Mark Chapman, M.D., has been awarded Flagstaff Medical Center’s (FMC) 2025 Nate Avery Physician of the Year award. The award aims to select a physician who not only excels at patient care, but who goes above and beyond in patient experience and quality, and is an engaged member of the community. Dr. Chapman is a board-certified anesthesiologist at NAH, where he serves as chairman for anesthesia on FMC’s Medical Executive Committee. Dr. Chapman is also chairman of the credentials committee and he … [Read more...] about Mark Chapman Receives the Nate Avery Physician of the Year Award
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Flagstaff Medical Center Receives Highest Grade for Patient Safety
Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national non-profit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. This national distinction celebrates FMC’s achievements in prioritizing patient safety by protecting patients from preventable harm and errors. The new grades reflect performance primarily during the height of the pandemic. “A big congratulations to the staff at FMC for receiving an ‘A’ grade … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Medical Center Receives Highest Grade for Patient Safety
‘Tripledemic’ Underscores Need for Larger Hospital
This new year, COVID-19 is sharing the headlines with the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as hospital beds fill up, COVID deaths rise and children’s Tylenol, Advil and Motrin are difficult to find. “All three viruses are going around. Flu in Coconino County is at a 1,800% increase from the five-year average,” said Fry’s Pharmacy Manager Ted Sawulski, RPh, of Flagstaff. “We’re seeing lots of flu, lots of RSV, COVID is at a medium level – it’s steady in the background – but that can … [Read more...] about ‘Tripledemic’ Underscores Need for Larger Hospital
Proposed NAH Health Village to Impact Economy, Add Jobs, Enhance Patient Experience
Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) is proposing to build a multi-million-dollar Health and Wellness Village that is expected to shape health care services for Northern Arizona for decades to come and also generate tens of millions of dollars for the local economy. “The Health and Wellness Village will be unlike anything ever built in Arizona,” said Steve Eiss, vice president of real estate and development for Northern Arizona Healthcare. “It will change how people perceive health care delivery … [Read more...] about Proposed NAH Health Village to Impact Economy, Add Jobs, Enhance Patient Experience
NAH to Participate in Bashas’ $50K Community Choice Charity Challenge
Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) recently announced that it has been selected by Bashas’ to participate in its $50K Community Choice Challenge. The challenge is voted on by the public, and the Arizona non-profit that receives the most votes will receive $50,000. NAH recently advanced from the first round to the second round, the second round of voting ends on August 14. If NAH gets the most votes and wins the challenge, proceeds will go towards the Emergency Response Fund, managed by the NAH … [Read more...] about NAH to Participate in Bashas’ $50K Community Choice Charity Challenge
Vaccine Information
NAH has many open appointments for the first round of the Moderna vaccine. It is vital that all of our appointments are booked and we are giving out at least 80% of the vaccines that are distributed to us to ensure that the vaccines keep coming in the quantities needed. I am hoping you can help NAH spread the word about vaccinations to the Coconino County community through sharing our Facebook post or creating one of your own with vaccine availability. Please message below: Northern Arizona … [Read more...] about Vaccine Information
Boot Camp for New Dads
It can be challenging for expectant parents to prepare for a new baby’s arrival. Expectant and new fathers may especially be worried they will do something wrong while caring for their newborn. They may have never have held a newborn or been around infants. Boot Camp for New Dads, an innovative program presented by Flagstaff Medical Center, can help ease these fears. These men-only classes give dads-to-be a more realistic perspective on what to expect and what to do before, and shortly after, … [Read more...] about Boot Camp for New Dads
Inpatient Cardiology Services at Flagstaff Medical Center
Northern Arizona Healthcare recently partnered with Mountain Heart to provide a bold new approach to cardiac care that’s better for its patients and the communities of Northern Arizona. NAH and Mountain Heart’s providers are leading the way, building a destination cardiology program that will become a special place focused on delivering high-quality, compassionate care to everyone who enters our doors. As part of this seamless partnership, board certified cardiologists Andrew Atiemo, M.D., … [Read more...] about Inpatient Cardiology Services at Flagstaff Medical Center
Take FMC’s Fantastic Voyage Sept. 26
Have you ever seen what the inside of a throat looks like, or heard an unborn baby’s heartbeat? Now is your chance: Mark your calendars for Flagstaff Medical Center’s Fantastic Voyage from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. This free event, designed for school-age children, will feature displays and fun hands-on activities centered on healthcare and the mysteries of the human body. Children and families will have the opportunity to see Guardian Medical Transport’s monster ambulance and … [Read more...] about Take FMC’s Fantastic Voyage Sept. 26
Infant CPR and Safety
May 15 6-8:30 p.m. Flagstaff Medical Center’s Childbirth Education Department, in partnership with North Country HealthCare and Flagstaff Exchange Club are offering a free American Heart Association Family and Friends Infant CPR and Safety Class. The free class is offered at the North Country HealthCare Learning Center, 2920 N. 4th St., Flagstaff. The program is a two-and-a-half-hour safety course designed for parents, family, friends and caregivers of infants from newborn to … [Read more...] about Infant CPR and Safety
