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A Lifeline in the Nursing Drought: How Collaboration between Canyon Vista Medical Center and Cochise College Saves Lives
April 08, 2024By Shaun Phillips, PharmD CEO of Canyon Vista Medical Center and J.D. Rottweiler, Ph.D. President of Cochise College
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2023 Community Benefit Report
April 02, 2024Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) published its community benefit report for the 2023 calendar year. This annual report outlines the various ways the hospital is working to support the health and economic vitality of Cochise County as part of its mission of making communities healthier®. “As a leading healthcare provider in Cochise County, CVMC is committed to…
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Now Accepting Nominations for the 2024/25 Veterans Wall
March 14, 2024Nominations 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 2024/25 Veterans Wall are being accepted through July 1st, 2024. Nominations may be submitted posthumously. Each year since 2015,…
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National Heart Month: Building Healthy Habits for a Healthy Heart
February 08, 2024The heart is an amazing muscle. Each day, your heart pumps over 2,000 gallons of blood, circulating oxygen through the 60,000 miles of blood vessels in your body. With so much riding on the muscle, it’s no surprise that heart diseases are the #1 cause of death in America – if your heart weakens or stops beating, cells throughout your body lose the nutrients…
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CVMC Spearheads Naloxone Distribution Program in Cochise County to Combat Opioid Crisis
January 19, 2024Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) is proud to announce its pivotal role as the inaugural distributor of the Naloxone Distribution Program (NDP) in Cochise County, Arizona. With a commitment to addressing the opioid epidemic, CVMC is at the forefront of combating opioid use disorder and overdose. Hospitals and emergency departments play a crucial role in not only…
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CVMC Welcomes First Baby of 2024
January 03, 2024Canyon Vista Medical Center is ringing in 2024 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 8 pounds and 3 ounces and measuring 20 inches, Enderson was born to Vanessa and Alfred, Tuesday, Jan. 2, at 6:56pm. “We are so thrilled to welcome our newest family member!” said Mom. “The physicians, nurses and staff at CVMC took such great care of…
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New Year, New You: Four Tips for a Healthy Start to 2024
December 28, 2023The beginning of a new year symbolizes a fresh start and, for many of us, it provides a renewed focus on our overall health and wellbeing. That’s why so many of us set New Year’s resolutions intended to improve our wellness. Turning the page on the calendar gives us a chance to turn the page on old unhealthy habits, commit to being better, healthier versions…
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CVMC Welcomes New Surgical Robot for Knee Replacement
December 01, 2023CVMC recently introduced a new treatment option for joint pain that uses the VELYS™ robotic surgical technology for knee replacement surgeries. Surgeon Brian Daines, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with over 15 years of experience performing joint replacement surgery, successfully performed the hospital’s first robotic-assisted total knee replacement…
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2023 Veterans Wall Ceremony
November 16, 2023Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) and the Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona (LFSAZ) held their annual Veterans Wall Ceremony to honor the class of 2023 honorees.
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Lung Cancer: Reducing Your Risk
November 01, 2023by Jeremy Young, MBA, CPPS, R.T. - Imaging/Radiology Director Thanks to movies, TV shows, and extensive public awareness campaigns, lung cancer has long been a part of the public consciousness. Many Americans recognize that the disease is strongly linked to smoking, and that its symptoms include coughing, wheezing and persistent chest pain. This awareness is a good thing…
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CVMC Welcomes Abel Ortega Diaz, PA-C
October 24, 2023Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) is pleased to welcome Abel Ortega Diaz, certified physician assistant, to our team of medical professionals. He is a bilingual physician assistant specializing in Family Medicine and Urgent Care. With over 7 years of experience in providing compassionate patient care for civilian and military communities who is still serving in the Army…
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CVMC Welcomes Dr. Barry Bohlen
October 10, 2023Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) is pleased to welcome Dr. Barry Bohlen to our team of medical professionals. Dr. Bohlen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. With over 20 years of experience in treating orthopedic issues for patients of all ages. Dr. Bohlen earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Nebraska and…
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Suicide Prevention: Knowing the Signs & Getting Help
September 14, 2023Suicide is a complex and alarming public health issue that causes pain to hundreds of thousands of people each year. Suicide continues to be one of the fastest-growing epidemics around the world and is a leading cause of death in the U.S. In fact, the U.S. suicide rate in 2020 was 30% higher than in 2000, with nearly 46,000 deaths due to suicide. In the same year, there…
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Prostate Cancer Awareness
September 01, 2023How Much Do You Know About Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer is a condition often heard about, but perhaps seldom fully understood. In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we asked Governor Henderson III, DNP, who specializes in Urology at CVMC, to answer some of the most frequently asked questions concerning this common form of cancer. What is the…
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Canyon Vista Medical Center has Welcomed New Providers This Year
August 31, 2023[Sierra Vista, AZ] – Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) is pleased to have welcomed providers to our robotic surgery, urology, obstetrics & gynecology, and family medicine services this year. The hospital welcomed Dr. Paige Brainard, Governor Henderson III, DNP, Dr. Jules Manger, Dr. Eric Njiforfut, Christina Schlesinger, PA-C, Alli Skeehan, FNP and Dr. Michael…
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Edward Keough Named Chief Financial Officer of Canyon Vista Medical Center
August 31, 2023Sierra Vista, AZ (September, 2023) – Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) announced today that Edward “Ed” Keough has been named the new Chief Finance Officer (CFO), effective July 2023. “We are so excited to have Ed step into this important leadership role,” said Shaun Phillips, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CVMC. “He is an exemplary…
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Theresa Walsh Selected to Serve on Canyon Vista Medical Center Board of Trustees
August 31, 2023Sierra Vista, AZ (September, 2023) – Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) announced Theresa Walsh has been selected to serve on the hospital’s Board of Trustees. “We are so excited to welcome Theresa to our Board and know that she will do an outstanding job,” said Shaun Phillips, chief executive officer (CEO) of CVMC. “Her service to our…
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Immunization Awareness Month: COVID-19 and Beyond
August 22, 2023On May 11, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services announced an end to the public health emergency brought on by COVID-19. (1) Since the peak of the Omicron variant in January 2022, COVID-19 cases have declined rapidly – though the disease still poses a health risk to many Americans, COVID-19 death rates have dropped 95% from their height in 2021. (2) As a…
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Summertime Safety: How to Keep Cool and Healthy All Summer Long
June 29, 2023Summertime Safety: How to Keep Cool and Healthy All Summer Long Summer is officially here! As the days grow longer and brighter, many of us will be taking full advantage of summer, whether its enjoying backyard barbeques, lazy days by the pool or even the occasional fireworks display. No matter how you choose to enjoy your summer, it’s…
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Wound Care Awareness
June 01, 2023Nearly 7 million people in the U.S. are currently living with a chronic wound, which is only expected to grow. Today, one in four families has a family member with a chronic wound. People living with a chronic wound may experience chronic pain, social isolation, depression and anxiety, and are at risk for hospitalization, infection, and even amputation. Chronic wounds…
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