http://www.flagstaffmedicalcenter.com/NewsAndEvents/default Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:00:03 GMT www.MyHospitalWebSite.com 30 Copyright 2010, Flagstaff Medical Center. All Rights Reserved. http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/2010_arty_bras Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/2010_arty_bras#634188602534070000 In an effort to increase breast cancer knowledge and promote early detection of breast-health issues, the Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare (CCNAH) are showcasing the “Arty-Bra” Project on Oct. 1 at the First Friday ArtWalk in downtown Flagstaff. In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Arty-Bra designs − decorative bras and artwork celebrating the beauty of all women − will be displayed at Vora Financial and the Old Town Shops, both located in downtown ... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/2010_nursingexcellence_marchofdimes_finalists Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/2010_nursingexcellence_marchofdimes_finalists#634172176059930000 Two exceptional Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) nurses are being recognized by professional organizations for their extraordinary contributions to their patients, to other nurses and to the nursing profession. FMC would like to congratulate Beth Thomas, R.N., Special Care Nursery; and Kathleen Greenberg, R.N., Childbirth Education. Beth Thomas, was selected as a finalist in the Mentoring category in the regional 2010 Mountain West Nursing Excellence Award competition sponsored by Nursing Spectru... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/2010_yoga_classes Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/2010_yoga_classes#634166273071600000 The Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare are proud to sponsor YogaTHRIVE! classes. Yoga has helped many people improve their physical and mental health while learning breathing techniques and relaxing positions. The slow and gentle one-hour sessions begin at 4 p.m. every Tuesday at Harmony Yoga, 611 N. Leroux, Flagstaff. Experienced instructor Jessica Lorey will teach postures and techniques that are suitable for individuals of all abilities including people currently undergoing cance... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/MachineSolutionsRun Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/MachineSolutionsRun#634158279828730000 For more than 30 years, runners and walkers have enjoyed Flagstaff’s fresh air, pines and high altitude while helping to support the medical needs of children by participating in the Machine Solutions Run for CHC. The annual fund-raiser, which benefits the Children’s Health Center (CHC) at Flagstaff Medical Center, draws participants of all ages and ability. CHC provides specialty pediatric outpatient clinics and healthcare for Northern Arizona children with disabilities or chronic illnesses.Thi... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/2010postpartumclasses Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/2010postpartumclasses#634154143804600000 In the interest of providing excellent care, the Women and Infants’ Center of Flagstaff Medical Center is offering postpartum education classes to new mothers and fathers to provide important information before new babies and parents go home. The classes take place in the unit’s Family Education Room and introduce topics such as newborn screening, breastfeeding and breast care, immunizations, diet, activity restrictions, safe use of medications, emotional changes and prevention of sudden infant ... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/licenseplategrant Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/licenseplategrant#634133245258200000 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 designed to stop the pain before it starts. Through this specialty license plate program, Flagstaff Medical Center's Women and Infants' Center recently received a grant for $46,600 that will help support the Mom to Mom support groups, First Steps an... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/TimeOut Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/TimeOut#634129787740900000 When you hear the term “time out” what comes to mind? Do you think of a brief stop in play called by a coach or team player in order to communicate with the team?  Time-out periods in sports are often used to determine strategy and make sure all the players know what is expected of them in the upcoming plays. A time out also gives coaches a chance to draw their team together and unite. In hospitals, a time out can be used for similar purposes; most often, in surgery. For surgical patients, ... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/2010_moviesonthesquare Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/2010_moviesonthesquare#634098848326800000 This year, as part of its commitment to the community, Flagstaff Medical Center is sponsoring Movies on the Square. Every Friday evening from May 21 to Sept. 10, gather at Heritage Square and enjoy a free movie and family-friendly activities. As part of its sponsorship, FMC will help you learn a little more about your own health with free and hands-on healthcare activities such as bike safety, sports medicine, healthy eating, chair massages, at-home exercise ideas and more. Learn more about ... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/PamTurnerAttorneyGeneral Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/PamTurnerAttorneyGeneral#634092612126500000 Flagstaff Medical Center’s Pam Turner, R.N., Emergency Department, recently received the Distinguished Service Award for Advocacy and Direct Service from Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard. Dedicated to helping sexual assault victims, Turner was recognized for her leadership role in establishing the Northern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault (NACASA). Established in 2001, NACASA is the only program of its kind in the region providing services and a facility for men and women following a ... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/visitationrestrictionslifted Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/visitationrestrictionslifted#634084900387530000 Due to the decline of influenza and RSV cases nationally and locally, FMC has lifted its annual visitation restrictions. Effective May 1, children 18 years and younger will be allowed in the hospital to visit patients. In general and depending on the unit, hospital visitation guidelines allow two visitors at a time in a patient’s room between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and are not to be left unattended in any area of the hospital. For the ... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/alice_berger_physician_of_the_year Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/alice_berger_physician_of_the_year#634051367247900000 Alice Berger, M.D., pediatrician, has been named Flagstaff Medical Center’s 2010 Physician of the Year. Dr. Berger will receive FMC’s 17th annual Healing Excellence and Leadership (HEAL) award at a ceremony on Tuesday, March 30, as part of FMC’s celebration of National Doctors’ Day. Each year, FMC presents the HEAL award to a physician on its active staff who exemplifies the mission, vision and values of FMC by working in partnership with the hospital to provide excellent healthcare services t... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/new_cath_lab Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/new_cath_lab#634051358905170000 Flagstaff Medical Center has opened a new state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Lab, as part of its commitment to providing the most advanced cardiac care to the residents and visitors of Northern and Central Arizona. The new Cardiac Catheterization Lab at FMC utilizes the latest in technology – the new Allura Xper FD20 system from Philips Medical Systems. The sophisticated system offers superb image quality and advanced 3-D tools that provide crisp views of the smallest details on a 52-inc... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/Komen_grant Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/Komen_grant#634051349567970000 For the seventh year in a row, Flagstaff Medical Center’s Therapy Services Department has received a grant from the Phoenix Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The $50,900 grant will provide treatment to breast cancer survivors who suffer with lymphedema, a painful side effect that affects approximately 20 percent of women who have undergone breast cancer treatment. Lymphedema, an often unexpected, secondary condition following breast cancer surgery, brings chronic pain and discomfor... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/Tobaccoo_Steals_Lives Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/Tobaccoo_Steals_Lives#634033904804270000 March 11 is National No Smoking Day and what a prefect opportunity to begin the journey to a tobacco-free lifestyle. No use waiting until the new year or your birthday or some other landmark event, the longer you wait to stop smoking the less days you may have to live a healthy life. Did You Know? Tobacco use is the number-one preventable cause of death in the U.S. and causes more deaths than those from alcohol and illegal drug use, HIV, motor-vehicle injuries, suicide and murders combined.Ci... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/off_highway_safety_month Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/off_highway_safety_month#634056367053700000 March 2010 was proclaimed as Off-Highway Vehicle Safety Awareness Month by Flagstaff Mayor Sara Presler. The proclamation is part of an effort to bring awareness about the dangers involved in riding off-highway vehicles and the need for safety measures. Each year, more than 400,000 unintentional injuries occur in Arizona as a result of recreational off-highway vehicles including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), motorcycles, sandrails, etc. “It is important people realize off-highway vehicles and es... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/FMC_Bariatric_Surgical_Program_recognized_for_excellence Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/FMC_Bariatric_Surgical_Program_recognized_for_excellence#634007211526070000 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 Robert Berger, M.D., F.A.C.S., medical director of the center, were recently designated a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. This designation acknowledges the excellence of FMC’s surgical w... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/Do_You_Tweet Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/Do_You_Tweet#634001848292630000 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 boost the health of your heart and drop your risks of developing a heart attack. Click below to become a follower of Northern Arizona Healthcare and receive daily heart healthy tips starting February 1.     http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/heart_talk Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/heart_talk#633996041711170000 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 evening offers one-on-one conversations with the physicians from the Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona and heart-healthy tastes of red wine, dark chocolate and Italian food. Physicians from the Heart & Vascular Center will be on hand to ... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/GA_CMTS Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/GA_CMTS#633995803979330000 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 transport standards. The site visit results will be used to determine whether, and the conditions under which, accreditation should be awarded to the program.  CAMTS accreditation standards deal with issues of patient care and safety of the tr... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/FM_Physical_Therapist_named_Arizona_Physical_Therapist_of_the_Year Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/FM_Physical_Therapist_named_Arizona_Physical_Therapist_of_the_Year#633977900354200000 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 members. She was honored for her innovative work in establishing a new physical therapy program in Flagstaff Medical Center’s Emergency Department; for her involvement at the local, state and national levels to teaching and mentoring other physical ... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/FitKids_coyotes Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/FitKids_coyotes#633965557481470000 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 gave a $5,000 donation to Fit Kids, which provides children and their families the tools and support for conquering childhood obesity. The funds help motivate Fit Kids participants to participate in a monthly activity challenge. The challenge, simila... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/PJC_donation Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/PJC_donation#633965554273730000 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 cancer. From left to right: PJ Chilcottage owner, John VanLandingham; and manager, Lisa Brink; Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona breast health navigator Nancy Foreman, and community outreach liaison Gina Harris. http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/partial_nephrectomy Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/partial_nephrectomy#633930962476130000 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 revealed a tumor on her right kidney. A two-year breast cancer survivor, Riley knew there was a strong likelihood the tumor could be cancerous. After having surgery at FMC to treat her breast cancer in 2007, Riley and her family once again turned to th... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/organ_donation_award Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/organ_donation_award#633930377997100000 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 national recognition award; nationwide only 281 out of serveral thousand hospitals received the award. The Medal of Honor award is part of the HHS Organ Donation Breakthrough Collaborative. The award recognizes hospitals whose commitment to organ ... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/PT_ofthe_Year_2009 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/PT_ofthe_Year_2009#633924174339970000 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 the Year by the Arizona Physical Therapy Association. She was chosen for her accomplishments as a PT from more than 1,350 statewide association members. She was honored for her innovative work in establishing a new physical therapy program in the Eme... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/AZNA_employer_award Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/AZNA_employer_award#633917271227200000 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 professional environment of nursing practice, education and excellence. FMC was nominated for the award by Kim Quinlan, R.N., C.N.O.R., operating room nurse educator. Quinlan started working at FMC in 2005 as a nurse traveler, but choose to become a pe... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/FitKids_McCain_donation Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/FitKids_McCain_donation#633917360342630000 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 children and their families the tools and support for conquering childhood obesity. The donation will provide additional funds to provide participants sports items that encourage outdoor activities and exercise. Fit Kids of Arizona is a clinical progr... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/OurServices/WomenInfantsCenter/LatestNewsEvents/CPR_First_Aid_Infants Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/OurServices/WomenInfantsCenter/LatestNewsEvents/CPR_First_Aid_Infants#633917216448730000 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 Infants program. The program is a two-and-a-half-hour safety course designed for parents, family, friends and caregivers of infants 0-12 months of age. Attendees will learn to perform CPR, relieve choking and deliver first aid care to manage emerge... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/FMC_featured_on_CNN Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/FMC_featured_on_CNN#633970055176430000 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 implementing and training EMS providers in the new Cardiocerebral Resuscitation protocols. The story aired on the Campbell Brown show. To view the story, click here. Cardiocerebral Resuscitation (CCR), known as Hands-Only CPR, is a new life-saving techniq... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/What_Do_Your_Jeans_Say_About_Your_Heart Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/What_Do_Your_Jeans_Say_About_Your_Heart#633915731358100000 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 Cardiologist Omar Wani, M.D., jeans modeling and a jeans consultation with the denim experts at Dillard’s. The free event is from 6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22 at Dillard’s in the Ladies Wear Department, located in the Flagstaff Mall,  4700 N. ... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/HeartVascularSpeakersBureau Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/HeartVascularSpeakersBureau#633900965255600000 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 and vascular disease through the HVCNA Community Speaker’s Bureau. Topics range from risk factors and symptoms of stroke and heart disease; to the advancements in diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions. The Community Speakers Bureau offers phy... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/Nurse_Awards Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:12:10 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/Nurse_Awards#633888727304400000 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 Practitioner Aura Leaf Edmondson, Pediatric Nurse Joan Moore and Pediatric/Perinatal Services Director Cindy Beckett. Aura Leaf Edmonson, R.N., A.C.N.P., trauma nurse practitioner, was selected as a winner in the regional 2009 NurseWeek/Nursing Spectrum N... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/OurServices/WomenInfantsCenter/LatestNewsEvents/pregnant_pause Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:44:11 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/OurServices/WomenInfantsCenter/LatestNewsEvents/pregnant_pause#633880970513830000 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 Medical Center’s Women and Infants’ Center, the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) – Northern Arizona Chapter, and local restaurants and bars are teaming up for the 2nd annual Flagstaff Pregnant Pause. Pregnant Pause is a fun event for pregnant wom... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/OurServices/CancerCenterAtFMC/LatestNewsEvents/prostate_screening Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:29:07 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/OurServices/CancerCenterAtFMC/LatestNewsEvents/prostate_screening#633880997475970000 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 Arizona, an average of more than 3,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare at Flagstaff Medical Center is sponsoring a free prosta... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/gambling_workshop Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/gambling_workshop#633855878176700000 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 relationships. Depression and thoughts of suicide, drinking and using illegal drugs often go along with pathologic gambling. Out of the 3.8 million adults living in Arizona, 14,600 to 38,000 can be classified as pathological gamblers. Another 42,600 to 78,000... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/leaf_edmondson Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/leaf_edmondson#633849963584830000 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 the category of Advancing and Leading the Profession. Edmondson, a nurse practitioner in FMC’s Trauma Services, will join other finalists from Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Washington at the Mountain West Regional Awards Ceremony on Aug. ... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/2009_ride Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/2009_ride#633843990686900000 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 donated close to $18,000 to benefit The Taylor House and the Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare. Flagstaff Medical Center’s Taylor House provides lodging and supportive services in a caring environment for families of patients receiving medica... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/Lee_Az_Medical_Board Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/Lee_Az_Medical_Board#633826755785370000 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 Board since being appointed in October 2003 by former Gov. Janet Napolitano. He was elected by fellow board members to serve as vice chairman of the board in 2007 to 2009, and as secretary of the medical board in 2005 and 2006. The medical board is mad... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/GA_EMS_picnic Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/GA_EMS_picnic#633813755960870000 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 picnic is at 1 p.m., Sunday, June 28 at Sechrist Elementary School, 2230 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff. “Guardian Air and Flagstaff Medical Center want to recognize the day-to-day efforts of EMS providers and their families who unselfishly serve t... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/winslow_clinic Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/winslow_clinic#634152270039900000 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 & Vascular Center has the largest team of cardiovascular physicians ever assembled in Northern Arizona. It now has offices in Winslow, Camp Verde, Flagstaff and Cottonwood. “We are excited to bring comprehensive cardiovascular care to the residents of W... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/bescak_lipidologist Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/bescak_lipidologist#633965559520670000 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 lipidologist, Dr. Bescak focuses on lipid and lipoprotein metabolism and its associated disorders. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cholesterol disorders, which cause atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Approximately one-t... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/visitation_restrictions Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/visitation_restrictions#633843044646300000 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 born at FMC. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6 in response to the ongoing global spread of the Novel Influenza A (H1N1) virus. The WHO’s decision to raise the pandemic alert leve... http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/GMT_25_years Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.FlagstaffMedicalCenter.com/NewsAndEvents/GMT_25_years#633784308790570000 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 Canyon. GMT is dedicated to providing prompt pre-hospital emergency medical services and non-emergent transport 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With a fleet of 14 four-wheel drive ambulances, GMT responds to the 911 system from three bases within Flag...