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With the drop of a beam, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) crossed another milestone in its long-term commitment to expand and enhance medical services throughout the region. This beam, the last structural beam to fall into place, seals the framework for a new...

On any given day, the Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) Pendleton Center for Health and Wellness is a happy destination, buzzing with energy and camaraderie. But for several months, it was quiet, due to COVID-19 closures. Members were anxiously awaiting its...

Starr Herridge left her home one morning to go to the mall, a familiar trip where she regularly picked up her cigarettes. But on this particular morning in 2012, Starr decided to pull in to the neighborhood drug store instead, and found herself purchasing smoking...

All that “swells” is not fluid. It may be fat, fibrosis or scar tissue. It also could be edema, according to Anil Kumar, MD, Medical Director, The Vein Center at Center at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). Leg edema – an acute buildup of fluid in the tissues –...

This is the year when kids need their flu shots more than ever. If your child contracts COVID-19 and hasn't had their flu shot, they may wind up with both respiratory illnesses at once. And that could be dangerous. “We still don't know what co-infection might look...

Aching, throbbing, excruciating and relentless—chronic pain can be all of those and still difficult to describe for people experiencing it. “I compare chronic pain to a snowball that grows bigger as it rolls downhill,” said Cheryl Van Demark, PT, C-IAYT, Physical...

Not all trees are created equal when it comes to autumn colors, and this is their season. Autumn is also the ideal planting window for trees and tall shrubs. Increased garden success is had when plants are showing their colors. The days are cool and the soil warm, so...

I heard on the news this morning that the snow level this weekend may get down to 5000 feet. That means there is a possibility the Quad Cities could be experiencing some snowfall. I think we’ll all be glad to finally see some moisture! And with the weather change, we...

Question: What is your opinion on Prop 207, the Smart & Safe Act? Answer: My vote is NO; it is not smart or safe. Seven generations of my family have called Arizona home. Arizona has always been known for the five C’s: Cotton, citrus, corn, cattle, copper, it is...