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| Feb. 2, 2010 | FMC's Bariatric Surgical Program recognized for excellence
Flagstaff Medical Center and two local surgeons reached a major milestone, receiving national recognition as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. FMC’s Bariatric Surgical Weight Loss Center and surgeons, Andrew Aldridge, M.D., F.A.C.S., and... |
| Jan. 27, 2010 | Do You Tweet?
February 1 starts our Tweets for Beats to celebrate Heart Month.
Every day in the month of February, Northern Arizona Healthcare and the Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona will be sending a Twitter message to their followers that could... |
| Jan. 20, 2010 | Heart Talk at the First Friday ArtWalk
In celebration of National Heart Month in February, The Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff Medical Center and the Old Town Shops are sponsoring a heart-felt evening during Flagstaff’s First Friday ArtWalk on Feb. 5. The... |
| Jan. 19, 2010 | Public Notice: The CAMTS will conduct an accreditation site visit of Guardian Air
The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems will conduct an accreditation site visit of Guardian Air on Feb. 4 – 5, 2010.
The purpose of the site visit will be to evaluate the program’s compliance with nationally established medical... |
| Dec. 29, 2009 | FMC Physical Therapist named Arizona Physical Therapist of the Year
Lisa TenBarge, P.T., D.P.T., was recognized as the 2009 Arizona Physical Therapist of the Year by the Arizona Physical Therapy Association. TenBarge was chosen for her accomplishments as a physical therapist from more than 1,350 statewide association... |
| Nov. 30, 2009 | Fit Kids of Arizona and Arizona Coyotes team up against childhood obesity
The Arizona Coyotes Foundation has teamed up with Northern Arizona Healthcare’s Fit Kids of Arizona program to help children who struggle with weight concerns have fun while increasing their activity levels. The Arizona Coyotes Foundation recently... |
| Nov. 17, 2009 | Breast Cancer Resource Center receives donation from local store
PJ Chilcottage gave a $1,000 donation to the Breast Cancer Resource Center at Flagstaff Medical Center. The local store sold breast cancer awareness items during the month, donating a portion of the proceeds to support local women battling breast... |
| Nov. 4, 2009 | FMC surgeon able to save woman's kidney using da Vinci Surgical Robot
Thanks to a cutting-edge surgical robot at Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) and a Flagstaff urologist, a Prescott Valley woman still has both kidneys following surgery to remove a kidney tumor. Rita Riley, 63, was stunned when last spring tests... |
| Oct. 29, 2009 | FMC receives national award for organ donation efforts
For the second year, Flagstaff Medical Center has been awarded the Medal of Honor by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for its achievements in raising organ donation rates. FMC is one of only five Arizona hospitals to receive the... |
| Oct. 29, 2009 | Lisa Tenbarge, P.T., D.P.T., is Physical Therapist of the Year
Lisa TenBarge, P.T., D.P.T., just celebrated her 20 year anniversary at Flagstaff Medical Center, working as a physical therapist (PT). In addition to celebrating her FMC anniversary, Lisa recently was recognized as the Arizona Physical Therapist of... |
| Oct. 21, 2009 | FMC receives 2009 Employer Excellence Award
Flagstaff Medical Center recently received the Arizona Nurses Association 2009 Employer Excellence Award. Only one healthcare facility in the state is honored with this award once every two years for outstanding support of nursing and creating a... |
| Oct. 20, 2009 | Fit Kids of Arizona receives donation from Senator McCain
Thanks to a $2,000 donation to Northern Arizona Healthcare’s Fit Kids of Arizona program from Senator John McCain, children who struggle with weight concerns will have more ways to have fun while increasing their activity levels. Fit Kids provides... |
| Oct. 19, 2009 | CPR and First Aid for Infants
Flagstaff Medical Center’s Childbirth Education Department, in partnership with the Flagstaff Exchange Club and Coconino County Health Department, is offering a free course in the American Heart Association Family and Friends CPR and First Aid for... |
| Oct. 19, 2009 | Flagstaff Medical Center featured on CNN
Recently, Flagstaff Medical Center and Guardian Medical Transport were featured on CNN for the success we have had in increasing the survival rates of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients. The story focused on FMC’s and GMT's role in... |
| Oct. 17, 2009 | What Do Your Jeans Say About Your Heart
The Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff Medical Center and Dillard’s are sponsoring a special evening focused on women, heart disease and jeans.The evening will include a lecture, “Women, Genetics and Their Hearts” with... |
| Oct. 2, 2009 | Community Speakers Bureau
Cardiologists from the Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona (HVCNA) are committed to improving the health and wellness of the communities they serve. As skilled physicians, they enjoy communicating and teaching the “big picture” of heart... |
| Sept. 17, 2009 | FMC nurses recognized for their commitment to the nursing profession
Three exceptional Flagstaff Medical Center nurses recently were recognized for their extraordinary contributions to their patients, to other nurses and to the nursing profession. Flagstaff Medical Center would like to congratulate Trauma Nurse... |
| Sept. 9, 2009 | Annual Pregnant Pause event promotes healthy babies
Each year, nearly 40,000 babies are born with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder – a disorder related to alcohol use during pregnancy. In an effort to promote healthy pregnancies and create awareness against alcohol use during pregnancy, Flagstaff... |
| Sept. 8, 2009 | One in six men will develop prostate cancer - screening provides early detection
According to the National Cancer Institute, one in six men will develop prostate cancer during their lifetime. Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer found in American men and accounts for the second-leading cause of cancer deaths. In... |
| Aug. 13, 2009 | $40,000 from state license plate fund benefits local women and children
There are more than 30,000 light blue "It Shouldn’t Hurt to be a Child," license plates on the road in Arizona today. Purchasing one of these specialty license plates supports primary child-abuse prevention programs throughout Arizona - programs... |
| Aug. 5, 2009 | Workshop focuses on the treatment of problem gambling
Pathologic gambling affects more than 10 million Americans. People with this condition cannot control their impulses to gamble. They almost always end up losing a lot of money and get into financial trouble, causing problems at work and in... |
| Aug. 4, 2009 | FMC trauma nurse practitioner finalist in regional Nursing Excellence awards
Flagstaff Medical Center would like to congratulate Aura Leaf Edmondson, R.N., A.C.N.P., for being selected as a finalist in the regional NurseWeek/Nursing Spectrum Nursing Excellence awards, sponsored by Johnson & Johnson. She was nominated in... |
| July 28, 2009 | Century Ride to benefit Taylor House and Cancer Center huge success
For the ninth year, The Century Ride, sponsored by Absolute Bikes and Sodexo, gave avid cyclists and citizen riders the opportunity to ride through the amazing views of Northern Arizona while benefiting a good cause.
This year, 327 riders... |
| July 8, 2009 | Full-time cardiologist and cardiovascular clinic comes to Winslow
Residents of Winslow and surrounding communities now have access to a cardiologist practicing five days a week in Winslow, thanks to the Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona (HVCNA). Cheryl Martin, M.D., F.A.C.C., is the newest member of... |
| July 6, 2009 | Flagstaff anesthesiologist appointed chairman of Arizona Medical Board
Douglas D. Lee, M.D., has been reappointed to serve a second five-year term to the Arizona Medical Board by Gov. Jan Brewer, and has been elected by fellow board members to serve as chairman of the board.
Dr. Lee has served on the Arizona Medical... |
| June 23, 2009 | Picnic honors emergency medical service providers and their families
Guardian Air and Flagstaff Medical Center are hosting a picnic for Northern Arizona Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers and their families. The event celebrates the dedication, commitment and service EMS providers give to their communities. The... |
| June 19, 2009 | Heart & Vascular Center opens new office in Winslow
World-class heart and vascular care now is available in Winslow with the opening of a Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona office at 1418 N. Williamson Ave. Appointments are available by calling toll free 877 928-WELL.
The Heart &... |
| June 18, 2009 | Specialized care for high cholesterol comes to Northern Arizona
Kenneth J. Bescak, M.D., F.A.C.C. , diagnostic cardiologist at the Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona , recently became the only board-certified lipidologist north of Phoenix. He is one of only six certified lipidologists in Arizona.... |
| June 12, 2009 | Visiting restrictions at FMC due to influenza
Flagstaff Medical Centerwould like to remind the community that visiting restrictions remain in effect throughout all patient care areas of the hospital. This means no children under age 18 will be allowed to visit patients, inlcuding new siblings... |
| May 20, 2009 | Guardian Medical Transport celebrates 25 years
Guardian Medical Transport is celebrating its 25-year anniversary. A division of Flagstaff Medical Center, Guardian Medical Transport (GMT) serves more than 6,200 square miles in Northern Arizona – from Happy Jack to the south rim of the Grand... |