The most enjoyable part of understanding the type of physician Dr. Mir Ali is comes from meeting and talking with his… Read more
Dr. Mir Ali, M.D., F.A.C.C., just celebrated his third anniversary serving Rim Country residents. The cardiologist/ph… Read more
Taking certain medications and household products used to prevent or treat COVID-19 can cause significant harm and no… Read more
Health officials announced confirmation of the first postmortem COVID-19 case in Gila County Thursday afternoon. Read more
Officials hoped to test at least 50 first responders on the MHA Foundation’s first day of COVID-19 drive-thru testing… Read more
Twenty-one years ago I had the privilege of being a part of the first Nightingale Moment. As editor of Beginnings the… Read more
Rilus Dana of Dana and Associates, LLC, recently presented the program “Protecting Your Legacy” to members of Banner … Read more
Meal planning just got a little more complicated. From random items to missing ingredients, here are some great ways … Read more
Now, more than ever, people need tools to handle their emotions. Specifically, we need tools for calming our nervous … Read more
Worries and anxiety about COVID-19 and its impact can be overwhelming. Social distancing makes it even more challengi… Read more
Lymphedema is a common and serious condition that affects as many as 250 million people worldwide and for which there… Read more
The chief executive officers of Gila County’s two hospitals gave an update on their COVID-19 preparedness Thursday, May 7. Read more
Gila County health officials announced the county’s first probable COVID-19 death on Friday afternoon. Read more
Faye Hamilton works as a physician assistant in the emergency department of Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital. Read more
The MHA Foundation is buying the best COVID-19 tests on the market and will begin providing free tests to first respo… Read more
Gov. Doug Ducey on Monday announced a "blitz'' to test up to 60,000 Arizonans in the next three weekends to better de… Read more
In a whirlwind 90-minute meeting Thursday, county health officials answered questions and concerns in the first virtu… Read more
The Gila County Board of Supervisors approved April 21 an amendment to its long-standing Intergovernmental Agreement … Read more
Arizonans who believe they have been exposed to COVID-19 can now get tested. Read more
It seems appropriate to continue with articles about nursing in the 2020 Year of the Nurse and during this pandemic. … Read more
So how close is Arizona to finally hitting a peak in COVID-19 cases? Read more
There are now eight confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Gila County. Read more
Two more Gila County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Read more
While they hope it never happens, staff at Banner Payson Medical Center and first responders had a dry run using emer… Read more
Healthcare has evolved over the years in Rim Country. Banner Health took over the hospital five years ago and has mad… Read more
President of the Rim Country Educational Alliance, Jon Cline and Kenny Evans, president of MHA Foundation chat in the… Read more
Banner Health is making every effort to stay current with the developing COVID-19 situation and is following guidelin… Read more
Banner Payson Hospital Chief Executive Officer Lance Porter and MHA Foundation President Kenny Evans discuss the most… Read more
The Arizona Department of Health Services rolled out a new way to track COVID-19 cases by zip code Sunday. Read more
Hoarding toilet paper and panic-buying supplies were among early and local ripple effects from people misinformed abo… Read more
Now more than ever, our bodies need to be strong enough to fight off illnesses so that we can stay healthy during the… Read more
Protecting yourself and loved ones against the coronavirus means deep cleaning your home and disinfecting common area… Read more
During this time of social distancing and isolation to help slow the spread of COVID-19, your social media feed most … Read more
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness…” Charl… Read more
We’re all being inundated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) information, tips and news, everywhere we look. Bu… Read more
Surge capacity, or high volume, planning is something that Banner Payson Medical Center drills each year as part of o… Read more
Gov. Doug Ducey wants visitors to Arizona from the New York City area – and anywhere else there is "substantial commu… Read more
Crews Wednesday morning were putting up coronavirus tents in the parking lot of Banner Payson Medical Center. Read more
The Gila County Public Health Department has confirmed a third case of COVID-19 in Payson. Read more
A house full of children out of school? Check. Read more
The Gila County Public Health Department has confirmed its first positive case of COVID-19 in the county. Read more
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Murtaza Akhter… Read more
Earlier this week, health officials reported there are no COVID-19 cases in Gila County. Tests had been given to 24 p… Read more
During the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing homes are mandated by federal regulations and standards for the protection of t… Read more
The Virtual Dementia Tour planned March 31 by Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens in partnership with Gila County … Read more
Rim Country Health & Rehabilitation was honored to be asked to speak at this year’s Women’s Wellness Forum. Our v… Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a top source for 24/7 health security. It is strongly urging … Read more
In an impressive 18-year streak, Americans have rated nurses as the No. 1 most ethical and honest profession, accordi… Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a top source for 24/7 health security. It is strongly urging us to protect ourselves w… Read more
In an impressive 18-year streak, Americans have rated nurses as the No. 1 most ethical and honest profession, according to the most recent Gal… Read more
If you’ve been following state and national news, you can’t miss the focus on COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus, a disease that’s … Read more
After four cold winter months, the Payson Homeless Initiative and Homeless Veterans Initiative program at Mount Cross Lutheran Church has clos… Read more
Several offices have been temporarily closed and a number of events in Rim Country either canceled or rescheduled because of the Coronavirus (… Read more
Gov. Doug Ducey March 11 issued a Declaration of Emergency and an Executive Order to provide health officials and administrators with the tool… Read more
PHOENIX – State lawmakers voted Tuesday to require warning labels on medical marijuana and use proceeds from a new tax to study any link betwe… Read more
The 22nd Annual Women’s Wellness Forum is Saturday, April 18 at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino ballroom. The theme is “Embrace your Health.” Read more
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Arizona has two confirmed cases and three presumptive positive cases of COVID-19, according to state health officials. Presumptive positive me… Read more
“MHA has been on the forefront of bringing reliable and redundant broadband backbone to Payson and the surrounding area” says Patti Beauchamp,… Read more
Rilus Dana of Dana and Associates, LLC., recently presented the program “Protecting Your Legacy” to members of Banner High Country Seniors of Payson. Read more
OK, I’ve done it and likely you have too: “enough is enough” when the jeans get too tight and frustration has reached its max. We decide to go… Read more
K-12 leadership development chair for the MHA Foundation, Jennifer Smith, sat down recently with Payson High School principal, Jeff Simon, to … Read more
A year ago this month, volunteer Cheri Eberhardy started offering Reiki therapy to patients at Banner Payson Medical Center. Alice Felden join… Read more
Because of illicit items being placed in the previous med drop box, the Payson Police Department has partnered with Sharps MedSafe. Read more
Every parent/caregiver wants the best for their child. Yet, nothing is more heartbreaking than seeing them struggle and being unsure of how to… Read more
There’s a good chance you’ve watched a loved one struggle with health issues including heart disease, weight concerns, smoking, diabetes, depr… Read more
There’s a good chance you’ve watched a loved one struggle with health issues including heart disease, weight concerns, smoking, diabetes, depr… Read more
The signs of a heart attack require immediate attention. Call 9-1-1 in an emergency, otherwise if you have concerns about your heart health, g… Read more
February is Heart Health Awareness month. But, your heart health is important every month. Know the signs. Know your body. Call 9-1-1. Read more
Are you taking too many pills? Dr. Mir Ali, M.D., F.A.C.C., of Heart, Artery & Vein Institute, 127 E. Main St., Suite A., Payson, thinks t… Read more
Speaking about the much needed Life Skills Program offered through the Payson Center for Success, Jennifer Smith, MHA Foundation’s K-12 leader… Read more
The fascinating history of the Payson hospital is the topic up for discussion as MHA Foundation President Kenny Evans visits with Jon Cline, p… Read more
There was quite a stir when the American Medical Association journal published an article on Miriam E. Nelson’s research on the outcome of a y… Read more
Cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease, is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S. Myocardial infarcti… Read more
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The 911 call on Dec. 20, 2019 sounded strange. Read more
PHOENIX – Concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus continue to grow after a Tempe resident was confirmed Sunday to have contracted the re… Read more
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) announced today that a Maricopa C… Read more
Just about every night on the national news broadcasts, there are stories about the current flu season and the fact that children are being hi… Read more
“MHA Foundation has played a huge role in the success of the Aspire program,” says Payson High School physics teacher Drew Fiala. Read more
As loving as our pets might be, on occasion they get frisky and a little snippy, sometimes biting the hand that feeds them or that of a visito… Read more
The New Year has arrived and with it many of us wish to take steps toward better health and more abundant life. An important element of good h… Read more
Highlighting the success and progress of local nursing education, program professor Ty Jones and Jamie Ludtke, who went through the program, g… Read more
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Gotta love living in Gila County: Fresh air, views, small town friendly. Read more
As we head into the new year, I wanted to let you know how much your Medicare premiums, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket costs will be in 2020. Read more
Just in time for flu and cold season, Banner Urgent Care has opened locations in Payson, Show Low and Lakeside. Read more
A rash of deaths and illnesses linked to vaping may have been caused by toxins added to the nicotine and marijuana-laced smoking devices to in… Read more
Let’s review the common types experiences one may have as they approach their retirement years. We hope to enjoy activities that include golf,… Read more
Many of the volunteers who visit the RCH Campus understand the importance of engaging the residents via creative visits. Here are just a few w… Read more
Rim Country Health and Rehabilitation recently honored some of its employees. Read more
The first time I ever saw Dr. Gear was at a “Doc Talk” presented by the hospital. This was the first time I’d ever seen a chiropractor. I had … Read more
I had severe pain in my knee. I went to Dr. Gear’s office and was told I had to get X-rays. I had the X-rays and went to the state of Washingt… Read more
The first time I ever saw Dr. Gear was at a “Doc Talk” presented by the hospital This was the first time I’d ever seen a chiropractor. I had w… Read more
Until I was 59, I couldn’t remember a day without a headache — generally a migraine. Over my life I’d been seen by MDs, acupuncturists, pain s… Read more
Heart disease is bad news, pure and simple: In the United States, the condition causes more than one in four deaths, making it the leading cau… Read more
In mid-2016, at age 10, I was feeling severe back pain. I was at the point where I could not move without severe pain up my spinal column. It … Read more
