Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced that Cristy Waters, PA-C, has joined the Sleep Clinic at NAH in Cottonwood. She joins Blirjon Baxhija, MD, a board-certified doctor who specializes in internal medicine and sleep medicine. Waters is currently accepting new patients.  “We are so pleased to welcome Cristy to the Sleep Clinic at NAH in Cottonwood,”… Read more

Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced that Muhammed Ali, MD, Eddie Fakhouri, MD, Bethany Weiler, MD, and Iris Maczura, FNP, have joined NAH’s Pulmonary Clinic in Flagstaff. Dr. Ali, Dr. Fakhouri and Dr. Weiler will also be serving patients at the NAH Pulmonary Clinic in Cottonwood. These health care providers join an experienced pulmonary clinic team… Read more

Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) is pleased to announce that the NAH Nurse Residency Program, prepared and delivered by the NAH Education Department, has been awarded accreditation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP®). The accreditation extends to both nursing residency programs at Flagstaff Medical Center and Verde Valley Medical Center… Read more

Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced that it has recently partnered with Yavapai County Community Health Services (YCCHS) and installed a harm reduction vending machine at Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC) in Cottonwood. The vending machine, located outside VVMC’s Emergency Department, dispenses free Naloxone, also known as NARCAN, an opioid overdose-reversal drug that can be life-saving… Read more

Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) recently spoke with the Arizona Daily Sun about the need for a new hospital and efforts to gather community input. The article below, published by the newspaper on Oct. 24, 2025, covers these discussions. It also highlights upcoming public listening forums on Oct. 29 and 30, where community members can share… Read more

Every October, people around the world unite to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, supporting those affected, and promoting education about one of the most common cancers among women. This annual observance serves as a reminder of how vital continued attention remains in the fight against breast cancer. Northern Arizona… Read more

“We feel so privileged to be the recipients of this generous donation from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona,” said CHC Practice Manager, Anthony Gobe. “We have an important obligation to the community to make sure our youth is cared for, and these contributions from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan will allow us to offer even more elevated… Read more

Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced that Victoria Wang, MD, has joined Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC) in Cottonwood. Dr. Wang is a general surgeon who performs a wide range of elective and emergency surgeries, including surgeries for breast cancer, colon cancer, small intestine disorders, gallbladder disease, appendicitis and hernias. She will be working alongside NAH… Read more

Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced that Julie Sturgeon, FNP-C, has joined the NAH primary care office in Cottonwood. She is accepting patients now. Sturgeon joins a strong team of primary care providers in Cottonwood, including James Arthur, MD, who has been with NAH for over 30 years, Kim Carlton, PA-C, Lori Schaben, FNP, and the… Read more

Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced that it will be hosting two public listening forums to hear the community’s thoughts on what they feel would be the best use of the current Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) campus, if and when the hospital relocates to a new location. Members of the Flagstaff community are encouraged to attend… Read more