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Celebrating the Dedication of Summit Healthcare’s Volunteers

Volunteers lend their time, skills, and warmth to help visitors and staff across all departments at Summit Healthcare. “I AM ONLY one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.” Jill Stansberry, the Director of… Read More »

• Posted on: Aug 31 2018

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4 Heart Disease Risk Factors You Can’t Change

Knowing what puts you at risk empowers you to make the right decisions about your heart health. EVERY 40 SECONDS, someone in America has a heart attack, which can result from heart disease. It’s easy to believe you won’t become a statistic if you exercise every day, eat a well-balanced diet, and don’t smoke, but… Read More »

• Posted on: Aug 31 2018

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Therapy Services for Every Age

Summit Healthcare’s Therapy Services team provides pediatric and adult occupational, physical, and speech therapy to residents of the White Mountain Community and all of northeastern Arizona.   “I LIKE TO SAY that as much as we are helping people with the physical and practical challenges they are facing, we are also in the hope business,” says… Read More »

• Posted on: Jul 31 2018

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A Caregiver’s Well-being

To care for your loved one, you must first take care of yourself. APPROXIMATELY 44 MILLION Americans act as unpaid caregivers for a loved one who is older or otherwise in need of assistance. It’s an admirable task—and one that can take a toll on a caregiver’s physical and mental health. Whether assisting a loved… Read More »

• Posted on: Jul 31 2018

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Why Annual Wellness Exams Matter

Schedule a visit with your healthcare provider so you can benefit from the screening tests you need to stay health. WHEN YOU’RE FEELING well, visiting your provider isn’t top of mind. But checking in with him or her once a year allows you to take advantage of important—often free—health screenings that can help you identify… Read More »

• Posted on: Jul 3 2018

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5 Tips to Save Your Skin

Spending too much time in the sun unprotected can cause your skin to age well beyond its years—and quickly. PREVENTION IS THE best way to safeguard your skin against sunburns, premature aging, and skin cancer. This summer, keep these tips in mind: 1. Apply sunscreen early and often. Your skin needs about 15 minutes to… Read More »

• Posted on: Jul 3 2018

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Preventing Heart Disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Although there are many forms of treatment, prevention is the best alternative.   “WE CAN CERTAINLY treat many heart problems, but it’s always better to avoid the problem to start with,” says Yenhui Huang, M.D., cardiologist at Summit… Read More »

• Posted on: May 31 2018

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Partnering with Parents

If you’re new to parenting, you might have a few questions. IT CAN BE hard to decipher your baby’s cries, and that can cause you to doubt your abilities as a parent. In an effort to keep parents from feeling too demoralized by the day-to-day difficulties of parenting, DeAnn Davies, M.S., CLC, C-IPMH, Director of… Read More »

• Posted on: May 31 2018

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Smart Screenings for Her

Awareness and early detection are the keys to staying ahead of dangerous diseases that impact women. MAYBE YOU SPENT all day at the office, meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations. Or perhaps your focus has been on attending to responsibilities at home: cleaning, cooking, and taking care of kids. When life gets busy, making an appointment… Read More »

• Posted on: May 1 2018

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Dialysis Close to Home

Thanks to the hard work of a dedicated nurse, inpatient dialysis services are now available to community members receiving care at Summit Healthcare. “THE ADMINISTRATION SUPPORTED me and helped me build this program from the ground up,” says Troy Layden, R.N., Dialysis Program Manager at Summit Healthcare. “It’s great to be part of an organization… Read More »

• Posted on: May 1 2018

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