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Why Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Are on the Rise — and How to Protect Yourself
July 31, 2025Warmer weather and standing water are fueling a surge in mosquito-borne diseases. Here’s what you need to know and how to prevent them.
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From Dishwasher to Director: Jesse Rowley's Journey Through Heart, Hustle and Service
July 29, 2025When Jesse Rowley walked through the doors of Canyon Vista Medical Center in 2019, he wasn’t expecting to lead a department one day. Hired as a “Nutrition Aide,” Jesse started where many great leaders do— on the ground level. From stocking nutrition rooms and delivering trays to patients, to overseeing...
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CVMC Welcomes Abby Alvarez, PA-C
July 28, 2025Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) is pleased to announce that Abby Alvarez, PA-C, has joined Sierra Vista Medical Group – Orthopedics. Abby is a certified Physician Assistant with more than a decade of experience in orthopedic care and surgery. She is now seeing patients, ages 12 and older, for a...
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CVMC Awarded Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification from the Joint Commission
July 15, 2025Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for the Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification.
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CVMC Advanced Wound Care Center Earns Five Prestigious National Awards
July 01, 2025Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) is proud to announce that its Advanced Wound Care Center has been recognized with five national awards from Healogics®, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. Benchmarked against 650 clinics nationwide, the center received the Center of Distinction, Robert A. Warriner III, M.D....
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CVMC Publishes 2024 Community Benefit Report
May 30, 2025Canyon 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, 2025Canyon 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 05, 2025Canyon 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, 2025Nominations 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, 2025Canyon 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, 2025Canyon 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, 2025Canyon 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 04, 2025Canyon 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 03, 2025At 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 03, 2025February 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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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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