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  • Community Health Matters: Supporting healthy growth through feeding therapy at NAH’s Children’s Health Center

    Community Health Matters: Supporting healthy growth through feeding therapy at NAH’s Children’s Health Center

    Feeding therapy plays a vital role in supporting the health, development and overall well-being of children, particularly those facing feeding challenges. At Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) Children’s Health Center (CHC) in Flagstaff, feeding therapy is designed to address a wide range of difficulties that can affect a child’s ability to eat safely, efficiently and comfortably.… Read more

  • FMC and VVMC certified as Infant Safe Sleep Hospitals by Cribs for Kids®

    FMC and VVMC certified as Infant Safe Sleep Hospitals by Cribs for Kids®

    Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) is proud to announce that Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) and Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC) have both achieved certification as a Cribs for Kids® National Safe Sleep Hospital. This certification recognizes our health care team members’ commitment to best practices in infant safe sleep, ensuring the highest standards of care for our youngest patients. Cribs for Kids® is a… Read more

  • NAH welcomes Emily Mammenga, MD, to Behavioral Health Services in Flagstaff

    NAH welcomes Emily Mammenga, MD, to Behavioral Health Services in Flagstaff

    Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced that Emily Mammenga, MD, has joined Flagstaff Medical Center’s (FMC) Behavioral Health Services as a psychiatrist. She is accepting patients now. FMC’s outpatient behavioral health services offer comprehensive, longer-term therapy for individuals and families experiencing symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), addictions, or other mental and behavioral concerns.  “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Mammenga to NAH’s Behavioral Health Services team in Flagstaff,” said NAH Chief Operating Officer,… Read more

  • Community Health Matters: Why your thyroid deserves attention this January

    Community Health Matters: Why your thyroid deserves attention this January

    Thyroid Awareness Month is a January observance dedicated to educating the public about thyroid diseases and the importance of early detection through blood tests and screenings, as millions of people are affected by thyroid disorders. Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) providers see firsthand the importance of preventive care, especially during these health awareness months highlighted throughout… Read more

  • NAH welcomes Ryan Dobson, FNP, to primary care in Flagstaff

    NAH welcomes Ryan Dobson, FNP, to primary care in Flagstaff

    Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced that Ryan Dobson, FNP, has joined the NAH primary care office in Flagstaff. He is now accepting patients for in-office and Telemedicine appointments. Dobson joins a large team of long-standing providers, including physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, who all help families and the community stay healthy by offering personalized care to every patient. “We are so pleased to welcome Ryan to our exceptional team of primary care… Read more

  • Arizona Daily Sun: NAH helps with a compassionate approach to drug addiction recovery

    Arizona Daily Sun: NAH helps with a compassionate approach to drug addiction recovery

    Drug addiction is a complex and deeply personal struggle that affects millions of people and their families. Recovery is not simply about stopping drug use, but about rebuilding a person’s life, health and sense of purpose. Health care providers play a critical role in this process, and one of the most powerful tools they can… Read more

  • Nancy Rubalcaba, PA-C, joins the Sleep Clinic at NAH in Flagstaff

    Nancy Rubalcaba, PA-C, joins the Sleep Clinic at NAH in Flagstaff

    Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced that Nancy Rubalcaba, PA-C, has joined the Sleep Clinic at NAH in Flagstaff. She joins Blirjon Baxhija, MD, a board-certified doctor who specializes in internal medicine and sleep medicine, and George Rodway, NP, a clinical sleep nurse practitioner. Rubalcaba is currently accepting new patients. “We are so pleased to welcome Nancy to the Sleep Clinic at NAH in Flagstaff,” said Northern Arizona Healthcare Medical Group President Pasquale Bernardi, MD. “We know the importance of expanding our specialty services in the Flagstaff area. By adding another specialized sleep… Read more

  • NAH pharmacies to remain open on Thanksgiving

    NAH pharmacies to remain open on Thanksgiving

    Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) pharmacies will remain open in Cottonwood and Flagstaff this Thanksgiving. They will be the only pharmacies in those areas remaining open for the holiday. “We understand patients and families need continued access to essential medications, and we’re honored to be here for them during the Thanksgiving holiday,” said Yari Valle, NAH… Read more

  • Community Health Matters: The importance of mental health and managing stress during the holidays

    Community Health Matters: The importance of mental health and managing stress during the holidays

    For many people, the holiday season can be the most wonderful time of the year, filled with gatherings, traditions and a spirit of togetherness. Yet, it can also be one of the most stressful and emotionally challenging times. Expectations run high, financial pressures mount and family dynamics can become tense. On top of that, the… Read more

  • FMC and VVMC both earn an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for fall 2025

    FMC and VVMC both earn an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for fall 2025

    Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) and Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC) both earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for fall 2025. Leapfrog, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country using evidence-based measures of patient safety focused… Read more