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| July 2, 2009 | FMC and KAFF Radio sponsor Bucks for Ducks to benefit critically ill and injured children
FMC and KAFF Radio sponsor Bucks for Ducks to benefit critically ill and injured childrenFlagstaff Medical Center has teamed up with KAFF Radio and local businesses to increase awareness about its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, and to raise funds to... |
| June 29, 2009 | For second year, FMC offers employees incentives to walk, bike or take the bus to work
In a continued effort to promote personal and community health through alternative transportation, and to relieve the stress of rising gas prices, FMC is again offering incentives for employees to walk or bike to work. During July, August and... |
| 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.
As a... |
| June 16, 2009 | NAH President/CEO Announces Retirement
James Puffenberger, president and chief executive officer of Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH), has announced his retirement from the helm of the healthcare system that includes Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) and Verde Valley Medical Center... |
| 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... |
| April 22, 2009 | 9th Annual Century Ride to benefit FMC Taylor House and Cancer Centers set for July 25
Sponsored by Absolute Bikes, the 9th annual Century Ride will give avid cyclists and citizen riders the opportunity to ride through the amazing views of Northern Arizona while benefiting two good causes.
As always, a portion of the proceeds will... |
| April 17, 2009 | FMC receives Level I Trauma Center designation from the state for the second time
Following a detailed and extensive survey by the American College of Surgeons, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has granted Flagstaff Medical Center another three-year designation as a Level I Trauma Center.
FMC, which has been a... |
| March 25, 2009 | Richard Neff, M.D., named FMC 2009 Physician of the Year
Richard Neff, M.D., has been named Flagstaff Medical Center’s 2009 Physician of the Year. Dr. Neff will receive FMC’s 16th annual Healing Excellence and Leadership (HEAL) award at a ceremony on Monday, March 30, as part of FMC’s celebration of... |
| March 23, 2009 | Hotline streamlines care for critically ill and injured children
Sick and injured children in Northern Arizona can receive access to critical care more quickly thanks to a new all-in-one pediatric transport hotline. The Northern Arizona Infants and Children Transport (NAICT) Hotline, which is administered by the... |
| Feb. 26, 2009 | Cancer Centers offer low-cost colorectal cancer screenings
According to recent statistics, colorectal cancer is the third-leading type of cancer for both men and women, and represents the third-highest cause of death among all cancers. Coconino County has the ninth-highest incidence rate of colorectal cancer... |
| Feb. 20, 2009 | The patient experience at FMC is outstanding . . .
Flagstaff Medical Center has been recognized as a national leader in patient satisfaction by HealthGrades® – the nation’s leading healthcare rating organization – and is one of only two hospitals in Arizona to receive the 2009 Outstanding Patient... |
| Feb. 19, 2009 | FMC welcomes new vice president of Professional Services
Feb. 19, 2009 Flagstaff Medical Center welcomes Barbara Dember, M.H.A., F.A.C.H.E., vice president of Professional Services. Dember’s role will include executive oversight of FMC’s Surgical Services, Trauma and Emergency Services, Imaging,... |
| Feb. 16, 2009 | FMC receives $61,000 grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure
FMC's Therapy Services Department and Breast Cancer Resource Center recently received a $61,380 grant from the Phoenix Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. This is the sixth year FMC has received a Komen grant. This grant will provide funds... |
| Feb. 12, 2009 | Be heart-smart: Free cardiovascular health lectures for the community
The Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona and Flagstaff Medical Center are sponsoring cardiovascular health lectures as part of American Heart Month:
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 5:30 – 7 p.m.: James Dwyer, M.D., interventional cardiologist, will... |
| Feb. 9, 2009 | Joint Center celebrates 1000th patient
Each year, more than 500,000 people undergo total joint replacement surgery. While Flagstaff Medical Center has performed knee and hip replacements for many years, a new program, the Joint Surgery Center, was established in November 2006. This... |
| 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,... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| Feb. 19, 2008 | Flagstaff Medical Center recognized as national leader in patient satisfaction
Flagstaff Medical Center has been recognized as a national leader in patient satisfaction by HealthGrades® – the nation’s leading healthcare rating organization – and is one of only two hospitals in Arizona to receive the 2009 Outstanding... |