WASHINGTON — Health insurance companies may no longer need to cover a wide swath of preventive health care services t… Read moreU.S. judge rules insurers don’t have to cover many free preventive health services
PHOENIX — Autism in Arizona and across the U.S. is on the rise, as awareness has led to earlier detection in communit… Read moreAutism rates rise in U.S., along with awareness in communities of color
What changed for you? Your health, priorities, more time with your family or the urge to travel (more)? Read moreA Word from The Administrator
As residents in a rural community, we often think about, and talk about, what we’d do if we needed surgery. Luckily, … Read moreYou make the choice
Asparagus lovers, this is a must try recipe. Quick and easy, and delicious. Read moreRCH Family Recipe for a Spring Side Dish
You know – I’m just not the same since my fall. I’m not at the top of my game since surgery. What rehab therapy optio… Read moreRCH Rehabilitation Therapy Department
PHOENIX — Businesses in Arizona would be fined if they deny their employees religious exemptions for the flu vaccine … Read moreAZ Republicans hope to expand religious exemption protections
Banner High Country Seniors has made several changes recently, according to Jennifer Lawless, associate director, Vol… Read moreBanner High Country Seniors makes a few changes
PHOENIX — Arizonans with autism and post-traumatic stress disorder could add marijuana to their medical toolkit under… Read moreLawmakers seek to add autism, PTSD to list of medical-marijuana eligible conditions
Leslie Cook of Plant Powered Payson, working with Food For Life – The Power of Food for Health, brings the second of … Read moreTips on Simple Meals for Healthy Living
PHOENIX — State legislators are pushing a bill to build a state dementia plan and put up to $500,000 toward new jobs … Read moreIncrease in dementia cases lead legislators to ask up to $500,000 for Alzheimer’s
The Payson Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship is being offered to facilitate the further education of potential healt… Read moreScholarship for potential health care workers
PHOENIX — Doctors often show bias toward autistic adults, showing skepticism about their autistic identity, using abl… Read more‘Above all else, believe us’: Doctors’ biased behavior toward autistic adults taints treatment
Former Phoenix firefighter Tim Gallagher and Payson Police Officer Keven Rush present a program about Payson Guardian… Read moreLibrary Friends host Payson Guardians program
PHOENIX — Crime survivors and their families from across Arizona gathered at the state Capitol Monday asking lawmaker… Read moreCrime survivors rally at state Capitol to demand better trauma care
The Gila County Health and Emergency Management Department has announced that the dental clinic for pregnant and post… Read moreWomen’s dental clinic postponed
Sonora Quest is now offering its first home test collection kits for either colorectal cancer screenings or measuring… Read moreSonora Quest now offers home test collection kits
Gila County plans a free dental clinic in Payson from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23 for pregnant and postpa… Read moreCounty offers free Payson dental clinics
“Students at Rim Country Middle School gave outstanding presentations from their research regarding colleges and univ… Read moreAVID spotlights Rim Country Middle School
Club Payson Volleyball, a nonprofit organization started in 2011 by Shelli and Trevor Creighton, is a thriving club s… Read moreClub Payson Volleyball is a hit for local athletes
Press Ganey, a national health care experience service, recently recognized Banner Payson Medical Center with its Hum… Read moreBanner Payson earns national Outstanding Nursing award
Heartful Solutions for Families opened last week. It offers child-centered counseling for children ages 3 to 13 years… Read moreChild-friendly therapy comes to Rim Country
Worried an unanticipated trip to the Valley in a medical helicopter may leave you with a massive medical bill? Banner… Read moreBannerAir now has memberships available
The Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment deadline of Jan. 15 is fast approaching. Read moreOpen enrollment ending at healthcare.gov
Tonto National Forest fire officials are planning to burn pits near Pine and the Payson Helibase, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. Read morePit burns planned near Pine and Payson Helibase
Bobbi Hlavacek stood in the front yard with half a dozen children zooming around. Read moreLocal girl gets best Christmas gift ever
Leslie Cook, a Food for Life instructor from Payson, is offering a free class, “Healthy Meals on a Budget Cooking Cla… Read moreFree class offered to cook healthy meals on a budget
The University of Arizona offers the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) across the state. It begins in January and con… Read moreZoom diabetes prevention program from UA starts January
How did $7.1 million from the MHA Foundation positively impact our community in 2022? Read moreMHA contributes $7.1 million in 2022
For students seeking a path to careers in health care, the allied health program at the Eastern Arizona College Payso… Read moreAllied health programs at EAC Payson campus
The Community Health and Care Fair has been serving residents of the Rim Country for more than 20 years. It started a… Read moreHealth and Care Fair serving area since 1999
North Country HealthCare Payson is one of 10 health centers across the state that is taking part in an 18-month progr… Read moreNorth Country HealthCare – Payson has program to improve health care for adolescents
The Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens will host a virtual diabetes education day via Zoom from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.… Read moreDiabetes Education Day Nov. 9
The Community Health and Care Fair is 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 5 at Julia Randall Elementary School gym/cafeteria. Read moreHealth and Care Fair is Nov. 5
The Gila County Board of Supervisors approved a Memorandum of Understanding between Gila County and Arizona Community… Read moreCounty helping to bring dental health care to county residents
AZ Health Zone has announced the winner of a three-month membership provided by Arizona Fitness Club. Read moreWinner of 30 miles in 30 days challenge announced
Three intergovernmental agreements between Gila County and the Arizona Department of Health Services were approved at… Read moreSupervisors approve updates to IGAs with state health department
Over one in four Americans age 65+ falling each year, National Council on Aging (NCOA) provides facts, tools, and fal… Read moreFacts on Falls Prevention
Rehabilitation Week began in 1976 as a small campaign run by a rehabilitation services group in Scranton, Penn., call… Read moreRCH celebrated National Rehabilitation Week welcoming back Richard Staudt
September is not just another month, but another season that just swept in upon us. I continue to enjoy this season m… Read moreA Word from the Rim Country Health Administrator
These savory muffins are ideal for a quick breakfast on the go, or to enjoy as a satisfying snack. Read moreIt’s fall and the season for apples (and bacon, of course)
A special program, Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 23 at Southwest Be… Read moreMental health first aid training
A COVID-19 vaccine clinic takes place in Payson Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the Gila County Health Department Office, 110 … Read moreCOVID vaccine clinic
“This is a whole-community commitment,” Ponderosa Family Care’s Dr. Alan Michels states, “How can we build internship… Read moreBuilding the future of Payson’s rural medical profession
Rim Country residents can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chroni… Read moreLife Line Screening returns to Payson
Arizona life expectancy fell by 2.5 years in 2020, posting one of the steepest drops in a nation that saw the sharpes… Read moreArizona life expectancy fell an ‘extraordinary’ 2.5 years in 2020
The MHA Foundation, in conjunction with the Payson Fire Department is offering a free CPR and AED class from 6 p.m. t… Read moreFree CPR and AED class Sept. 13
We dial 911 for medical emergencies. We dial 511 for roadway conditions and 211 for information about local resources… Read more988 suicide prevention hotline
Last month Gila County Health and Emergency Management hosted open forums in Payson and Globe-Miami asking residents … Read moreOpioid and Substance Abuse Town Hall Aug. 18
Often month or years of planning goes into the birth of a baby. Most often, this turns out to be a normal, wonderful … Read moreLocal doctors discuss pregnancy complications and changes in the law
Last month Gila County Health and Emergency Management hosted open forums in Payson and Globe-Miami asking residents who’ve been affected by o… Read moreOpioid and Substance Abuse Town Hall Aug. 18
Often month or years of planning goes into the birth of a baby. Most often, this turns out to be a normal, wonderful experience. Read moreLocal doctors discuss pregnancy complications and changes in the law
The shrinking workforce problem faced by many of the area’s businesses has led to DaVita Rim Country Dialysis’ decision to close. Read moreDaVita Dialysis center closing Aug. 31
The Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens is hosting two free Zoom programs in August. One is for caregivers, co-sponsored by Pinal County Pu… Read moreUpcoming Zoom programs for caregivers and diabetics
Recently student participants in this year’s Arizona Association Future Farmers of America State Leadership Camp were able to help young patie… Read moreStudent volunteers help pediatric patients and visitors at Banner Payson Medical Center
Gila County Health and Emergency Management is hosting a town hall meeting Friday, July 29 on opioid and substance abuse in Payson and Rim Country. Read moreTown Hall meeting on opioid and substance abuse planned
The AZ Health Zone program has a 30-day, 30-mile challenge for Rim residents. It is asking all interested to “Commit to be Fit” to move 30 mil… Read more30 days – 30 miles challenge
Let’s celebrate the middle of the year. Schools are on summer break! Vacations are planned! Some students have graduated from high school and … Read moreA word from the Rim Country Health Administrator
Rim Country Health & Rehabilitation (RCH) has been long known for having tenured employees. Some have been here for decades. Read moreTeam members happy to be at Rim Country Health
Meet Payton Turner, Certified Lymphedema Specialist (and also an OTA-Occupational Therapy Assistant) at Rim Country Health & Rehabilitation. Read moreLymphedema Therapy resumes outpatient appointments
Rural communities across America, including communities in Arizona like Payson, face a critical shortage of doctors. As that shortage reaches … Read moreUofA Rural Medicine Program thriving in Payson
If you visit the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino with any regularity, you may have noticed a change — the building that housed Tonto Apache Health… Read moreTonto Apache Healthcare temporarily in a different building
There are few medical practitioners whose sole practice is the care of children in Rim Country. One of those is pediatric nurse practitioner R… Read moreNurse practitioner caring for kids in Rim Country
Following in the steps of Gov. Doug Ducey, Gila County ended its COVID-19 proclamation of emergency at the May 17 Gila County Board of Supervi… Read moreCounty terminates COVID proclamation of emergency
With warm weather and summer vacation just around the corner, it’s time to brush up on bike safety. The Gila County Health Department AZ Healt… Read moreBike Safety Family Fun Day
"The middle school has often been like the middle child of a family," Jake Swartwood, Dean of Students/Athletic Coordinator at Rim Country Mid… Read moreRCMS students get their own fitness center
There's an iconic trail right in our backyards. "This is truly a historical and an incredible community asset," Jennifer Smith, MHA Foundation… Read moreHistoric Highline Trail restoration in spotlight
Gila County’s been on the front line of the nation’s drug overdose epidemic for years. Read moreGila County first in state for drug overdoses
The Superior Court in Payson held its first hearing in the new Tommie Cline Martin Complex on April 21, two days after county supervisors held… Read moreSuperior Court holds first hearings in new complex
Although it is on the Tonto Apache Reservation, the new Tonto Apache primary care clinic is open to all. Read moreMore primary medical care options for Rim community
Native Air 7 in Payson was founded 20 years ago this April. It was first branded as Native American Air Ambulance, then rebranded to Native Air. Read moreNative Air 7 celebrates 20 years of service in Rim Country
If you or a loved one are faced with the decision to move to a nursing home, either you're battling with a worsening disease like Alzheimer's … Read moreLearning about options
Will society eventually reach a point where COVID-19 is not top of mind? Read moreA word from the administrator
Rim Country Health and Rehabilitation, 807 W. Longhorn Rd., Payson, has four new team members in key roles. Read moreRCH introduces new team members
Due to the continued decrease in cases across Gila County and testing now more widely available, Gila County Health & Emergency Management… Read moreCounty discontinues free COVID-19 tests
WASHINGTON – U.S. life expectancy fell by an “unprecedented and shocking” 1.8 years between 2019 and 2020, a dramatic drop that experts say ca… Read moreLife expectancy fell a ‘shocking’ 1.8 years in 2020
Diabetes is an epidemic in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 34 million Americans have… Read moreLiving with Diabetes workshop
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H), a nonprofit organization that provides compassionate primary care, substance abuse and … Read moreSouthwest Behavioral hosts virtual career fair
"Over the first six years, Banner Payson Medical Center spent 15 million dollars updating the physician's diagnoses equipment…." Hoyt Skabelun… Read more3D Mammogram technology coming to Banner Payson
VFW – Veterans of Foreign Wars – is a nonprofit whose core values are to honor military service, ensure the care of veterans and their familie… Read moreVFW-Tonto Basin receives life-saving equipment
Make an appointment now for a spot at a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Friday, March 11 at the Gila County Health and Emergency Management Office… Read moreCOVID-19 vaccination clinic set
Recently, a woman was left for dead after a fentanyl overdose, but survived thanks to quick action by a Payson Police Department officer. Read moreOpioid Focus Group seeking Rim Country participants
"Due to the passion of local students and teachers, what started over 20 years ago as a local scholarship operation for prospective Rim Countr… Read moreEAC Nursing Program remains ahead of the curve
The Gila County Health Department is getting $172,350 from the state for the ongoing fight against the opioid epidemic. Read moreCounty gets more money to fight opioid epidemic
A limited number of COVID-19 tests are available for free at area libraries thanks to a cooperative effort between the Gila County Library Dis… Read moreFree COVID-19 test kits at libraries
COVID-19 and its variants aren’t a thing of the past yet, but the windfall of money coming to the Gila County Health and Emergency Services De… Read moreCounty takes actions on last COVID-19 money
The Banner High Country Seniors of Payson are hosting a program at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 12, with Michael Ward, R.N., on fall prevention… Read moreUpcoming event — Learn steps for fall prevention
Terra Trammell serves a critical need in Payson and other areas of the state as an investigator for the Department of Economic Security’s Adul… Read moreDES seeks investigators for vulnerable adults
The Centers for Disease Control has shortened the recommended time for isolation from 10 days for those with COVID-19 to five days, if asympto… Read moreCOVID isolation time shortened
The flu and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses, according to the Centers for Disease… Read moreThe differences between flu and COVID-19
Gila County had six lab-confirmed cases of the flu reported in a Dec. 5-11 reports, but there are likely more, local health officials say. Read moreCounty has given 641 flu shots, reports six cases
The Arizona Department of Health Services reports lab-confirmed flu cases are on the rise. The most recent information shows the state has 771… Read moreFlu activity increasing in state
Learn more about preventing Type 2 Diabetes with the PreventT2 lifestyle change program offered by North Country HealthCare. Read moreFree diabetes program starting in January
Josh Beck, deputy director for Gila County Health and Emergency Management, is seeking input from residents throughout the county. Read moreHealth department wants input on community plan
The Breast Cancer Support Group monthly meeting is at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 16 at the Payson Senior Center, 514 W. Main St. Read moreBreast Cancer Support Group meeting Thursday
The Tonto Apache Tribe has opened a health clinic that is open to tribe members and the public. Read moreTonto Apache Healthcare facility opens to public
The Payson Police Department recently donated 10 bicycles to Southwest Behavioral & Health Services. Read morePolice department donates bikes
“They will be there, and they will be there in force,” Payson Police Chief Ronald Tischer declared when describing how the community responds … Read moreServing the hearts of our community
“It’s a shared mission.” Payson Fire Chief, David Staub, explained how the department’s relationship is with Mogollon Health Alliance. Both or… Read more$50,000 grant for local firefighters and EMTs
Payson and Globe teen councils could see an infusion of $350,000 over the next five years. The Gila County Department of Health and Emergency … Read moreCounty seeks $350k in grants for teen councils, teen pregnancy
