Construction is underway for the new centralized cancer center on the Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC) campus in Cottonwood. Last month, more than 200 people attended the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new facility, hosted by Northern Arizona Healthcare Office of Philanthropy. Speakers included NAH Chief Operating Officer Bo Cofield, Cottonwood Mayor Ann Shaw, former cancer patient Doug Von Gausig, NAH oncologist and hematologist Deborah Lindquist, M.D. and advanced oncology nurse … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Healthcare Breaks Ground on New Cancer Center at Verde Valley Medical Center Campus
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Northern Arizona Healthcare Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual observance established by Mental Health America in 1949 to emphasize the importance of mental well-being. It was created as a way to educate the public about mental health and reduce the stigma that can be associated with mental illness. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH), the NAH Office of Philanthropy and title sponsor Health First Foundation are partnering with local organizations and businesses … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Healthcare Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month
Understanding the Hidden Trauma of First Responders
Matt Shaw knew it was time to talk to somebody when the boy he had tried to save showed up in his dreams and on the face of his own son. “Our job in the emergency medical services is to be there for a person’s worst day,” said the Guardian Medical Transport battalion chief. “But for us, that’s just Monday.” What first responders experience on the job doesn’t necessarily go away when their shift is over. Often, they carry the trauma from a single horrific call – or the cumulative effect of many … [Read more...] about Understanding the Hidden Trauma of First Responders
Northern Arizona Healthcare Brings Mental Health into Focus
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual observance established by Mental Health America in 1949 to emphasize the importance of mental well-being. The month of May is the time to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health issues, as well as highlighting how mental illness and addiction can affect all of us. This observance brings additional attention to the challenges faced by those with mental health conditions and the need for a supportive, understanding … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Healthcare Brings Mental Health into Focus
Northern Arizona Healthcare WelcomesNew Primary Care Provider to Flagstaff
Ryan Dobson, FNP, has joined the Northern Arizona Healthcare primary care office in Flagstaff. He is accepting patients now in the office, as well as for telehealth appointments. NAH officials say Dobson joins a large team of long-standing providers, including physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners, who all help families and the community stay healthy by offering personalized care to every patient. “We are so pleased to welcome Ryan to our exceptional team of primary care … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Healthcare WelcomesNew Primary Care Provider to Flagstaff
Northern Arizona Healthcare Welcomes Nancy Rubalcaba to Sleep Clinic
Nancy Rubalcaba, PA-C, has joined the Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) Sleep Clinic. She joins Blirjon Baxhija, MD, a board-certified doctor who specializes in internal medicine and sleep medicine, and George Rodway, NP, a clinical sleep nurse practitioner. Rubalcaba is currently accepting new patients. “We are so pleased to welcome Nancy to the Sleep Clinic at NAH in Flagstaff,” said NAH Medical Group President Pasquale Bernardi, MD. “We know the importance of expanding our specialty services … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Healthcare Welcomes Nancy Rubalcaba to Sleep Clinic
Children’s Health Center at Northern Arizona Healthcare Receives $270K Donation from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona
Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) is pleased to announce its Children’s Health Center (CHC) has received a $270,000 donation from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona for the purchase of specialized equipment to support care and recovery for pediatric patients. “We feel so privileged to be the recipients of this generous donation from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona,” said CHC Practice Manager Anthony Gobe. “We have an important obligation to the community to make sure our … [Read more...] about Children’s Health Center at Northern Arizona Healthcare Receives $270K Donation from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona
Dr. Sarah Conlon Joins Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare
Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) has announced that Sarah Conlon, M.D., has joined Cancer Centers of NAH in Flagstaff. Dr. Conlon specializes in the management of both inpatient and outpatient oncology and hematology patients. She is accepting patients now. “We are thrilled to have the talents of Dr. Conlon join our team at the Cancer Centers of NAH in Flagstaff,” said Amy Stapleton, NAH oncology service line administrator. “We know how complex a person’s cancer journey can be, and she is a … [Read more...] about Dr. Sarah Conlon Joins Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare
Northern Arizona Healthcare Partners with Sonora Quest Laboratories for Fast Lab Results
A partnership between Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) and Sonora Quest Laboratories is expected to ensure quick-turnaround, rapid and urgent laboratory testing for Northern Arizona patients and their healthcare providers. “This partnership provides healthcare providers and patients in the Flagstaff community with access to urgent laboratory test results by combining the collection network of Sonora Quest Laboratories with the local testing expertise of the Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC),” … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Healthcare Partners with Sonora Quest Laboratories for Fast Lab Results
Sean Openshaw Lives Life in Focus
Some might say the photography and cinematography of Sean Openshaw is an extension of his winsome personality. “My family is my inspiration,” he said. In his 35 years of professional photography, Openshaw’s resume reads like a novel of accomplishments. It’s an exhaustive list of serving in the military and working for newspapers and magazines – beginning as chief photographer for The State Press (Arizona State University newspaper) and moving on to chief staff photographer for Arizona Daily … [Read more...] about Sean Openshaw Lives Life in Focus