Tina King has been a registered nurse at Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital for 10 years. She took the position after working in home health and long-term acute care because of an interest in rehabilitative care. “It’s been such a great experience,” she said. “It’s always changing and challenging. I can’t imagine going back to doing any other kind of nursing.” Leah Walters agrees. As the hospital’s nursing director, Walters comes from a long line of nurses, including her … [Read more...] about Nursing Critical to Hospital’s Quality of Patient Care
Daryl Williams
Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital Recognized Among Top 10% in Nation for 9th Year
Thousands of former patients and their family members in Northern Arizona will not be surprised to hear that once again MVRRH has been named among the Top 10 percent in the nation for the care they provide to patients with strokes, brain injuries, orthopedic injuries and more. This is the ninth consecutive year the hospital has earned the honor, which recognizes provision of care that is patient-centered, efficient, timely and effective. The hospital was ranked out of 782 inpatient … [Read more...] about Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital Recognized Among Top 10% in Nation for 9th Year
Heads Up! A Brain Injury Can Occur Anytime, Anywhere with Anyone
Brain injuries result from bumps, blows or jolts to the head. The symptoms of brain injuries can range from a brief change in mental state to an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia. Regardless of the severity of the injury, all brain injuries are serious. In the United States, brain injuries are a grim public health threat. Every year, there are 1.7 million people who suffer from brain injuries. The most common cause of brain injury is falls, which tend to happen more with children … [Read more...] about Heads Up! A Brain Injury Can Occur Anytime, Anywhere with Anyone
