Article category: Your Wellness
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Tobacco cessation: The importance of quitting
Almost everyone knows how important it is to stop smoking. Smoking is linked to lung cancer; lung diseases such as emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD; and cough. […] Read more
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Screening tests can prevent complications from untreated, silent diseases
As the saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is a very accurate description of preventive medicine. Many people say they are perfectly healthy […] Read more
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Sandra Rubio, MD, offers endocrinology telemedicine services
Endocrinology services are offered in Flagstaff on a weekly basis through telemedicine. Patients can consult with board-certified endocrinologist Sandra Rubio, MD. Dr. Rubio (pictured) is with Northern Arizona Healthcare’s Verde Valley […] Read more
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Heart attack patients treated at NAH are less likely to be readmitted
Compared against 808 facilities, Northern Arizona Healthcare’s Flagstaff Medical Center and Verde Valley Medical Center rank in the top 20th percentile for readmissions following an acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a […] Read more
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The importance of follow-up visits after getting discharged from the hospital
Patients often ask why it is important to see their healthcare providers after discharge from the hospital or emergency department visit. There are several reasons it’s a good idea. First, […] Read more
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Roberta Funck, PA-C, specializes in treating thyroid disorders and type 2 diabetes
Roberta Funck, PA-C, MHS, is a certified physician assistant with Northern Arizona Healthcare’s Verde Valley Medical Clinic – Endocrinology. Roberta specializes in treating thyroid disorders and type 2 diabetes. She has been a […] Read more
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Flagstaff Breast Care
The breast cancer clinic in Flagstaff is made possible through a partnership between the Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare, Flagstaff Surgical Associates, Northern Arizona Radiology and Arizona Oncology. So far this […] Read more
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May is Mental Health Month
Northern Arizona Healthcare is bringing awareness around mental health during Mental Health Month in May. Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and […] Read more
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May is National Stroke Awareness Month
In honor of National Stroke Awareness Month in May, Northern Arizona Healthcare is educating the community about stroke risk factors, symptoms and preventive measures. A stroke is referred to as […] Read more
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Very low-calorie diet program at the Weight Management Clinic
Many people would like to lose excess weight without having weight loss surgery. To meet that need, the medical weight loss program at Northern Arizona Healthcare’s Weight Management Clinic in […] Read more