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| Jan. 6, 2009 | Flagstaff Pharmacy offers prescription discounts for food donation
The winter season is a joyful time of year when families, friends and neighbors gather to give back to families in need. Every year, there are numerous families in Northern Arizona who struggle to buy even the most basic necessities, like food.
The... |
| Dec.12, 2008 | Employees_take_the_spot_light_as_hospital_fundraiser_grosses_more_than_$185,000
Dec. 12, 2008
Flagstaff Medical Center’s 48th annual Turquoise Ball, held Dec. 5 at the High Country Conference Center, paid tribute to two of its dedicated workers while raising unprecedented funds for the hospital’s heart and vascular programs.... |
| Dec. 1, 2008 | Clowns are making young FMC patients smile
Hospitals often can be a scary place for children who are not only sick or injured, but also away from home. Flagstaff Medical Center’s new Caring Clown Program is helping to bring laughter and smiles to its young patients.
FMC is joining hospitals... |
| Nov. 26, 2008 | Visitation restrictions during influenza season
Due to the start of the Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) season, Flagstaff Medical Center is implementing annual visitation restrictions in all patient-care areas of the hospital beginning Monday, Dec. 1. Children 12 and under will be... |
| Nov. 20, 2008 | FMC receives national award for organ donation efforts
Flagstaff Medical Center recently was awarded the Medal of Honor by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for its achievements in increasing organ donation rates. FMC is one of only four Arizona hospitals to receive the national... |
| Oct. 30, 2008 | Virtual job fair for critical care healthcare professionals
Without stepping out of the house, critical care professionals including nurses and supervisory positions have the ability to explore career opportunities available at Northern Arizona Healthcare, Flagstaff Medical Center, Verde Valley Medical Center... |
| Oct. 24, 2008 | Chris Bavasi elected FMC Board of Director chairman
Christopher J. Bavasi has been elected as chairman of the Flagstaff Medical Center Board of Directors. Bavasi, who is executive director of the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation Commission, has served on the FMC board since 2001 and on the... |
| Oct. 17, 2008 | FMC designated Cardiac Arrest Center
Flagstaff Medical Center recently was designated a Cardiac Arrest Center by the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma System, and the Arizona Department of Health Services. As a Cardiac Arrest Center, FMC provides comprehensive,... |
| Oct. 9, 2008 | Free breast self-exam instruction classes
Affecting one out of every eight women, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women. Coconino County has the fourth highest incidence rate of breast cancer among Arizona’s 15 counties.
Because the prevalence of breast cancer is so... |
| Sept. 26, 2008 | Third annual Bariatric Reunion Fitness Walk
Past bariatric surgery patients, supporters and the bariatric team at Flagstaff Medical Center will be coming together for a reunion fitness fun walk from 1 - 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4 at Buffalo Park. The reunion event brings patients, healthcare... |
| Sept. 23, 2008 | FMC employees shine in fund-raising efforts
In challenging economic times, one might assume charitable giving suffers. But that is not the case this year at Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC). FMC employees stepped forward in the hospital’s recent annual Making a Difference campaign to help the... |
| Sept. 1, 2008 | FMC nurse wins March of Dimes Nurse of the Year award
Flagstaff Medical Center nurse Leora “Lee” Harsh, R.N., was awarded the Arizona March of Dimes “Arizona Nurse of the Year” award in the category of Advocacy for Patients. Harsh joined FMC in September 1965 and currently is a nurse in Surgical... |
| Aug. 14, 2008 | Robot assisted prostatectomies
William J. Badger, M.D., urologist, recently joined the medical staff at Flagstaff Medical Center. Dr. Badger specializes in robotic-assisted and laparoscopic urologic surgical procedures, including the treatment of pediatric patients. Dr. Badger is... |
| Aug. 1, 2008 | NAH expands cardiovascular services
Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) is expanding its progressive and comprehensive cardiovascular program. Through the expansion of the cardiovascular program and the employment of world-class physicians, NAH is embarking on a more regionalized... |
| July 28, 2008 | FMC employees ride walk bike to work
Free bus passes and free lunch are two new programs Flagstaff Medical Center is offering to employees in an effort to promote personal and community health through alternative transportation and to help relieve the stress of rising gas prices. FMC... |
| June 20, 2008 | FMC is the first hospital in Arizona to Give the Bag the Boot
On June 17, Flagstaff Medical Center became the first hospital in Arizona to “Give the Bag the Boot.” In an effort to promote breastfeeding, the Women and Infants’ Center at FMC, in conjunction with the national Ban the Bag campaign, will be... |