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| March 2010 | Larry Martinez - After Bariatric Surgery, Larry got back to things he loves
Larry Martinez knew he needed to lose weight when he could no longer hunt with his sons like he used to, and a doctor refused to perform back surgery until he weighed less.
Martinez retired from the Prescott Police Department in April 2001 after he... |
| Feb. 2010 | Debbie Martinez - Local cardiac care is a lifesaver for Martinez family
Debbie Martinez believes she and her husband Johnny have a truly blessed life. The attractive, upbeat mother of eight and grandmother of 28 has endured her share of pain after 18 abdominal surgeries over the past 20 years, but has developed a... |
| April 2009 | Curtis LeBlanc - Hip replacement surgery patient eases the pain 1,000 times
When Northern Arizona resident Curtis LeBlanc, 46, first started experiencing joint pain, he did not seek help right away, hoping it would go away with time. Unfortunately, his condition slowly progressed, and after more than a year of stiff joints... |
| April 2009 | Faith Kollinger - Same Girl. New Lifestyle.
Faith, a 10-year-old Flagstaff resident, has as much energy as any typical young girl. But, Faith is considered overweight and could be at risk for future health issues.
“As her mother, I want to do everything in my power to make sure Faith leads a... |
| April 2009 | Fred Alvarez - Coronary artery bypass surgery patients recieves maximum results with a minimal surgery
When Fred Alvarez learned he needed lifesaving heart surgery last year, he turned to Dr. Peterson and the Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona. Thanks to their focus on minimally invasive procedures, Alvarez was back to his favorite... |
| January 2009 | Debbie Gardner - The Taylor House Offers More than Just Hospitality
For Debbie Gardner, 51, of the Grand Canyon, the thought of having to travel 150 miles on a daily basis to receive cancer treatments could have added more stress to her life. Fortunately, charitable contributions enable The Taylor House to offer... |
| January 2009 | Eleanor Ford - A mini-chest thoracotomy patient with a not-so-mini personality
Sunshine streams through the windows of the community center where Eleanor teaches. “I’m grateful for a good life.” However, just a few months ago, the world didn’t appear quite so bright.
“Keep moving, dahlings!” Eleanor Ford, world traveler,... |
| January 2009 | Heart Disease and Women - What YOU Should Know
Heart disease often is thought to be a condition more related to men than women; however, just the opposite is true – more women than men die of heart disease each year. Women are six times more likely to die of heart disease than breast cancer.... |
| January 2009 | Lori Smith - Breast cancer patients hopes to help others after her treatment
The American Cancer Society estimated more than 3,200 women in Arizona would be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008. Such a diagnosis often is accompanied by fear and questions about what lies ahead. Fortunately, if you have been diagnosed, you... |
| January 2009 | Margaret Jaramillo - Breast Cancer Grant and Lymphedema
Flagstaff Medical Center’s Therapy Services and Breast Cancer Resource Center recently received a $61,380 grant from the Phoenix Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.
For some breast cancer patients, beating the disease is only one step in... |
| January 2009 | Michael Saline - Trauma care saves single dad
Recognizing Michael Saline’s injuries were critical, paramedics made the call to fly him to Flagstaff Medical Center, Northern Arizona’s only Level I Trauma Center.
Taylor resident Michael Saline, a single father of two boys– Logan, 5, and Gage, 2 –... |
| January 2009 | Michael Smith - Life one year after surgery
One year after weight loss surgery at Flagstaff Medical Center, Michael Smith is celebrating better health. Having left his Type 2 diabetes behind, Smith is back to playing the sports he loves.
Last year, Michael Smith, a 55-year-old Joseph City... |
| October 2008 | Brawn Family - FMC's Trauma Center and PICU kept a family from being seperated
With a Level I Trauma Center and a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, FMC has the services to keep families together when emergencies occur.
KAFF radio morning host, Jenny Brawn, her 15-year-old son, Evan, and her 11-year-old daughter, Caroline,... |
| October 2008 | Don Daley - Comes back to FMC for an encore performance at the Spine & Joint Surgery Center
After one successful operation at the Joint Surgery Center at Flagstaff Medical Center, Don Daly didn’t think twice about where to turn when he needed surgery again.
Pain in both knees that kept Daly from his everyday activities brought him... |
| July 2008 | Alice Goodhart - A double bypass gives Alice her "Good Heart" back
Cornville resident Alice Goodhart is no stranger to heart procedures. Her husband has had nine stents, a pacemaker implant and an aortic valve replacement. Even though Alice was feeling great, her husband’s history and the recent heart disease... |
| July 2008 | Michael Smith - After bariatric surgery Michael got his life back
Type 2 diabetes was having a negative effect on the way Michael Smith lived his life. After extensive research, Smith decided bariatric, or weight-loss surgery, was the best way to ensure his well-being.
Joseph City resident Smith, 54, had... |
| April 2008 | Carol Lindsay - Double knee replacements puts Lindsay back in the swing of things
An avid golfer, Carol Lindsay suffered from severe degenerative osteoarthritis in both knees. After several alternative therapies, including arthroscopy procedures, she decided full knee replacements were her only hope. She had both knees replaced at... |
| April 2008 | Hiser Twins - Premature babies recieve enhanced care in the Special Care Nursery
Each year, nationally more than half a million babies are born premature. These babies often need special care and nurturing to thrive. Flagstaff Medical Center’s Special Care Nursery prides itself on caring for the smallest of Northern Arizona’s... |
| April 2008 | Joe Montoya - Gets a new lease on life thanks to FMC's Level 1 Trauma Center
One of only seven Level I Trauma Centers designated by the state of Arizona—and the only one in Northern Arizona—Flagstaff Medical Center offers lifesaving care to local residents. Just ask Jose Montoya.
During his lunch break at school on... |
| January 2008 | Bob Russell - Maze procedure to treat atrial fibrillation gets Bob back on the road again
At age 70, Bob Russell and his wife, Linda, still ride their Harley Davidson motorcycle. They have taken many long distance trips, including several trips to the Sturgis, South Dakota rally.
“It’s the trip to get there, not the destination, that... |
| January 2008 | Roddy Lara - Cancer survivor is back in the saddles again
A world-renowned mule trainer, Flagstaff resident Roddy Lará wasn’t about to let cancer keep him out of the saddle. Fortunately for Lará, the Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare at Flagstaff Medical Center was nearby and ready to... |
| January 2008 | Victoria Rogers - After bariatric surgery, Victoria is living life to the fullest
Weight loss surgery at Flagstaff Medical Center Bariatric Surgical Weight Loss Center helped Victoria Rogers lose nearly 200 pounds, allowing her to be a full participant in the life of her dreams.
An Answer at Long Last Rogers, who... |