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CVMC Now Offering Innovative Procedure for Heart Failure Management
December 23, 2024Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) is proud to announce it was the first in Cochise County to successfully implant the Abbott CardioMEMS™ HF System, a device designed to manage heart failure and improve patient outcomes. On November 19, cardiologist Dr. Vinay Sanghi successfully completed the procedure marking a significant advancement...
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CVMC is Grade A in Patient Safety
November 15, 2024How do you know that your local hospital is a safe place to go for treatment? In our current age of misinformation and institutional distrust, why should you take anyone’s word for something as important as your healthcare options? There are numerous studies that report alarming statistics on the numbers of...
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CVMC Earns an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group
November 15, 2024New Grade for fall 2024 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety Sierra Vista, AZ (November 15, 2024) – – Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) is proud to announce that it has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization dedicated to...
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CVMC's Internal Medicine Residents Win Prestigious ACP Doctors' Dilemma Competition
November 14, 2024Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) proudly announces the outstanding achievement of our Internal Medicine residents in the American College of Physicians (ACP) Doctors’ Dilemma competition. Our resident team secured victories in both the preliminary and final rounds, defeating Honor Health, UA Phoenix, Dignity Health, UA Tucson, and Verde Valley, and...
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CVMC Receives 2024 AzHHA Quality Award
October 29, 2024Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) is proud to share we have been recognized as a 2024 AzHHA Quality Award winner. The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) announced the winners of its Second Annual Quality Awards at the 2024 Quality Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. These awards were created...
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CVMC Highlights Dr. Jessica Calvo, Board-certified Pediatrician
October 21, 2024Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) is excited to announce that Dr. Jessica Calvo, a board-certified pediatrician with over a decade of experience, will be heading the new Sierra Vista Medical Group (SVMG) Pediatrics Clinic; SVMG is the medical practice of CVMC. Dr. Calvo has been with the team for about...
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Examining the Emergency Room Experience
October 15, 2024Medical emergencies usually happen at the worst possible times. We tend to act instinctively, heading to the hospital without thinking about what is needed. An Emergency Room (ER) visit can be a scary, confusing, and often frustrating experience, but it doesn’t have to be.
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CVMC Resident Honored with Prestigious David Susser Award by ACOI
October 14, 2024Canyon Vista Medical Center is proud to announce that Dr. Mohamad Omar Diab, a resident in our Internal Medicine Residency program, has been recognized as one of the recipients of the inaugural David Susser Award, presented by the American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI). This prestigious award will be presented to Dr. Diab at the ACOI 2024 Annual Convention in…
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CVMC Encourages Community Members to Get Vaccinated as Flu Season Approaches
October 07, 2024To minimize the spread of influenza this fall and winter, Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) is encouraging all employees, medical personnel and community members to get vaccinated as soon as possible. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends annual flu vaccination for everyone six months and older, with any age-appropriate flu vaccine. If you…
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CVMC Welcomes Dr. Nathan Ptak
September 24, 2024Canyon Vista Medical Center welcomes the addition of Nathaniel Ptak, DPM, to its orthopedic team. Dr. Ptak brings a remarkable level of expertise and a deep commitment to patient care, making him an excellent resource within the Cochise County community. Dr. Ptak has a strong educational foundation, beginning with his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Benedictine…
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CVMC welcomes Erika Wier as New Chief Financial Officer
September 24, 2024Canyon Vista Medical Center is excited to announce that Erika Wier has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 26th. Erika brings with her a wealth of experience in healthcare finance. She is joining CVMC from Lourdes Health, a Lifepoint facility in Pasco, Washington. At Lourdes Health, Erika served as CFO and was responsible for the financial…
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Canyon Vista Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Adrianne Banks
August 27, 2024Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Adrianne Banks, to our distinguished team of providers. Dr. Banks brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to patient-centered care, making her a valuable asset to our community. Dr. Banks specializes in a broad range of OB-GYN services, including robotic hysterectomy, laparoscopic…
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Canyon Vista Medical Center and the Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona Announce the 2024/25 Veterans Wall Class
August 27, 2024Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) and the Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona are pleased to announce the 12 honorees for the 2024/25 Veterans Wall. Beginning in 2015, the Veterans Wall has recognized 12 veterans each year who have made a lasting impact on our community and those who call it home. These distinguished individuals continued their military values of…
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Canyon Vista Medical Center to Open New Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit to Expand and Enhance Rehabilitation Services
August 27, 2024Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) has announced it will expand and enhance rehabilitation therapy services by opening a 10-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit. The acute rehabilitation unit is the best setting for intensive treatment toward recovery and a return to independence. The unit is anticipated to open to patients this Fall. “Canyon Vista has a long history…
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Canyon Vista Medical Center welcomes Dr. Vandana Vedula
August 27, 2024Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) is pleased to announce the addition of Vandana Vedula, MD, to its esteemed team of healthcare providers. Dr. Vedula, a highly qualified and experienced gastroenterologist, brings over three decades of exceptional patient care to the community of Sierra Vista. Dr. Vedula earned her medical degree from King George Medical College in…
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Nickola Dannels selected to serve on Canyon Vista Medical Center Board of Trustees
June 20, 2024Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) announced Nickola “Nickie” Dannels, BSN, RN, has been selected to serve on the hospital’s Board of Trustees. “We are thrilled to welcome Nickie to the Board of Trustees,” shared Ruth Quinn, Board of Trustees Chair. “Her expertise in the nursing profession, passion for caring for patients, and…
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Fadi Fahad, MD selected to serve on Canyon Vista Medical Center Board of Trustees
June 06, 2024Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) announced Fadi Fahad, MD has been selected to serve on the hospital’s Board of Trustees. “We are so pleased to have Dr Fahad join the CVMC board,” said Shaun Philips, chief executive officer (CEO) of CVMC. “With his boundless energy and focus on clinical excellence, he will help guide us to not only grow…
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Celebrating Our Nurses, Hospital Teams and EMS Partners
May 08, 2024During May, we celebrate three important national observances that recognize the hard work and dedication of our nurses, hospital teams, and EMS professionals. May 12th marks the birthday of Florence Nightingale – a caregiver during the Crimean war, whose bravery and leadership helped create the nursing profession as we know it today. Each May, we set aside these…
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Canyon Vista Medical Center welcomes Dr. Dorlyne Brchan
April 17, 2024Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) is pleased to welcome Dr. Dorlyne Brchan to our team of medical professionals. She is double board-certified in pediatric neurology and headache medicine with a special interest in integrative/functional headache management as well as headache management in pediatric and adolescents. She joins us with the unique experience of being only…
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Canyon Vista Medical Center welcomes Anne Murray, FNP
April 15, 2024Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) is pleased to welcome Anne Murray, FNP to our team of medical professionals. She is a board-certified nurse practitioner with experience in oncology, wound care, patient education and patient safety. Ms. Murray is joining us from Minneapolis, MN with over 10 years of providing care in rural and urban communities. She is dedicated to…
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