This year, Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) highlighted the importance of mental well-being by recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month in May with an array of Mental Health Matters community events. Throughout the month, the NAH Office of Philanthropy partnered with local organizations and businesses, including title sponsor Health First Foundation, to host a series of mental… Read more

Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) is proud to announce the launch of Pluvicto, an advanced therapy option for eligible patients with prostate cancer, at Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC). This infusion treatment is intended for men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and no longer responds to hormone-lowering therapy.   Pluvicto is a targeted radioligand therapy designed to allow the patient to receive advanced, precision care by delivering… Read more

Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced that Cristina Tapia, MD, has joined Primary Care at NAH – Jasper in Flagstaff. She is accepting new patients now. Dr. Tapia joins a large, established team, including physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners, who offer the community comprehensive, personalized care.  “We are thrilled to welcome an additional physician to our primary care office in Flagstaff,” said NAH Medical Group President Pasquale Bernardi, MD. “Dr. Tapia’s… Read more

The Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) Orthopedic & Spine Institute, EntireCare Rehab & Sports Medicine and Primary Care clinics performed 127 sports physicals in Flagstaff on Saturday, June 13. All Flagstaff-area high school, middle school and grade school student athletes were invited to attend an expansive one-day sports physical clinic for $10 to ensure eligibility for the fall sports season.  Each physical cost $10 and all proceeds collected from each physical have been donated to the… Read more

The Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) Orthopedic & Spine Institute, EntireCare Rehab & Sports Medicine and Primary Care clinics performed 197 sports physicals in Camp Verde on Thursday, June 11. This event was open to all Verde Valley area high school, middle school, and grade school student athletes and supported students from 12 Verde Valley-area schools. At the event, students were able to complete required pre-season athletic screenings for $10… Read more

It’s time to run or walk to benefit Northern Arizona Healthcare’s (NAH) Children’s Health Center (CHC). The 48th annual Machine Solutions Run & Walk race is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 1, at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff.  The event, brought to the community by Title Sponsor Machine Solutions, a Flagstaff-based medical device production equipment manufacturer, includes a 10K, 5K or 2K option. A virtual race will also be available for those who… Read more

June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, supporting those affected by dementia and encouraging all of us to take steps toward better brain health. At Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH), we believe it’s important to educate our community on health matters. Although there is no cure… Read more

Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced that Garrett Kobayashi, PA-C, has joined Primary Care at NAH – Jasper in Flagstaff. He is now accepting new patients. Kobayashi joins a large team of established providers, including physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, who help families and the community stay healthy by offering personalized care to every patient.   “We are so pleased to welcome Garrett to our primary care office in Flagstaff,” said NAH Medical Group President… Read more

All Flagstaff-area high school and grade school student athletes are invited to attend an expansive one-day sports physical clinic, brought to the community by Northern Arizona Healthcare’s (NAH) Orthopedic & Spine Institute, EntireCare Rehab & Sports Medicine and Primary Care. This is the sixth year NAH has provided the low-cost screenings for local student athletes, who must complete a pre-season physical to participate in all sports. The June event covers fall, winter and spring sports eligibility. The clinic is from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 13, at the Orthopedic & Spine Institute, 107 E.… Read more

Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) recently hosted its fifth annual Scholarships and Awards Banquet, “A Night of Inspiration,” to celebrate 53 colleagues who applied for and were awarded scholarships and awards in support of their educational goals, advancing their careers and helping improve the health of our region. Recipients are chosen by NAH’s scholarships and awards committee, comprised of clinical colleagues, non-clinical colleagues, past scholarship recipients, a board member, community members and donors.  Scholarships and awards are available… Read more