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CVMC Publishes 2024 Community Benefit Report
May 30, 2025
Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) has published its community benefit report for the 2024 calendar year. This annual report outlines the various ways the hospital is working to support the health and economic vitality of Southern Arizona as part of its mission of making communities healthier®. “For more than 10 years,...
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CVMC Launches Special Delivery Program to Improve Maternal Health and Save Lives
May 29, 2025
Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) is proud to announce the launch of the Special Delivery Program, an initiative aimed at improving postpartum care and reducing maternal mortality. This innovative program provides postpartum patients with wristbands to wear for six weeks after delivery, helping ensure they receive timely and appropriate care...
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CVMC Awarded 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group
May 5, 2025
Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates CVMC’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors. “Earning an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group is a significant achievement that places Canyon Vista among the top hospitals in the...
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Now accepting nominations for the 2025/26 Veterans Wall
April 29, 2025
Nominations are underway! Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) and the Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona (LFSAZ) are recognizing former or current residents of Cochise County who have served the country and our county. Nominations for the 2025/26 Veterans Wall are being accepted through July 1st, 2025. Nominations may be submitted...
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CVMC Welcomes Dr. Michael Nuzzo
April 28, 2025
Canyon Vista Medical Center is pleased to announce that Michael Nuzzo, MD, has joined Sierra Vista Medical Group – Orthopedics. Dr. Nuzzo is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Fellowship-Trained Sports Medicine Specialist, bringing over 15 years of experience in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Nuzzo earned his Doctor of Medicine...
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Residency at Canyon Vista Medical Center: A Pathway to Clinical Excellence
March 12, 2025
Canyon Vista Medical Center believes that the best way to achieve their mission statement of Making Communities Healthier is to build a strong foundation of providers. Toward that end, the hospital leadership has invested in an extensive teaching and mentoring program that reaches all levels of the healthcare organization. When a...
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CVMC Welcomes Dr. Amanda Arrington
February 17, 2025
Canyon Vista Medical Center is thrilled to welcome Amanda Arrington, MD, to its General Surgery team. Dr. Arrington brings a wealth of knowledge in general surgery and general surgical oncology, with a particular focus on improving access to cancer care and preventive cancer screenings in rural areas. Prior to joining Sierra...
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CVMC's Director of Environmental Services wins Prestigious Diamond Award
February 4, 2025
Canyon Vista Medical Center is proud to announce that Diana Jackson, Director of Environmental Services, has been awarded the 2024 Diamond Award, recognizing her as a top-performing director across HHS. This prestigious award highlights Diana’s outstanding leadership, dedication, and the significant improvements she has made to Environmental Services (EVS) at...
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Is There a Doctor in the House?
February 3, 2025
At Sierra Vista Medical Group, the answer is increasingly, “Yes!” SVMG, the medical practice of Canyon Vista Medical Center, has recently been expanding the number and types of physicians, the scopes of practice, and the specialties offered. Community members frequently ask us what providers there are at the hospital. This...
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National Heart Month: Building Healthy Habits for a Healthy Heart
February 3, 2025
February is American Heart Month – a time to celebrate all our hearts do for us, and to recognize what we can do to keep our hearts healthy. While the dangers of cardiovascular disease are real, the good news is that an estimated 80% of heart disease can be prevented....
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