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| Jan. 27, 2010 | Diabetes and Heart Disease presentation at VVMC
Verde Valley Medical Center invites the community to its “Heart of the Matter” cardiac education program, Monday, Feb. 8, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. February’s presentation, “Diabetes and Heart Disease,” will be given by Brenda Howland, M.D.
Dr.... |
| Jan. 19, 2010 | http://www.nahealth.com/OurServices/GuardianAir/default
The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems will conduct an accreditation site visit of Guardian Air on Feb. 4 – 5, 2010.
The purpose of the site visit will be to evaluate the program’s compliance with nationally established medical... |
| Jan. 15, 2010 | Barbara Dember, VVMC's new VP of Ancillary Services
Verde Valley Medical Center has a new vice president of Ancillary Services: Barbara Dember, M.H.A., F.A.C.H.E. joined the VVMC team January 11. Barbara’s responsibilities include Surgery, Special Procedures, Emergency, Health Information, Laboratory... |
| Jan. 14, 2010 | From clinic to teaching hospital
Verde Valley Medical Center is launching an Internal Medicine Residency program in association with Midwestern University, the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine located in Glendale. VVMC currently is accepting applications from Midwestern... |
| Jan. 14, 2010 | January diabetes support group
Verde Valley Medical Center is hosting a diabetes support group Monday, Jan. 25, from5-7 p.m., in VVMC Conference Room A. This group welcomes individuals, family members and friends whose lives have been affected by diabetes.
Cheryl Chase, PharmD,... |
| Jan. 14, 2010 | VVMC announces new Orthopedic Surgeon
Verde Valley Medical Center is pleased to welcome Diana M. Ennes, M.D., to its Medical Staff. Dr. Ennes is an orthopedic surgeon with extensive education, experience and training. She is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons... |
| Jan. 14, 2010 | VVMC welcomes new Internal Medicine and Pediatrics_physician
Verde Valley Medical Center is pleased to welcome Mark H. Pico, M.D., to its Medical Staff. Dr. Pico specializes in both internal medicine and pediatrics and is practicing at the Verde Valley Medical Center – Sedona Campus at 3700 West Highway 89A in... |
| Jan. 5, 2010 | VVMC hosts physician lectures at Sedona Public Library
Fitness, illness prevention and joint pain are the topics
Several Verde Valley physicians will share their knowledge and experience at back-to-back lectures at the Sedona library on Saturday, January 16. Verde Valley Medical Center’s newest primary... |
| Dec. 3, 2009 | If there must be cookies
Cooking with Sugar SubstitutesAn easy way to cut back on calories without feeling deprived is to cook or bake with artificial sweeteners. You can shave 360 calories from a cake recipe that calls for 1 cup of sugar by using an artificial... |
| Dec. 3, 2009 | Recipe modifications for healthier living
Try these tips to decrease the total fat content, sodium and calories in recipes. Also use the suggestions at the end of the article to increase fiber in recipes for healthier eating.
If you have tried nonfat, low salt or sugar substitutes in the... |
| Nov. 20, 2009 | VVMC receives gold once again
Verde Valley Medical Center once again has been recognized for achievement in using evidence-based guidelines to provide the best possible care to patients through the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association’s Get With The... |
| Nov. 12, 2009 | HVCNA physcians offer great information
Please join Kenneth Bescak, M.D., a Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona (HVCNA) physician, for the following November speaking engagement.
Natural Treatments for Cholesterol IssuesPresented by: Kenneth Bescak, M.D., F.A.C.C.,... |
| Nov. 10, 2009 | November diabetes support group at VVMC
Verde Valley Medical Center is hosting a diabetes support group Monday, Nov. 23, from5-7 p.m., in VVMC Conference Room A, for individuals, family members and friends whose lives have been affected by diabetes.
Joy Marimon, exercise physiologist,... |
| Nov. 5, 2009 | NAHospice celebrates 25 years
Northern Arizona Hospice celebrates 25th Year Anniversary
In conjunction with November’s National Hospice Month, Northern Arizona Hospice proudly celebrates 25 years of providing compassionate end-of-life-care to the terminally ill in the greater... |
| Oct. 30, 2009 | More rigorous visiting restrictions at VVMC
More rigorous H1N1 Flu restrictions now are in place at Verde Valley Medical Center.
In order to keep both patients and visitors safe during this flu season:
If you have a FEVER, SORE THROAT, BODY ACHES or COUGH, you are NOT ALLOWED in the hospital... |
| Oct. 28, 2009 | Life history of a breast cancer cell
Life history of a breast cancer cellBy Robert Gagliano, M.D., Oncology/Hematology
Early detection cannot be repeated too many times.
Breast cancer results from a series of damaging changes over time... |
| Oct. 28, 2009 | November Heart of the Matter at VVMC
Verde Valley Medical Center invites the community to its “Heart of the Matter” cardiac education program, Monday, Nov. 9, at 6:30-7:30 p.m. November’s presentation, “Techniques for Stress Management,” will be given by Sumner Sydeman, Ph.D., Associate... |
| Oct. 13, 2009 | October diabetes support group at VVMC
Verde Valley Medical Center is hosting a diabetes support group Monday, Oct. 26, from5-7 p.m., in VVMC Conference Room A, for individuals, family members and friends whose lives have been affected by diabetes.
Join the group to spend a fun evening... |
| Oct. 11, 2009 | Catch breast cancer early, Breast Self-Exam workshops
Affecting one out of every eight women, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women. Yavapai County has the highest incidence rate of breast cancer among Arizona’s 15 counties. It is tied for the fifth highest mortality rate of breast... |
| Oct. 4, 2009 | Ending the embarrassment
For millions of women, urinary incontinence is a problem. Verde Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of treatment options to help patients struggling with urinary incontinence.
Referring to any involuntary loss of urine, urinary incontinence... |
| Oct. 4, 2009 | Muhammud Ali PD Center team at VVMC
Two very special sessions of Verde Valley Medical Center’s Parkinson’s disease support group will be held at VVMC, Thursday, Oct. 8, and Friday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
“Introducing PD - 101,” for those living with Parkinson’s disease, and their... |
| Oct. 4, 2009 | Walk Symptoms Away
For people with peripheral artery disease (PAD), everyday tasks such as going to the grocery store or walking to the mailbox can seem daunting. With the new PAD exercise program offered by Verde Valley Medical Center Cardiac Health and Fitness,... |
| Oct. 3, 2009 | Back on the Trail
Many people think of leg cramps as a temporary annoyance. That’s what Sedona resident Don Janis, 66, first thought when he started feeling pain in his legs and calves. A self-described “heavy-duty hiker,” Don’s pain not only kept him from the trails;... |
| Oct. 3, 2009 | Know your PAD warning signs
Do you think you may be at risk for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Consult with your doctor if you experience one or more of the following symptoms:- coldness in one foot or lower leg compared to your other leg- change in the color of your legs... |
| Oct. 3, 2009 | Scott Stokes, Taking His Health Seriously
An active father and husband with a business to run and a family to support, Scott Stokes isn’t what most people envision when they think about a heart attack survivor. However, he is a survivor—and he’s taking steps to ensure a heart attack doesn’t... |
| Sept. 25, 2009 | October Heart of the Matter, presenter Wally Reule
The Benefits of a Healthy Lifestyle
Verde Valley Medical Center invites the community to its “Heart of the Matter” cardiac education program, Oct. 12, at 6:30-7:30 p.m. October’s presentation, “Benefits of a Healthy Lifestyle,” will be given by... |
| Sept. 14, 2009 | Expressive art Lunch & Learn presentation
Cancer Center of Northern Arizona Healthcare (CCNAH) presents, “How Art Enhances Survivorship,” as the October program of CCNAH’s Lunch & Learn series.
The program is designed for those affected by cancer to learn how art may apply to their... |
| August 21, 2009 | Alberti Correa practice relocation
Long-time Verde Valley primary care physicians Harry Alberti, M.D., and Celeste Correa, M.D., have relocated their offices to 199 S. Candy Lane, Suite 1A, Cottonwood, and are accepting new patients and appointments. Both physicians are board... |
| August 20, 2009 | Pet Partners training and evaluations at VVMC
Recognizing the healing benefits of animals, Verde Valley Medical Center developed the Paws for Patients program, which offers inpatients special visits with therapy dogs. All therapy dogs are certified by the Delta Society and must pass behavioral... |
| August 20, 2009 | Visiting restrictions at VVMC July 09
Verde Valley Medical Center would like to remind the community that visiting restrictions remain in effect throughout all patient care areas of the hospital. This means no children under age 18 will be allowed to visit patients.
On June 11, 2009,... |
| August 20, 2009 | VVMC Parenting Partnership
Robin Matteo, director of Perinatal Services, is pleased to announce the new Verde Valley Parenting Partnership at VVMC. The mission of the program is to partner with Verde Valley parents to help meet their family needs. VVPP has established goals of... |
| August 12, 2009 | Maternity Womens Services Unit
As part of its $39 million expansion project, VVMC recently celebrated completion of a new Maternity/Women’s Services unit on the fourth floor of the four-story east addition. The unit began caring for patients on Aug. 17, and offers new... |
| August 11, 2009 | Breast Cancer Resource Program
The Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare are pleased to announce the opening of the new Breast Cancer Resource Program at the Cancer Center – Sedona Campus. The program is designed to assist women who have received a diagnosis of breast... |
| August 11, 2009 | Heart of the Matter Sept 09
Verde Valley Medical Center invites the community to its “Heart of the Matter” cardiac education topic Monday, Sept. 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m. This month’s lecture, “Quackery,” will be presented by Paul Hanson, M.D., internal medicine physician.
Medical... |
| 8/3/09 | Diabetes support group
Verde Valley Medical Center is hosting a diabetes support group Monday, Aug. 24, from 5-7 p.m. in VVMC ConferenceRoom A for individuals, family members and friends whose lives have been affected by diabetes. August’s guest speaker will be Joy... |
| 8/3/09 | Volunteers needed Aug 09
Verde Valley Medical Center is seeking volunteers for its Sedona campus, and EntireCare Sports Medicine locations in west Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek. Volunteers are valuable assets to the hospital, and are considered very special people who... |
| 8/3/09 | VVMC welcomes new OB/GYN
Mychelle Owen, D.O. , board certified obstetrician and gynecologist, has joined the Medical Staff of Verde Valley Medical Center.
Dr. Owen received her medical training at the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, College of... |
| July 24, 2009 | Heart & Vascular Center opens new office in Sedona
The Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona (HVCNA) has announced a new office location at the Verde Valley Medical Center—Sedona Campus, 3700 W. State Route 89A, Sedona. Appointments are available each Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. by calling toll... |
| July 15, 2009 | Entire Care expands services
Management of the Dry Creek Physical Therapy Clinic and the Village of Oak Creek (VOC) Physical Therapy Clinic recently transferred from Flagstaff Medical Center to The EntireCare Rehab & Sports Medicine Experts department of Verde Valley Medical... |
| July 2009 | Elizabeth Lindsey
After Elizabeth Lindsey, 80, of Lake Montezuma, Ariz., had undergone valve replacement surgery for a heart condition, she decided to take more interest in her heart health, and attended a cardiac lecture at Verde Valley Medical Center.
“Following my... |
| July 2009 | Minimally Invasive Surgery
Advances in medicine have developed to the point where more surgical procedures can be done through the use of laparoscopic or minimally invasive surgery. What this means for patients at Verde Valley Medical Center is less postoperative pain, shorter... |
| July 2009 | The Heart of the Matter
National data demonstrates that informed patients are more likely to actively participate in their own and their family’s healthcare, communicate better with their physicians, and adhere more fully to treatment programs. Verde Valley Medical Center... |