Summit Healthcare will be providing around-the-clock monitoring of its ICU patients by highly trained intensivist physicians (doctors specially trained in critical care) and critical care specialists, delivering an extra layer of care that enhances patient safety. In addition to our hospital staff, we are partnering with Advanced ICU Care® to provide Board-certified intensivists (critical care […]
WHEN IT COMES to battling breast cancer, early detection and proactive solutions are key. Thanks to diagnostic technologies and increased education about finding breast cancer in its earliest stages, healthcare providers and patients are teaming up to find breast cancer when the disease is most responsive to treatment. There are approximately 2.8 million breast cancer survivors […]
COLD WEATHER’S moving in, but that doesn’t mean your workout routine has to suffer. When seasons change, your fitness routine should, too. Learn some smart strategies for exercising this fall. Here are four helpful tips to keep in mind as you set out to exercise this autumn: Layer it on. You need to be warm to […]
SUGAR IS FLOWING and bedtimes are later than usual. Try these tricks for a healthy, spooky holiday. [feature_headline type=”left” level=”h6″ icon=”apple” style=”color: #008238″]Eat a healthy meal first.[/feature_headline] To help cut down on the amount of candy your little one consumes, eat a healthy family meal together prior to trick-or-treating. [feature_headline type=”left” level=”h6″ icon=”arrow-down” style=”color: #008238″]Keep sugar to […]
The kids in the White Mountains of Arizona are getting into the routine of juggling homework, extracurricular activities and going to bed at a decent time since school started in August. These are all important things to keep children healthy, especially with the flu season right around the corner. Rachel Armstrong, certified pediatric nurse practitioner […]
When you suffer from any type of pain, finding relief is a top priority. In fact, there are all kinds of treatments people try from over-the-counter medications, physical therapy and even surgical procedures. What about food? Registered dietitian Jody Pannozzo with MyDietitian.com gave us a few foods we might want to buy on our next […]
In the United States more than 100 million individuals live with chronic pain. September has been declared Pain Awareness Month to not only raise awareness, but also empower and encourage fellow pain survivors to know they’re supported in the community. Pain Awareness Month was established in 2001 by a coalition of groups and organizations. There […]
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 […]
