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	Catch breast cancer early; free breast self-exam workshops offered Affecting one out of every eight women, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women. Because the prevalence of breast cancer is so high, discovering this disease early is the most effective and efficient tool to recovery. Learn how to...	Sept. 1, 2010
	Tomorrow?s doctors being trained at Verde Valley Medical Center Verde Valley Medical Center has expanded its teaching role through the addition of an internal medicine residency program. The program started with four residents but will grow to train 12 resident physicians at a time. “These residents are our...	Aug. 30, 2010
	Verde Valley Medical Center selects new chief medical officer After an extensive nationwide search which included the evaluation of numerous highly trained and qualified candidates, Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC) has selected Nick Paslidis, M.D., Ph.D., M.H.C.M., to serve as its new Chief Medical...	Aug. 26, 2010
	Ostomy Support Group at VVMC Verde Valley Medical Center is reaching out and embracing the local community of ostomy patients, along with their loved ones and community members by hosting a quarterly ostomy support group. This group provides a supportive and sharing environment...	Aug. 24, 2010
	VVMC Diabetes Support Group Verde Valley Medical Center’s Diabetes Education Program is reaching out and embracing the local community of people with diabetes and their loved ones by hosting monthly diabetes support groups. These groups provide a supportive and sharing...	Aug. 24, 2010
	Paws for Patients training course offered at VVMC Recognizing the healing benefits of animals, Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC) developed the Paws for Patients program, which offers inpatients special visits with therapy dogs. Therapy dogs provide a general feeling of well-being, unconditional...	Aug. 17, 2010
	Catch breast cancer early. Free breast self-exam workshops offered Affecting one out of every eight women, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women. Because the prevalence of breast cancer is so high, discovering this disease early is the most effective and efficient tool to recovery. Learn how to...	Aug. 12, 2010
	VVMC's new Pediatric Observation Unit opens Thanks to the Del E. Webb Foundation, Pediatric Services in the Verde Valley have taken a significant step forward. The Foundation donated $750,000, helping VVMC to construct and open a Pediatric Observation Unit. A Pediatric Observation Unit Open...	Aug. 9, 2010
	Community Seminar ? Managing back pain through new breakthrough procedure In an effort to educate the community on health-related topics, Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC) offers monthly educational seminars. The July seminar will feature Interventional Pain Management Physician Glenn M. Lipton, M.D., A.B.I.P.P. During...	June 30, 2010
	A Camp Verde Joint Replacement Seminar Solving the Problem of Joint Pain Joint replacement surgery is one of the most commonly performed orthopedic surgeries in the world today. Due to the high volume of local residents requiring this procedure, Verde Valley Medical Center launched its...	June 29, 2010
	Cancer Center in Sedona offers support groups Cancer impacts many individuals within our communities, either as a patient, family member or caregiver. When someone is coping with a cancer diagnosis they can find support and encouragement from others who have encountered similar situations....	June 28, 2010
	Annual Copper Ball raises nearly $30,000 to benefit Fit Kids of Arizona Verde Valley Medical Center’s Copper Ball has become one of Verde Valley’s premier black-tie events. Since 2002, community members have donned their best attire to enjoy an evening of dinner, music and dancing to support one of the many programs and...	June 23, 2010
	Reducing Your Risk of Stroke A stroke is a “brain attack,” cutting off vital blood and oxygen to the brain cells that control everything we do – from speaking, to walking, to breathing. Every year, stroke strikes approximately 750,000 Americans, killing 160,000 and forever...	June 18, 2010
	Brave New World of Personalized Cancer Care Keeping in mind June’s National Cancer Survivors day, Robert Gagliano, M.D., board certified oncologist/hematologist shares information on new cancer treatments. Scientists and cancer specialists are striving to create a future in which cancer...	June 17, 2010
	A Joint Replacement Seminar at Sedona Library Click here to listen to the radio spot Joint replacement surgery is one of the most commonly performed orthopedic surgeries in the world today. Due to the high volume of local residents requiring this procedure, Verde Valley Medical Center...	June 8, 2010
	Solving the Problem of Joint Pain Joint replacement surgery is one of the most commonly performed orthopedic surgeries in the world today. Due to the high volume of local residents requiring this procedure, Verde Valley Medical Center launched its Joint Replacement Program in 2002....	June 3, 2010
	Free skin cancer screenings in Sedona Saturday, June 5 You don’t have to be a sun lover to be at risk for skin cancer; you just have to live in Arizona. With summer quickly upon us, more people will be in the sun and spending more time outdoors. When people begin to be outside more often, it is...	May 14, 2010
	VVMC performs 2,000th Cardiac Catheterization Procedure Verde Valley Medical Center’s Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory recently performed its 2,000th procedure. Since 2001, local board-certified cardiologists and specialty trained staff have been performing life-saving cardiovascular procedures in...	May 13, 2010
	Visitation restrictions lifted at Verde Valley Medical Center Due to the decline of influenza and RSV cases nationally and locally, VVMC has lifted its annual visitation restrictions. Effective May 1, children 18 years and younger will be allowed in the hospital to visit patients. In general and depending on...	May 1, 2010
	A room of one's own--and more! Shared patient rooms are the norm at hospitals nationwide, but not at Verde Valley Medical Center. With the completion of VVMC’s $39 million expansion project--a project which included a new, 29-bed medical surgical unit and a new, 20-bed telemetry...	April 30, 2010
	Fit Kids of Arizona reaches out to parents with free educational classes In an effort to promote healthy lifestyles in children and families, Fit Kids of Arizona is offering the “We Can! Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity and Nutrition” educational series. The free, fun-filled series is every Tuesday at 7 p.m., April 27...	April 22, 2010
	VVMC's hospitalist program expands with new physician leadership Ismaila Jibrin, M.D., recently was appointed the site program director of Verde Valley Medical Center’s (VVMC) hospital-based physician program. VVMC is among a growing number of hospitals throughout the U.S. that employ physicians, or hospitalists,...	April 21, 2010
	Mended Hearts, Inc., invites you to a meeting You are invited to visit a Mended Hearts, Inc., support group meeting. The Verde Valley Mended Hearts group is a gathering of heart patients, their families, or caregivers, who find sharing information, encouragement and hope is beneficial for...	Feb. 27, 2010
	Be Smart about your heart: VVMC's Heart Fair In recognition of February National Heart Month, the Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona and Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC) have teamed up for VVMC’s annual Heart Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27, in VVMC Conference Rooms...	2-12-10
	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...	Feb. 2, 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. 27, 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. 19, 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. 15, 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. 14, 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...	Jan. 5, 2010
	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...	Dec. 3, 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. 20, 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. 12, 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. 10, 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...	Nov. 5, 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. 30, 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. 28, 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. 13, 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. 11, 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. 4, 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...	Oct. 3, 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. 25, 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...	Sept. 14, 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 21, 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 20, 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 12, 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...	August 11, 2009
	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...	8/3/09
	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 24, 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 15, 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...	July 2009