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Yuma Edition: Medicare advice and community involvement with Luz Rios
On this episode of Yuma Edition, local Medicare expert Luz Rios discusses Medicare coverage, common misconceptions and how residents can avoid scams. Rios shares her journey to Yuma, how she became involved in helping people navigate Medicare and advice for those seeking reliable information about their coverage. She also discusses her involvement in Yuma County community organizations and recent events, including the Campesinos Sin Fronteras radio station gala, the Yuma NAACP gala and Día de los Muertos celebrations.
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Onvida Health adds new surgical microscope
Onvida Health said the Leica surgical microscope will help grow its spine surgery program, and give surgeons a clearer, more detailed view during complex, minimally invasive procedures. The post Onvida Health adds new surgical microscope appeared first on KYMA .
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Onvida Health reports 43% drop in sepsis deaths after launching new alert system
YUMA, AZ (AZFamily) — Sepsis remains one of the leading causes of hospital deaths worldwide, but healthcare providers at Onvida Health in Yuma say a new hospital-wide alert system is significantly improving patient outcomes. The health system announced it has reduced its sepsis-related death rate by 43% this year,...
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Onvida Health announces 43% reduction in sepsis-related deaths
Sepsis is a life-threatening emergency that happens when the body's response to an infection damages its own tissues and organs. It can lead to severe sepsis and septic shock. The post Onvida Health announces 43% reduction in sepsis-related deaths appeared first on KYMA .
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You Won’t Believe This Arizona Town Has Healthcare 11% Cheaper Than The Rest Of America
Most people, when they think about saving money on healthcare, imagine complicated insurance plans, confusing deductibles, and a lot of time on hold listening to music that was never good to begin with. Nobody thinks about just moving to Yuma, Arizona. But maybe they should. Healthcare costs in Yuma run...
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Sunsest Health holds ribbon cutting ceremony in Somerton for brand new clinic
The state of the art facility will provide the local and surrounding areas with top of the line health care and services. The post Sunsest Health holds ribbon cutting ceremony in Somerton for brand new clinic appeared first on KYMA .
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AWC, Sunset and Onvida split $150K grant to strengthen Yuma’s health care workforce
AWC, Onvida and Sunset gathered Wednesday, July 29, to celebrate a $150K grant from Arizona Complete Health. From left to right: Justin Farren, senior vice president and chief strategy officer at Onvida Health; Dr. Saika Somjee, senior director of clinical operations and education at Sunset Health; Dr. Reetika Dhawan, president of Arizona Western College; and Maria Chavoya, regional manager of community affairs at Arizona Complete Health and AWC governing board member.
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Arizona physician’s clinic closes amid $50M bond, Medicaid fraud charges
A Yuma, Ariz., physician’s clinic has closed after Dr. Ifran Fazil was arrested and charged with four felonies, including defrauding Arizona’s Medicaid program, money laundering and possessing dangerous drugs, leaving patients scrambling for care and waiting months for medical records, AZ Family reported July 24. Signs posted outside...
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Onvida Health opens doors for patients following Bio Family Clinic closure
The hospital said it has created a dedicated phone line to help patients looking for care, schedule appointments and get questions answered. The post Onvida Health opens doors for patients following Bio Family Clinic closure appeared first on KYMA .
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Exceptional Community Hospital hosts teddy bear clinic event for local kids
YUMA,Ariz.(KYMA)-Exceptional Community Hospital invited children in the community to bring their favorite teddy bears for a special checkup. Exceptional Community Hospital says today’s event was a huge success. Lisa Brazeel, with Exceptional Community Hospital, said, “Huge success, yes it was a huge success and we are so appreciative and...
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Yuma City Council learns stormwater update
Every year, state and federal laws require a report on city stormwater quality. This is to ensure the water going back into the Colorado River is safe and has low selenium levels. The post Yuma City Council learns stormwater update appeared first on KYMA .
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UCPSA breaks ground on new Yuma facility to expand disability services
United Cerebral Palsy of Souther Arizona (UCPSA) officially broke ground on a new facility in Yuma designed to support the organization's continued growth and expand services for individuals with disabilities across the region. The post UCPSA breaks ground on new Yuma facility to expand disability services appeared first on KYMA .