David Thornton, M.D., has joined the NAH primary care office in Flagstaff and is accepting patients. The NAH primary care office in Flagstaff provides a multidisciplinary primary care approach involving physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners to help families and the community stay healthy by offering personalized care in a variety of areas. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Thornton to our Flagstaff primary care practice,” said Northern Arizona Healthcare Medical Group President … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Healthcare Welcomes New Primary Care Provider to Flagstaff
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Northern Arizona Healthcare Announces Cancer Care Coordination with City of Hope
Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) has entered into a cancer care coordination agreement with City of Hope to help treat complex or rare cases of cancer in Northern Arizona. City of Hope is one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States. According to a news release, this new alliance will expand NAH’s services across all of its Northern Arizona locations to include consultations and virtual appointments for patients with complex or rare forms of cancer. In … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Healthcare Announces Cancer Care Coordination with City of Hope
Dr. Keith Hutchinson Honored with Nate Avery Physician of the Year Award
Keith Hutchinson, M.D., has been awarded Flagstaff Medical Center’s (FMC) 2024 Nate Avery Physician of the Year award. The award, according to Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH), aims to select a physician who not only excels at patient care, but who goes above and beyond patient experience and quality, and is an engaged member of the community. Dr. Hutchinson has worked in critical care medicine at FMC since 2015 and at Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood since 2017. He is currently … [Read more...] about Dr. Keith Hutchinson Honored with Nate Avery Physician of the Year Award
NAH Opens New EntireCare Rehab, Sports Medicine Clinic
Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) has opened a new westside EntireCare Rehab & Sports Medicine clinic in Flagstaff, at 2000 S. Thompson Street. At the clinic, experienced therapists treat people of all ages and physical conditions, whether someone is recovering from surgery, has a chronic illness or is a competitive athlete recovering from an injury. EntireCare offers physical, occupational, speech and hand therapies, all of which are all prescribed by a provider for inpatients and … [Read more...] about NAH Opens New EntireCare Rehab, Sports Medicine Clinic
Northern Arizona Healthcare Opening Pulmonology Clinic
Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) plans to open its new pulmonology clinic in Flagstaff this month. The pulmonary clinic team will offer a full spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures designed to treat and care for respiratory disorders, including obstructive pulmonary diseases. The pulmonary providers that are staffing the clinic have decades of experience in both inpatient and outpatient pulmonary care. They have received awards and fellowships and have been published in … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Healthcare Opening Pulmonology Clinic
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
Verde Valley Caregivers Driving Healthcare Solutions
Miller Bizardi loves his job as driver for Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition (VVCC), and it’s just as rewarding for him as it is for the neighbors he drives. VVCC gives clients, fondly referred to as “neighbors,” rides for kidney dialysis, doctor appointments, grocery shopping, medication pick-up, friendly visits and more. “We even take care of pets when our neighbors are hospitalized,” said Bizardi. “That includes taking pets to veterinary appointments as well.” “Caring always comes … [Read more...] about Verde Valley Caregivers Driving Healthcare Solutions
Getting to the Heart of the Matter with Gratitude
Did you know 47% of Americans have at least one of three risk factors for heart disease? Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women? Did you know one person dies every 34 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease? And, did you know that one in five heart attacks are silent? These facts can serve as a first step to opening our eyes to the importance of cardiovascular health, but there’s more we can do for ourselves to achieve full and healthy … [Read more...] about Getting to the Heart of the Matter with Gratitude
‘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
