After receiving approval from the City of Cottonwood, Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) is pleased to announce that construction on the new cancer center at Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC) officially began on Monday, March 9. Construction will impact the public walking trail on the VVMC campus. While the trail will remain open, it will be shortened during construction. The full walking trail will reopen when… Read more

Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) has begun its annual Bottomless Toy Drive at the Sedona Emergency Department (ED) and Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC). NAH is asking community members to donate toys that bring comfort and distraction to pediatric patients during times of emergency and illness. As the Verde Valley community grows, so does the number of young patients our health care teams support. The community’s generosity… Read more

Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced that Leila Noghrehchi, MD, and Valerie Van Ravenswaay, DO, have joined the NAH primary care office in Flagstaff. Dr. Noghrehchi and Dr. Van Ravenswaay are both accepting patients now. They join a large team of established primary care providers, including physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners who help the community… Read more

Each February, during American Heart Month, Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) emphasizes the importance of heart health and encourages people to keep their hearts healthy. Since 1964, the U.S. has recognized February as a time to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases, which is the leading cause of death, according to the American Red Cross. According to… Read more

The Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) Board of Directors and Executive Team met recently and affirmed northern Arizona needs a new hospital to adequately care for the region’s growing health care needs. The Board also determined that, at this time, we cannot announce a site for a new hospital and we cannot announce a timeline due to impactful external barriers… Read more

Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced that Casey Goniwiecha, FNP, has joined the NAH primary care office in Cottonwood. She is now accepting patients, including pediatric patients, in office and via Telemedicine appointments. Goniwiecha joins a strong team of long-standing primary care providers in Cottonwood, including physicians James Arthur, MD, who has been with NAH for over 30 years, and Sireesha Nallu, MD. The clinic also includes Kim Carlton, PA-C, Lori Schaben, FNP, Leah Mount, PA-C and the most recent addition, Julie Sturgeon, FNP-BC.  “We are so pleased to welcome… Read more

Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) is pleased to announce that phase one of the Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) Emergency Department (ED) renovation has been completed. The project, which began in June 2025, aims to improve efficiency and the patient experience.   The following projects have been completed for phase one:  A refresh phase is currently in progress. This phase will update a section of the ED with new flooring, paint, and LED lights, as well as adding a… Read more

Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) is pleased to announce that it received a $248,500 competitive grant from the American Cancer Society and Pfizer Inc. to improve cancer care coordination for Native American patients in northern Arizona and the Colorado Plateau.   The Connected Care project is a two-year, quality improvement initiative, funded by the American Cancer Society and Pfizer Inc., that aims to improve cancer care… Read more

Yoonha Kim, PA-C, has been named Northern Arizona Healthcare’s (NAH) 2025 Advanced Practice Provider (APP) of the Year in the Verde Valley. As a Physician Assistant at NAH’s Breast Care Clinic in Sedona, she is recognized for her positive attitude, respect for colleagues and the skilled, compassionate care she provides to her patients. APPs are an essential part of any patient’s care team. They work seamlessly with physicians and other members of the care team to ensure that each… Read more

Lynette Barnhart, NNP-BC, has been named Northern Arizona Healthcare’s (NAH) 2025 Greg Cox Advanced Practice Provider (APP) of the Year in Flagstaff. Barnhart is the lead neonatal nurse practitioner at Flagstaff Medical Center’s (FMC) Special Care Nursery. She is recognized for her trusted leadership, amazing attitude and compassionate care for her patients. APPs are an essential part of each patient’s care team, as they work seamlessly with physicians and other members of the team to ensure that each patient receives the best care possible. This… Read more