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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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CANYON VISTA MEDICAL CENTER PUBLISHES 2022 COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT
May 01, 2023Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) recently published its community benefit report for the 2022 calendar year. The annual report outlines the various ways the hospital continues to invest in the health and economic vitality of southern Arizona as part of its mission of making communities healthier®. “Canyon Vista Medical Center, and our heritage organizations,…
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CANYON VISTA MEDICAL CENTER ADOPTS NEW HEART DISEASE DIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGY
May 01, 2023HeartFlow analysis offers non-invasive diagnosis of coronary heart disease. Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) now offers a proven, non-invasive diagnostic option for people with suspected heart disease living in Cochise County. Heartflow analysis uses CT images combined with CT-derived fractional flow reserve (FFR-CT) to help diagnose coronary artery disease (CAD) in an…
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CANYON VISTA MEDICAL CENTER COMPLETES THEIR FIRST FEW ROBOTIC SURGERIES
April 01, 2023Dr. Sidney Semrad, DO and Dr. Michael Thompson, DO Complete 4 Robotic Surgeries Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) is celebrating the accomplishments of two Sierra Vista Medical Group surgeons. Dr. Semrad, DO performed two gynecological robotic surgeries and Dr. Thompson, DO performed one gallbladder and one hernia repair with the assistance of the da Vinci Xi robotic…
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CANYON VISTA MEDICAL CENTER RECOGNIZED WITH THREE DIFFERENT AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT SATISFACTION AND WOUND HEALING
April 01, 2023Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) physicians, leaders and clinicians are celebrating their receipt of the President’s Circle award. CVMC was awarded this prestigious honor by Healogics, the nation's largest provider of advanced wound care services. This award is Healogics’ most prestigious recognition for centers that achieve clinical and operational…
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CANYON VISTA MEDICAL CENTER TO HOLD TWO DONATE LIFE EVENTS
March 01, 2023Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) invites the Sierra Vista community to two upcoming ceremonies recognizing April as National Donate Life Month. The month of observance is about educating the community on how the simple act of registering as an organ and tissue donor can impact, heal, and save lives. “The team at CVMC is proud to recognize Donate Life month each…
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CANYON VISTA MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVES LIFEPOINT HEALTH OPERATIONS EXCELLENCE AWARD
March 01, 2023Canyon Vista Medical Center (“CVMC”) was recently honored with a top award at an annual awards ceremony held by its parent company Lifepoint Health in Nashville, Tennessee on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. The hospital received the company’s 2022 Operations Excellence Award for the western division of acute care facilities.
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Canyon Vista Medical Center Unveils New Surgical Robot
February 01, 2023Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) announced an addition to its surgical services offerings today with the purchase of a new surgical robot. The robot, located tableside in the operating room, allows a surgeon's hand movements to be scaled, filtered, and translated into precise movements of micro-instruments at the surgical site.
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Canyon Vista Medical Center Earns 4-star CMS Rating for Overall Hospital Quality
December 01, 2022Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) was awarded four stars in the latest round of Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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