Are you a chronic pain sufferer? Do you feel like you’re alone and don’t know where to turn for help? More than 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain and help is available. This includes checking out pain management resources and talking to a healthcare provider at Summit Healthcare. For more information, visit www.summithealthcare.net.
Show Low, AZ, Summit Healthcare Women’s Imaging Center is excited to offer the latest in breast cancer screening advances, Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exams, developed by Hologic, Inc., a worldwide leader in Women’s Health. Utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis technology, Genius exams are clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancers, while simultaneously decreasing the […]
Summit Healthcare receives high rankings from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for quality and safety of patients. More than 3500 hospitals participated in the program and Summit Healthcare in Show Low, AZ received a 4-stars out of 5-stars, with 5-star being the best quality. Similar to hotel star ratings, the Overall Hospital Quality […]
Some people don’t like to eat breakfast. It could be because they don’t have enough time or maybe they just aren’t hungry. Whatever the reason, registered dietitian Jody Pannozzo from MyDietitian.com said eating breakfast is important not only for adults, but children too. She gave us the low down on what happens if you don’t eat […]
Beginning in October 2016, Summit Healthcare will implement remote tele-health monitoring of intensive care unit (ICU) patients through the most advanced telemedicine program available. Highly trained intensivist physicians and critical care specialists will provide an extra layer of care that enhances patient safety 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Summit Healthcare is the first […]
Lung cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, and it rarely causes symptoms until the advanced stages that are difficult to treat. Early detection of lung cancer is key,” says Snehal Thakkar, M.D., medical oncologist at Summit Healthcare. “If you are worried about your risk or have concerns, talk with your primary care […]
When kids head back to school things get pretty hectic for parents, especially when life is always on the go. One thing that can be stressful is trying to figure out what to feed the kids. Registered dietitian Chrissy Barth from Nutrition Lifestyle Education has a few snack suggestions that are not only easy for […]
Did you know that certain foods can help protect your skin from the sun? Registered dietitian Jody Pannozzo from MyDietitian.com talked about some sun fighting foods you can incorporate into your daily meals and other tools to fight off the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. 1. What foods can help protect you from the sun? To […]
Based on a national, evidence-based primary care model designed to enhance a baby’s emotional, intellectual, and physical growth during the first five years of life, Summit Healthcare’s Healthy Steps for Young Children program connects parents with Harvard-trained specialists and a wealth of child health resources and information. The program offers the following services to parents […]
Sometimes the body’s natural healing process isn’t enough. Summit Healthcare Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center offers a comprehensive outpatient program to diabetes complications, burns, and even spider bites. Seeing an unmet need in the community and an increase in chronic nonhealing wounds, Summit Healthcare began offering access to proven therapies that speed the healing process […]
