Rosie Byrne is a spirited little redhead who loves to sing “Trot Old Joe,” listen to stories at the Flagstaff library and make everyone around her smile and laugh. Indeed, there is a great deal of joy surrounding this energetic 2-and-a-half-year-old, along with an abundance of gratitude and a community of support. Soon, through the efforts of Rosie’s grandparents and generous donations from businesses inspired by Rosie’s story, there will be “Rosie’s Room,” named in her honor in Flagstaff … [Read more...] about Rosie’s Room to Support Struggling Newborns and their Families
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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
Understanding Health Insurance—Free Forum
Northern Arizona Healthcare will present a free forum, “Your Health and Your Insurance” at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, at Flagstaff Medical Center’s McGee Auditorium, 1200 N. Beaver St., Flagstaff. Attend a forum to learn how your health insurance works. An NAH patient advocate will help you: Understand your health insurance. Ask the right questions before seeking medical treatment. Debunk healthcare billing myths; and know the difference between deductibles. The … [Read more...] about Understanding Health Insurance—Free Forum
FMC Celebrates 80 Years of Care, Milestones, Pioneering Doctors
Members of the Sechrist family joined in a Flagstaff Medical Center celebration on Thursday, Sept. 29, that honored the late Charles W. Sechrist, M.D., who started the hospital as a 25-bed facility 80 years ago with just two physicians. “It was nothing short of a miracle. My grandparents arrived here in 1928. Seven years later, they started a hospital while running a practice,” said Charles “Chuck” Sechrist, a Northern Arizona Healthcare pharmacist. He told the gathering he started his career … [Read more...] about FMC Celebrates 80 Years of Care, Milestones, Pioneering Doctors
Is it Asthma or Your Vocal Cords?
For patients who have Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion, or PVFM, every breath they take is work. It’s an effort to pull air in through shut vocal cords, trying to get enough oxygen to function. Often, people who experience PVFM – also known as Paradoxical Vocal Fold Dysfunction and Vocal Cord Dysfunction – are often initially treated for asthma, because many of the symptoms are the same. However, several key differences distinguish PVFM from asthma: Those with asthma most often have difficulty … [Read more...] about Is it Asthma or Your Vocal Cords?
FMC Chosen for Consumer Award
Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) was awarded the 2012 Consumer Choice Award by the National Research Corporation. FMC is one of 297 healthcare facilities in the United States to receive the prestigious award. “At FMC, we believe quality care and patient satisfaction should be the most important indicators of success,” said Bill Bradel, F.A.C.H.E., FMC president and CEO. “This award shows our patients trust us to put them first.” The award identifies hospitals that healthcare consumers have … [Read more...] about FMC Chosen for Consumer Award
FMC HVC Welcoming Heart Rhythm Specialist
Northern Arizona residents now have access to a cardiac electrophysiologist at The Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona (HVCNA). Lynn Otto, M.D., is the newest physician to join HVCNA. As a board certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, Dr. Otto specializes in the electrical activities of the heart, including diagnosing and treating irregular heart rhythms and implanting and managing heart devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators. “Electrophysiology is one of the … [Read more...] about FMC HVC Welcoming Heart Rhythm Specialist
FMC Not Using Recalled Medication
Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) and Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC) have not purchased or used the spinal injection drug methylprednisolone from the Massachusetts compounding pharmacy linked to the current outbreak of a rare form of meningitis. FMC and VVMC acquire methylprednisolone acetate from Pfizer Inc., which is approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) as an original manufacturer of methylprednisolone. The outbreak is only associated with methylprednisolone distributed by the … [Read more...] about FMC Not Using Recalled Medication
FMC Offering Free Prostate Cancer Screenings
September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare are sponsoring a free prostate screening. The screening is 4:30-7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 25 at the Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare – Flagstaff, 1200 N. Beaver St. Screenings are by appointment and include a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and physical examination by a physician. To schedule a prostate screening appointment, call 928 773-2261; walk-ins will be seen … [Read more...] about FMC Offering Free Prostate Cancer Screenings
FMC Offering VBACs for Expectant Mothers
Flagstaff Medical Center, in coordination with local obstetricians and anesthesiologists, will now offer elective vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC) and trial of labor. The recent decision followed a change in guidelines outlined by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) for the delivery of VBACs. “FMC is pleased to be able to offer this birth option to our moms and families,” said Lynn Belcher, B.S.N., M.H.A., Flagstaff Medical Center chief nursing officer. … [Read more...] about FMC Offering VBACs for Expectant Mothers
