April 2009
Photos for April 2, 2009
Phil Brawner walks at a brisk pace while doing his cardiovascular workout at the Payson Athletic Club.
The grounds at Rim Country Health & Retirement Community offer residents a peaceful respite from bustling activities in Payson.
The resources to understand and cope with diabetes are many. The American Diabetes Association has an extensive number of cookbooks and educational materials; Better Homes & Gardens publishes regular magazines, plus cookbooks and more to help those with the disease stay on top of the latest medical information, and eat in a healthy way.
Just 20 minutes of exercise a day cuts heart attack risk by 44 percent.
Smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in America, claiming half a million lives annually. That’s the equivalent of crashing three fully loaded jumbo jets every day. Yet, studies show that doctors make little sustained effort to convince patients to give up smoking. By contrast, 70 percent of smokers say a doctor’s advice would deter them.
Candice Conte works on one of the lab’s diagnostic tools. Through the years, Payson Regional Medical Center has continued to incorporate the latest in technology to better serve its patients.
Excessive sun exposure in your youth results in a three times greater risk of developing melanoma as an adult.
An average of 8 to 12 patients per day receive treatment at the DaVita Dialysis Center in Payson.
Anne Mayo examines a slide containing melanoma cells at Payson Regional Medical Center’s pathology lab.
Kay Small makes a trip to Payson from Pine three times a week for treatment at the DaVita Rim Country Dialysis Center located in the Rim Country Health and Retirement Community.
As Payson High School’s athletic trainer, Ryan Howard’s duties include diagnosing, treating and counseling student-athletes, as well as advising coaches.
Ralph Watson tries out his new prostheses which feature computer controlled ankles. Watson’s rehabilitation is supervised by physical therapist Neil Gregor and prosthetic and orthotic technician Eric Prescott at Payson Care Center.
The Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) program’s ‘bible’ is “The Choice is Mine.” The book explains the program, gives exchange lists and food diary pages. The program offers charms as rewards for each successful step members make on their path to a lower weight.
Tina Kassam helps a yoga student relax her shoulder muscles by gently stretching the arm to its full length.
More than 10 percent of Americans annually visit alternative practitioners like Dr. Liz Summers of Bee Well Chiropractic.
Payson Athletic Club offers 10 exercise classes a week, including the Silver Sneakers class for seniors. Instructors lead the class through gentle, range of motion exercises using balance balls and resistance tubing.
Good oral health is important for pets, too. Veterinary Technician Lisa Orozco, of Payson Pet Care, cleans a cat’s teeth.
Sharleen and Ty Jones are both nurses at Payson Regional Medical Center. The couple have worked in the profession for 13 years.
Payson Physical Therapy Owner Scott Nossek shows technician Mary Lynn how to use the Wii balance board.
Payson High School Longhorn quarterback Ridge Halenar does strength conditioning exercises on his left shoulder at Payson Physical Therapy. Halenar injured the shoulder during his freshman year.
Dr. Sandra Snyder, of Payson Pet Care, stresses the importance of routine vaccinations and annual exams to help your pet enjoy a long and healthy life.
Jan Milligan prepares french fries as part of the day’s menu for the Payson Senior Center’s in-house lunch and the Meals on Wheels program.
Dr. John Vandruff enjoys the challenges of working in a small town, and considers himself an old-fashioned, family doctor.
Dr. Eric Anderson and Lead Dental Assistant Christine Chapman, of Anderson Dental Group, recommend you schedule teeth cleanings every six months to prevent expensive repair work as a result of neglected oral hygiene.
Dr. John Vandruff (left) has for two decades been on the sidelines of Payson High School football games, ensuring immediate medical help was available to treat injured players. Vandruff is also the president of the local medical association, and a family health care physician.
Payson Regional Medical Center can trace its roots back to a concerted community effort to provide regular health care for residents of the Rim Country at a formal facility. From that effort in the mid-1950s, the hospital has grown through the generosity of citizens, and a commitment from Community Health Systems, to become one of the top 100 small hospitals in the country, and to provide an ever-increasing number of state-of-the-art services.
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