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  • YRMC Foundation Announces 2021-2022 Board Officers

    by Community Outreach and Philanthropy, (928) 771-5686 | Jun 28, 2021

    The Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) Foundation Board of Directors has announced its slate of elected officers for July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.  The officers include Dave Barrett continuing his role as Chair; Pierre Tibi, MD as newly elected Vice Chair, and Bill Sonsin adding the role of Treasurer to his existing role as Secretary. 

    Mr. Barrett, owner of Barrett Propane, has served on the YRMC Foundation board since 2013, including the role of Vice Chair and serving as board Chair since 2018.  He is a longtime benefactor of the Foundation including extensive support for the Breast Care Center at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center, and is also a leading sponsor of numerous community fundraising events.  Dr. Tibi, a leading cardiovascular surgeon who was instrumental in the establishment of the James Family Heart Center at YRMC, is a longtime supporter of the Foundation and board member since 2020.  He has also sponsored and organized the Crawfest events to benefit YRMC’s Partners for Healthy Students program.  Mr. Sonsin, a retired financial advisor for American Express Financial Advisors (now Ameriprise), has served as a board member since 2017 and as board Secretary since 2018.  He is a faithful supporter of YRMC’s Partners for Healthy Students program and many other initiatives including the YRMC COVID-19 Vaccination Center.

    The YRMC Foundation is committed to supporting the health care mission of Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center - your local, not-for-profit community medical center - through fundraising and relationship building. The Foundation solicits philanthropic gifts, provides stewardship of these gifts, and grants funds to the hospital to advance the community's access to health care. All charitable gifts received by the Foundation stay in our community and are utilized as directed by the donor. Donors may designate their gifts to any of the Foundation’s 18 special purpose funds. In 2020, community support to the YRMC Foundation topped $2.3 million.

    The expertise and talents of our YRMC Foundation board members span backgrounds in business, finance, law, communications, and more. These directors represent our community and business leaders, medical staff, and hospital leadership. In addition to Mr. Barrett, Dr. Tibi and Mr. Sonsin, the YRMC Board of Directors includes John Amos, Douglas Bristol, Mary Mallory, Robbie Nicol, Dr. Arabinda Pani and Harvey Skoog.

    To learn more about the YRMC Foundation, please contact (928) 771–5686 or [email protected], or visit www.yrmcfoundation.org.

  • Diagnostic Breast Ultrasound Takes Major Leap Forward

    by Community Outreach and Philanthropy, (928) 771-5686 | Jun 03, 2021

    Remember when television migrated from analog to digital in 2009 and a few years later made the leap to high-definition television? With each generation, the images were crisper, the colors more vibrant, the monitors sleeker.

    The world of diagnostic ultrasound is having a similar moment, thanks to high-definition imaging technology like the Hologic SuperSonic™ MACH 30 Breast Ultrasound. This is good news for patients of the Breast Care Center at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) and Prescott Medical Imaging (PMI), where the technology was recently introduced.

    “It’s very stressful to be called back for additional testing after a screening mammography,” says Kathi Hoffer, Imaging Operations Manager at the Breast Care Center. “But the availability of this state-of-the-art diagnostic technology – and our excellent imaging team –  reassures our patients that we will get the most accurate results.”

    Some physicians are also recommending the Hologic breast ultrasound to screen patients who are at high risk for breast cancer.

    More Details, Less Time

    Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the body. How is the Hologic breast ultrasound different? First, it was designed specifically for breast tissue. It takes this a step further with an option to “customize” the exam according to the patient’s breast tissue.

    “If the woman has fatty breast tissue, dense breast tissue or cysts, for example, the Hologic breast ultrasound has specific modes for each of those,” explains Hoffer. “This allows the ultrasound technologist to gather images with exceptional clarity and detail for the radiologist to interpret.”

    The Hologic breast ultrasound images are also enhanced by a specially designed transducer, the handheld device used by the ultrasound technologist. Traditional ultrasound transducers pick up soundwaves from a single direction. The Hologic transducer records soundwaves from multiple angles.

    Ultrasound technologists and patients both benefit from Hologic’s new touchpad. The device is user friendly and reduces the amount of time the exam takes.

    A Consistent Image

    Ensuring the availability of the Hologic breast ultrasound at both the Breast Care Center and PMI is part of YRMC’s commitment to imaging continuity.

    “It’s important that women undergo their annual breast screenings and any related breast studies at the same center,” Hoffer says. “If you’re using different equipment, it’s difficult to tell if changes in the breast tissue are related to the machine or the mass that’s being studied.”

    Brought to You by the YRMC Foundation

    The Hologic breast ultrasound technology is possible thanks to a generous donation from the Yavapai Regional Medical Center Foundation.

    “The YRMC Foundation is honored to make this state-of-the-art diagnostic tool available to patients of the Breast Care Center and Prescott Medical Imaging,” says Dave Barrett, Chairman, YRMC Foundation Board of Trustees. “This gift demonstrates how important YRMC Foundation donors are to expanding and improving healthcare throughout our community.”

    For more information about Hologic breast ultrasound and other breast imaging services, speak to your physician. You may also contact the Breast Care Center or Prescott Medical Imaging at (928) 771-7577.

  • COVID-19 Vaccinations Available at Designated Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group Locations

    by Community Outreach and Philanthropy, (928) 771-5686 | May 24, 2021

    Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG) will offer COVID-19 vaccinations at select medical group practices throughout the Quad Cities area beginning Wednesday, May 26.

    YRMG Pfizer Vaccination Site – 12 to 18 Years of Age

    YRMG is offering the Pfizer vaccine to anyone between 12 and 18 years of age at Ponderosa Pediatrics in Prescott. Appointments are necessary. You do not need to be a current patient of Ponderosa Pediatrics to schedule an appointment. Please contact the practice at the number provided or visit www.yrmcvax.org to schedule an appointment.

    Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Ponderosa Pediatrics

    2120 Centerpointe West Drive

    Prescott, Arizona

    (928) 778-4581

     

    YRMG Moderna Vaccination Sites – 18 Years of Age and Older

    YRMG is offering the Moderna Vaccine to anyone over the age of 18 at the following locations. Appointments are necessary. You do not need to be a current YRMG patient to schedule an appointment. Please contact the practice at the number provided or visit www.yrmcvax.org to schedule an appointment.

    Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Primary Care

    7700 E. Florentine Road, Building B, Suite 101

    Prescott Valley, Arizona

    (928) 442-8710

    Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Primary Care

    7700 E. Florentine Road, Building B, Suite 202

    Prescott Valley, Arizona

    (928) 442-8710

    Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Primary Care

    474 N. State Route 89

    Chino Valley, Arizona

    (928) 636-5680

    Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Internal Medicine

    3120 Clearwater Drive

    Prescott, Arizona

    (928) 771-3704

    Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Occupational Medicine

    1050 Gail Gardner Way, Suite 100

    Prescott, Arizona

    (928) 777-0700

  • New Location for Dignity Health, YRMG, Orthopedic Surgery

    by Community Outreach and Philanthropy, (928) 771-5686 | May 19, 2021

    Orthopedic Surgery at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG) will serve the community in a new, expanded location beginning Monday, May 24, 2021.

    “The continued growth and development of our orthopedic surgical services is a top priority for Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group,” says Ken Boush, Director of Marketing and Communications, Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center. “This new, expanded clinic is the next phase of that planned expansion.”

    The YRMG clinic will be located at:

    Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group
    Orthopedic Surgery
    3195 Stillwater Drive, Suite D
    Prescott, Arizona 86305
    (928) 708-4545

    YRMG, Orthopedic Surgery provides both advanced surgical and non-surgical solutions for the entire musculoskeletal structure—ankles, elbows, feet, hands, hips, knees, neck, shoulders and wrists. The team offers the following orthopedic procedures and surgeries:

    • Knee arthroscopy
    • Knee replacement
    • Press-fit total knee replacement
    • Hip replacement
    • Carpal tunnel release
    • Fracture care (upper and lower extremities)
    • Joint injections
    • Meniscus tear repair
    • Rotator cuff repair
    • Achilles tendon repair
    • Flexor and extensor tendon repair of the hand

    For more information about YRMG, Orthopedic Surgery, visit DignityHealth.org/YRMG or contact (928) 708-4545.

  • Dignity Health, YRMG Launches Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program

    by Community Outreach and Philanthropy, (928) 771-5686 | May 03, 2021

    Deteriorating health and not being able to live at home, these are among older adults greatest age-related fears, according to a recent study of people age 55 and older. Look further and you’ll also find that dementia of any kind makes the list of medical conditions that seniors dread most.

    The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care (ADC) program – which Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG) launched on May 3, 2021 – addresses these concerns and more. The program provides the infrastructure dementia patients and their caregivers need to continue living comfortably in the community.

    “The ADC program is step one of a comprehensive Geriatric Services program that Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group is introducing,” says Sam Downing, MD, Medical Director of Palliative and Geriatric Services at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group. “The ADC program is an evidence-based program. That means it has been thoroughly researched and proven successful.”

    Customized Care Plans

    The ADC program is coordinated by Christina Gettens, DNP, AGNP-C. As an adult gerontology nurse practitioner, Dr. Gettens brings knowledge and experience to the role of the ADC’s dementia care specialist.

    “The ADC program focuses on living with dignity,” Dr. Gettens says. “Our goal is to positively impact dementia patients and their caregivers by providing exceptional, comprehensive care.”

    Dr. Gettens will collaborate with everyone involved in the dementia patient’s care to meet that goal—the patient’s primary care physician and caregiver as well as professionals from community-based service organizations. Together, this team addresses the medical, behavioral, legal and social challenges that surround Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.

    A customized care plan will be developed by Dr. Gettens – with input from the patient’s primary care provider – for every ADC patient and caregiver. Dr. Gettens also manages the plan as it’s implemented and updates it as the patient’s needs change. This care plan allows people with dementia to remain in the community with their loved ones for as long as possible.

    There’s No Place Like Home

    Why is living in the community – at home or in the home of an adult child, for example –better for people with dementia? Nearly 70 percent of the more than 6 million people in the United States with


    dementia live at home. Studies show that these dementia patients are healthier, happier and live longer. It’s also a more affordable option for many people.

    The ADC model of dementia management also reduces hospitalizations and emergency department visits, which are difficult for dementia patients.

    Breaking Down the Customized Care Plan

    The ADC program customized care plan features:

    • An initial 90-minute, in-person assessment meeting with Dr. Gettens, the patient and the patient’s caregiver. (Our team follows the CDC’s COVID-19 safety recommendations in your home and at our clinic.)
    • An ongoing partnership with the dementia patient’s primary care provider to develop, implement and evaluate the customized care plan.
    • Information for the caregiver about reputable in-home services—nursing, home-health, meal delivery, cleaning and more.
    • Follow-up phone communication or in-person visits to check the status of the care plan and discuss if changes are needed.
    • Round-the-clock phone access to the ADC team 365-days a year for assistance and advice.
    • An annual or more frequent visit with Dr. Gettens to discuss the dementia patient’s ongoing and emerging needs.

    Joining the ADC Program

    Participating in the ADC program requires:

    • An active diagnosis of dementia – or a related condition – from a primary care physician, neurologist or other healthcare provider.
    • That the patient is living at home or in a home-like setting and is not in hospice care or a custodial nursing home.
    • A patient-caregiver team—husband and wife or an adult child and parent, for example.

    Caring for the Caregiver

    The ADC’s focus on caregivers is unique and, according to Dr. Gettens, essential to providing the best care possible for the patient.

    “The dementia patient’s caregiver is a member of the ADC team,” explains Dr. Gettens. “Their involvement and observations are critical to the dementia patient’s overall health and well-being. That’s why in addition to caring for the dementia patient, our team also monitors the caregiver.”


    The goal is to identify problems like depression as early as possible and connect caregivers to helpful resources. Caregivers who need a break to regenerate, may be directed by Dr. Gettens to agencies that provide respite care during the day or assisted living facilities that offer overnight stays. 

    A Benefit to the Community

    At 32 percent of the population, Yavapai County ranks second among Arizona’s counties for the largest percentage of residents age 65 and older. Most people diagnosed with dementia are also in that same age demographic.

    “The ADC program addresses an important need in our community,” Dr. Gettens notes. “I believe it will have an extremely positive impact. It’s exciting that we have the opportunity to make a sustainable difference for our community.”

    Learn More

    For more information:

    • Visit DignityHealth.org/YRMC (Go to “Medical Services” on the main menu and scroll to “Geriatric Services.”).
    • Subscribe to YRMC HealthConnect (YRMChealthconnect.org) for updates.
    • Contact the ADC program at (928) 327-5504.

  • YRMC Foundation Honors Granville Community for Many Years of Generous Support

    by Community Outreach and Philanthropy, (928) 771-5686 | May 03, 2021

    The Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) Foundation honored Universal Homes and Prescott Valley’s Granville community for 22 years of generous support during a private ceremony at YRMC East in Prescott Valley on Tuesday, April 27. During the ceremony, a commemorative display was unveiled bearing a special message for hospital patients and guests that reads, “Our Granville community welcomes you to this place of healing and health. Together may we all enjoy health, peace and happiness.”

    Among those attending the event was Joe Contadino, Owner and President of Universal Homes, along with key members of his team and members of the YRMC Foundation and Dignity Health, YRMC leadership. Speaking on behalf of YRMC was Chief Executive Officer and Foundation board member John Amos.  In his remarks, Mr. Amos recounted how instrumental Mr. Contadino was to the establishment of the Prescott Valley campus and how his continued support has contributed to its continued growth. Mr. Contadino and Universal Homes was a lead donor in the YRMC Foundation’s $8 million capital campaign to help fund the Medical Center’s construction. Since opening in 2006, the support of Universal Homes and our community has enabled the continued expansion of campus programs and services including the Breast Care Center, Family Birthing Center, Infusion Center, Advanced Wound Care services, and the Vein Center.

    Universal’s support of the YRMC Foundation continues today. Just as it has for many years, with every new Granville home sold, Universal Homes makes a donation to the YRMC Foundation in the name of the new homeowner. In closing, John Amos stated, “We are extremely grateful to Joe for his vision, his strong sense of community, and for his concern and commitment to the health and well-being of others.” 

    To learn more about the YRMC Foundation, please contact the Foundation office at 928.771.5686, via email at [email protected], or visit www.yrmcfoundation.org.

  • YRMC Outpatient Laboratory Draw Centers Resume Normal Business Operations

    by Community Outreach and Philanthropy, (928) 771-5686 | Feb 16, 2021

    On Monday, February 15, Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) resumed normal business operations at each of its three outpatient laboratory draw centers in Prescott and Prescott Valley.

    YRMC’s outpatient laboratory draw centers provide medical laboratory services to the community, including blood work and other physician-ordered laboratory studies, and are conveniently located at:

    Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Family Medicine
    1050 Gail Gardner Way, Suite 200
    Prescott, Arizona 86305
    Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 12:30 pm, 1:15 pm – 4:00 pm
    Phone    : (928) 717-5234

    Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Internal Medicine
    3120 Clearwater Drive
    Prescott, Arizona 86305
    Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Phone: (928) 445-0690

    Outpatient Draw Center at YRMC East
    7880 East Florentine Road
    Prescott Valley, Arizona 86314
    Hours: Monday – Friday, 6:30 am – 4:30 pm
    Phone: (928) 759-5800

    “YRMC is pleased to resume normal operations at our outpatient laboratory draw centers,” states Ken Boush, Director of Marketing and Communications, Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center. “Due to improvements in YRMC’s COVID-19 admission rate, laboratory staff who were temporarily reassigned to support other areas, can now return to their normal duties.”  

    Visit DignityHealth.org/YRMC for more information about YRMC’s Outpatient Draw Centers.

     

  • YRMC Partners with CAFMA to Launch Community Paramedicine Program

    by Community Outreach and Philanthropy, (928) 771-5686 | Jan 19, 2021

    Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has partnered with Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) to launch a Community Paramedicine program to serve the Quad-Cities area. 

    The program is designed to assist patients discharged from a YRMC facility who are high-risk for readmission. It is not uncommon for a patient discharged from the hospital to face challenges with self-care, follow-up care, and/or support once they return home. These challenges can impede the healing process which may result in readmission to the hospital. The goal of the new program is to minimize readmissions through personalized follow-up and preventative care.  The enrollment process for the Community Paramedicine program occurs when the patient is being discharged from a Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center hospital.  

    The Community Paramedicine program will be a great resource for those who need a little help after returning home from a hospital stay. This is the first program of its kind in the Quad-Cities area, and demonstrates the strong partnership between Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center and Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority.

    For additional information or question, please contact Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority’s EMS Division at (928) 772-7711.

  • The Quad Cities Welcome Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group

    by Community Outreach and Philanthropy, (928) 771-5686 | Dec 17, 2020

    The recent affiliation of Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) and Dignity Health also includes YRMC PhysicianCare. The 26 multispecialty medical clinics – located in Chino Valley, Prescott and Prescott Valley – are now known as Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG).

    “From our patients’ perspective, the new name is the major change,” says Robert Thompson, MD, MBA, Executive Medical Director, Yavapai Regional Medical Group. “They will see the clinics re-branded with the YRMG name, and the Dignity Health logo on our signage as well as on any communication they receive from their providers.”

    YRMG’s provider team will not change and the clinics will continue to accept the same health insurance as they have previously. Patients can reach their physician using the same telephone number. They also will go to the same location for their appointments.

    According to Dr. Thompson, the YRMC-Dignity Health affiliation will build on YRMC’s current excellent programs and services to expand healthcare in our growing community.

    “The affiliation with Dignity Health will expand services and increase innovation throughout the entire YRMC health network, including Yavapai Regional Medical Group,” Dr. Thompson says. “One of the first steps will be the growth of our clinics to include more specialty physicians and primary care providers.”

    Yavapai Regional Medical Group currently includes nearly 100 providers in community-based clinics specializing in:

    • Cardiology, Prescott and Prescott Valley
    • Endocrinology and Psychiatry, Prescott
    • Gastroenterology, Prescott
    • Infectious Disease and Pulmonology, Prescott
    • Neurology, Neurosurgery and Physiatry, Prescott
    • Occupational Medicine, Prescott
    • Orthopedic Surgery, Prescott
    • Pain Management, Prescott Valley
    • Palliative Medicine, Prescott
    • Pediatrics, Prescott
    • Primary Medicine, Family Medicine and Internal Medicine, Chino Valley, Prescott and Prescott Valley
    • Vascular Surgery

    For YRMG clinic locations, visit DignityHealth.org/YRMC (go to “Medical Group Clinics” on the menu). Keep up-to-date on the YRMC-Dignity Health affiliation and other YRMC news, by subscribing to YRMC HealthConnect at YRMChealthconnect.org.   


  • Top Orthopedic Surgeon to Lead New Yavapai Regional Medical Group

    by Community Outreach and Philanthropy, (928) 771-5686 | Dec 10, 2020

    Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has expanded its network of multispecialty medical practices to include Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Orthopedic Surgical Services.

    Francisco Jaume, DO, an accomplished orthopedic surgeon with 28 years of experience, will serve as Lead Orthopedist for Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Orthopedic Surgical Services (formerly Yavapai Regional Medical Center PhysicianCare). The new Clinic has opened at the following temporary location:

    YRMC Outpatient Services Building
    7700 East Florentine Road, Building B, Suite 203
    Prescott Valley, Arizona 86314
    (928) 708-4545

    An Experienced Orthopedic Surgeon
    In his new role, Dr. Jaume will lead the development of Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Orthopedic Surgical Services, which will serve the orthopedic needs of people throughout Yavapai County.

    “I’m looking forward to building an orthopedic group from the ground up,” Dr. Jaume said. “Our goal is to provide the highest quality care to patients. We’ll achieve this through a talented team of orthopedic surgeons, registered nurses and other healthcare professionals who will join me in delivering the latest in orthopedic surgical services.”

    Leveraging Collaborative Care
    Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Orthopedic Surgical Services takes a collaborative approach to healthcare thanks to the multispecialty medical practices that comprise Yavapai Regional Medical Group. The collaborative, integrated network includes 25 primary and specialty clinics located throughout the community.

    Dr. Jaume – who is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Medicine – is an expert in the following orthopedic surgical procedures and care:

    • Knee arthroscopy
    • Knee replacement
    • Hip replacement
    • Carpal tunnel release
    • Press-fit total knee replacement
    • Fracture care (upper and lower extremities)
    • Joint injections
    • Rotator cuff repair
    • Achilles tendon repair
    • Flexor and extensor tendon repair of the hand

    A Career of Service
    Dr. Jaume has served patients in the Quad Cities area since 2004. In 2015, he was recognized as YRMC’s Physician of the Year for his outstanding leadership and commitment to exceptional patient care.

    Dr. Jaume received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Stratford, New Jersey. After that, he pursued a rotating internship at Union Hospital in Union, New Jersey. This was followed by an orthopedic surgical residency at the College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    Dr. Jaume’s career also includes an impressive record of military service. He served in the United States Marine Corps for six years, achieving the rank of Sergeant. He also served for eight years in the United States Air Force Medical Service Corps, where he earned the rank of Major.

    For more information about Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Orthopedic Surgical Services, call (928) 708-4545.

  • Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center Complete Affiliation

    by Community Outreach and Philanthropy, (928) 771-5396 | Nov 02, 2020

    Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) and Dignity Health have completed an affiliation, uniting two strong healthcare systems that are committed to creating healthier communities by providing accessible, affordable and innovative health services.

    The affiliation will scale best-in-class clinical services, recruit and retain primary care providers and top medical specialists, and align clinical operations to improve delivery of care. It will also bring to Yavapai County innovative medical technologies and treatments, as well as collaborative initiatives with existing community resources, which will expand YRMC’s ability to effectively serve and advocate for all people.

    “This partnership is a reflection of our shared vision and values with YRMC, and we look forward to helping enhance healthcare services for the residents of Yavapai County,” says Linda Hunt, president and CEO of Dignity Health’s Arizona division. “Yavapai County residents will continue to receive exceptional medical care, and now they will also have access to world-class specialty services.”

    In addition to providing leading acute-care services and expanding access to healthcare, the affiliation is focused on reinvesting in the community through grants and the creation of additional clinical programs to better serve the residents of Yavapai County.

    “This is an important milestone in our 77-year journey of serving Yavapai County,” says John Amos, president and CEO of YRMC. “This affiliation will expand our current healthcare services and resources to benefit the people and communities we serve.”

    Dignity Health and the Prescott community share a special historical significance that dates back to the 1890s when the Sisters of Mercy, who founded Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, opened Prescott’s first hospital.

    “We have a long-standing shared legacy with Yavapai County and we are excited to come home to provide a strong future of healthcare services within the Quad Cities,” says Hunt.

    Leadership from both organizations are working closely to ensure consistent, thoughtful alignment. No assets were exchanged under the affiliation, and any transitions will be phased in over the next year. YRMC will be part of Dignity Health’s Arizona division and will remain a not-for-profit, community hospital. The affiliation is not anticipated to cause any disruption in service or access to healthcare, but rather increase access and availability to health services. The organizations’ leaders will continue to communicate developments with staff and community stakeholders as they occur.

    Dignity Health’s Arizona division includes six acute-care hospitals in the Phoenix-area including Chandler Regional Medical Center, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, which includes Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, and Dignity Health Cancer Institute; St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center, Arizona General Hospital Laveen and Arizona General Hospital Mesa. From this foundation, Dignity Health in Arizona has expanded into a comprehensive healthcare system, which includes clinics, specialty hospitals, urgent cares, insurance providers, and an accountable care organization.

     

  • New YRMC Outpatient Laboratory Ready to Serve Community

    by Community Outreach and Philanthropy, (928) 771-5686 | Sep 22, 2020

    On Monday, September 28, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) opens a state-of-the-art outpatient laboratory testing center in Prescott Valley. The Outpatient Draw Center at YRMC East will serve Quad Cities residents’ lab examination needs, including blood work and other physician-ordered laboratory studies at:

    7880 East Florentine Road

    Prescott Valley, Arizona 86314

    Hours: Monday – Friday, 6:30 am – 4:30 pm

    Phone: (928) 759-5800

    This new, larger facility replaces the laboratory in the YRMC Outpatient Services Building at 7700 East Florentine Road. That draw center site closes permanently on Friday, September 25.

    “Our new Outpatient Draw Center was designed with our patients’ priorities in mind,” said Suzanne Sullivan, BS, MT (ASCP), Assistant Laboratory Director, YRMC Clinical Laboratory. “For example, not only is the location convenient, but we also have private registration areas that ensure patient confidentiality.”

    Other patient-focused conveniences at the new Outpatient Draw Center, include:

    • Same-day lab results for routine blood tests given before 11 am and next-day results for exams performed in the afternoon.
    • Drive-up, in-car COVID-19 testing with a physician’s order (appointment required).
    • Reduced fees for patients without health insurance who are paying for tests out-of-pocket.
    • A large facility that allows for social distancing.
    • Experienced phlebotomists.

    The center in Prescott Valley is one of three conveniently located YRMC Outpatient Draw Centers. The other two centers are located at:

    YRMC PhysicianCare, Family Medicine

    1050 Gail Gardner Way, Suite 200

    Prescott, Arizona 86305

    Phone: (928) 717-5234     

    YRMC PhysicianCare, Internal Medicine

    3120 Clearwater Drive

    Prescott, Arizona 86305

    Phone: (928) 445-0690 

    Visit YRMC.org for more information about YRMC’s Outpatient Draw Centers.