By Karen Reed, Canyon Vista Medical Center Chief Nursing Officer
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood – but only about 10 percent of those who are eligible to give actually make a blood donation each year. Donated blood is a necessary part of helping patients cope with a wide variety of conditions, including […]
Celebrating Safely: How to keep you, your family and your community healthy this holiday season
The final two months of the year are traditionally filled with a number of opportunities to celebrate with family, friends and co-workers. Of course, 2020 has been anything but a traditional year, thanks in no small part to the ongoing pandemic. […]
An Hour That Could Impact a Lifetime
How an annual mammogram could save your life
By Karen Reed, Canyon Vista Medical Center’s Chief Nursing Officer
Our daily schedules can be tough to juggle. Especially when there is that “one more thing” to try and fit in. Especially now, when we have a new set of COVID-19-related challenges to […]
Don’t Take a Chance with Your Health – Get Vaccinated for Flu Season
By Bob Gomes, CEO at Canyon Vista Medical Center
It is hard to believe that in the coming weeks, the temperature will begin its downward trend, and the fall season will already be upon us. This also means that flu season is just around […]
Taking Care of Your Child’s Health and Wellness during COVID-19
Like many aspects of daily life, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we think about and access healthcare these days. For families, that includes pediatric care for children. We asked Sherry Hron, a Family Nurse Practitioner with Sierra Vista Medical Group, to talk about the importance […]
Taking Charge of Your Health: How Your Primary Care Provider Can Help You Stay Ahead of the Curve
Since the onset of COVID-19, many of us have probably focused more intently on our health than ever before – paying close attention to how we are feeling, staying alert to any signs that we might not be […]
Safe for the Summer: Tips to Help You Stay Protected and Healthy While Enjoying the Season
by Dr. Jeff Bushman
With summer officially here, chances are you’re hoping to take advantage of the season’s many opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature. And while it’s important to remember that COVID-19 is still here and we should be […]
Taking Care of Your Child’s Health and Wellness during COVID-19
Like many aspects of daily life, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we think about and access healthcare these days. For families, that includes pediatric care for children. We asked Ramon Carampatan, MD, a pediatrician with Sierra Vista Medical Group, to talk about the importance of […]
Childbirth and COVID-19: Keeping Expecting Mothers and Newborns Safe at Canyon Vista Medical Center
By: Dana Albalate, MSN, MBA, RN-C, NE-BC, Director, Women and Children’s Services and Critical Decision Unit
Pregnancy always comes with its share of anxiety and fear, but the COVID-19 pandemic has added a new layer of concerns for expecting families. If you will […]
