Fall is my favorite time of year in Payson. While summer comes to an end, we look forward to the crispness in the air… Read more
Dementia is a syndrome – usually of a chronic or progressive nature – that leads to deterioration in cognitive function. Read more
Did you know that pumpkin is a superfood? It’s low in calories and contains multiple nutrients in one serving. Read more
PHOENIX — A new statewide poll suggests there may be little, if anything that Gov. Doug Ducey and his new $400-an-hou… Read more
Over a dozen University of Arizona College of Medicine –Phoenix students are going to be taking a very close two-year… Read more
PHOENIX — Arizonans are poisoning themselves with medication meant for horses and cattle in their belief it will prev… Read more
At its Sept. 7 meeting, the Gila County Board of Supervisors approved several items to continue the county’s fight ag… Read more
Even before COVID-19, America faced a crisis of poor nutrition aggravated by widespread food insecurity. Those underl… Read more
Dr. Mir Ali’s Heart, Artery and Vein Institute did its first in-office peripheral arterial intervention in early August. Read more
Laurie Timothy spent 33 days in Banner Payson Medical Center with COVID-19. She has only high praise for her ordeal a… Read more
A trio of local nonprofit organizations have been working together to put the "fun" into fundraising. Over the past y… Read more
Holding posters and waving to receptive drivers as they honked, upward of 100 people took part in a protest against B… Read more
PHOENIX -- A top doctor at the state's largest hospital network said the facilities could begin to impose capacity re… Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts have touched the lives of all Gila County residents. Read more
Did you know that August 22 marks National Tooth Fairy Day? This day is a great way to start a discussion about oral … Read more
The Town of Payson invites the community to attend a joint work study meeting between the council and the Rim Country… Read more
The Water Wheel Fire and Medical District is proud to report there are now 13 automatic external defibrillators (AEDs… Read more
The Women’s Wellness Forum has for the second year been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. Read more
Mayor Tom Morrissey never in his lifetime thought he would discuss recreational marijuana, but that is just what the … Read more
Between 150 and 200 people took part in the two-day free health clinic hosted by AZ SonShine, a ministry of the Arizo… Read more
How much do you know about opioids? Have you or a family member or friend struggled with addiction to prescription op… Read more
PHOENIX – Although the percentage of those unwilling to take a COVID-19 vaccine has remained unchanged since May, Ari… Read more
When you pull up to Banner Payson Medical Center, you will see a new bird on the helicopter pad. Read more
Gila County could get more than $19 million in COVID-19 funds when all is said and done. Read more
Arizona Sonshine plans a free multi-service health clinic Friday, July 23 and Saturday, July 24 at Julia Randall Elem… Read more
This fall, Eastern Arizona College’s Payson Campus offers a class that combines working out with fun dance moves and … Read more
Embrace your health. "Good health is not something we can buy. However, it can be an extremely valuable savings accou… Read more
Gila County has seen a sudden increase in COVID-19 positive cases in the Payson, Star Valley and Pine areas, accordin… Read more
Rim Country Health & Rehabilitation is proactive about keeping compliant with medical protocols and procedures. S… Read more
The first half of this year has flown by. First things first… the Rim Country Health (RCH) family sends a special tha… Read more
Rim Country Health & Rehabilitation is pleased to share that a new Certified Lymphedema Specialist is on board an… Read more
Smoke from the Backbone Fire and others continues to affect several communities in the area. Read more
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H) has been recognized by the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program (H… Read more
Gov. Doug Ducey doesn’t plan to block state universities from requiring students to be vaccinated against at least so… Read more
Residents living in and around the Payson can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabet… Read more
Gila County has new free COVID testing services. It will do COVID antibody testing as well as rapid COVID testing. Vi… Read more
Even if you’re an experienced parent, you’ll add to your child-rearing toolkit in the free series of Active Parenting… Read more
May is mental health awareness month. “Anything we can do to improve mental health in our community will strengthen o… Read more
Teens aged 12-18 can now get vaccinated — another hallmark in the long, deadly struggle to turn back the pandemic. Read more
Hoyt Skabelund, chief executive officer of Banner Payson Medical Center, gave a Zoom audience of High Country Seniors… Read more
A coach's wife has to wear many hats, especially in a small town like Payson. Team chef, on-call taxi, therapist, hos… Read more
At its May 4 meeting the Gila County Board of Supervisors gladly approved an amendment to its intergovernmental agree… Read more
The national epidemic of fentanyl abuse has reached Payson. Det. Mike Varga with the Payson Police Department gave a … Read more
Banner Payson Medical Center is hosting a “Reverse Parade” for all its volunteers as part of National Volunteer Appre… Read more
The Gila County Health and Emergency Management Department is pausing all its Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Read more
Embry Health opened a public drive-thru testing location Tuesday, March 30 at Payson United Methodist Church, 414 N. … Read more
The number of people suffering from mental illness going into the criminal justice system is mind numbing. Read more
On March 11, 2020, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic (by W.H.O.). The U.S. changed in a blink of an eye. What, we have… Read more
At Rim Country Health & Rehabilitation (RCH) the health and safety of our residents is our utmost priority. Read more
On March 11, 2020, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic (by W.H.O.). The U.S. changed in a blink of an eye. What, we have to stay at home? How wil… Read more
At Rim Country Health & Rehabilitation (RCH) the health and safety of our residents is our utmost priority. Read more
The county is planning to rent additional space in Payson for COVID testing. Read more
Giving patients just a few day’s notice, Untamed Herbs, Payson’s medical and recreational marijuana dispensary, closed Sunday. Read more
"You can see it in their eyes, you can see it in their demeanor when they are there volunteering," says Jennifer Smith, MHA Foundation Program… Read more
“We gave away every single drop of vaccine we could find,” said Jennifer Smith and Kenny Evans of MHA Foundation, speaking on the community ef… Read more
The Health Insurance Marketplace, or healthcare.gov, is open for a special enrollment period through May 15. Read more
Among all the trials and tribulations that everyone has been going through during this last year, we have great reason to be proud to be Arizonans. Read more
Each month the Visiting Angels of Northern Arizona team votes for the Shining Star of the month. At the end of the year, those 12 care special… Read more
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Gila County’s first COVID vaccine clinic for the general public was a smashing success this weekend, with 1,900 doses of the Moderna shot admi… Read more
Eastern Arizona College’s Nursing Program is No. 1 in Arizona, according to RegisteredNursing.org, a nursing advocacy organization. Read more
When Marion Cobo was asked to help set up the Payson Christian Clinic in 2007, she never thought she would still be there more than a decade later. Read more
Two new doctors, Jillian Shannon and Christina M. Tondora, recently joined Gabbert Medical, 903 E. Highway 260, Suite #4, bringing with them n… Read more
The Gila County Community Action Program team is promoting a free online mental health first aid training course. Read more
The Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens, Area Agency on Aging for Pinal and Gila County warns the area’s older residents may be targets for… Read more
If you are an essential worker or 65 and older and have not yet received a COVID vaccine, sign up for a mass drive-thru vaccination event to b… Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the education system, as we know it, on its head. Facing this pandemic and the uncertainty it brings, school … Read more
MhaXwell is not here to teach ventriloquism, as could be mistakenly thought when hearing about his arrival in Rim Country. While technically a… Read more
Outpacing many Arizona counties, Gila County health officials announced Friday that they were expanding COVID vaccination efforts to include t… Read more
While COVID has mostly claimed the lives of older residents, it has also claimed young people in Gila County. Read more
We needed moisture, and we got it. The National Weather Service in Flagstaff reports that from early Monday morning to late Tuesday afternoon,… Read more
The Gila County Health Department is continuing to work with community partners to administer the vaccine to the residents of Gila County. Read more
A video discussion workshop for family members caring for someone with dementia Read more
Whenever there is an incident of rabies anywhere in Gila County, it always makes the news. With only four cases in the county in the last two … Read more
Gila County Health & Emergency Management COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ Sheet: Read more
COVID-19 has brought ever-worsening infection, hospitalization, and sadly death rates to Arizona over the past weeks and months. Regional rura… Read more
Michael O’Driscoll, director of the Gila County Health Department, recently provided the following: the county appreciates your patience in th… Read more
Meet the new Banner Payson Medical Center CEO, Hoyt Skabelund. Fresh from Colorado and replacing Lance Porter, who moved within the Banner Sys… Read more
Gila County is currently leading the state in the rate of COVID vaccinations per capita. Read more
Gila County wants to hire an immunization chief to help with the COVID-19 vaccine delivery. Read more
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A doctor and local firefighters are speaking out in favor of the COVID vaccine after receiving their shots last week in the hopes it will give… Read more
Gila County saw ups and downs in 2020 that will change the landscape for years to come. Read more
Thursday marked the end of the World Health Organization’s designation of 2020 as the Year of the Nurse. What better way to honor nurses than … Read more
COVID-19 deaths during the month, from Dec. 3 through Dec. 28, have gone from 97 to 126, according to the Gila County Health and Emergency Man… Read more
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Gila County’s Public Health team needs residents to take part in a brief survey to help map distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. Read more
“The doctor will see you now.” This statement has a whole new meaning today. You may be miles away and not in the doctor’s office anymore. Read more
Like many long-term care facilities, Payson Care Center is dealing with COVID-19 cases among residents and staff. Read more
Since the start of the month, Gila County officials have confirmed 305 COVID-19 cases, with 162 of those in Rim Country. Read more
Earlier this year, the Gila County Health and Emergency Services Department received a $1.6 million state grant for a variety of costs associa… Read more
Gila County is getting more than $200,000 from the state to purchase two freezers capable of holding the COVID-19 vaccines that require dramat… Read more
Banner Health has announced visitors will no longer be allowed in Banner locations across Arizona, including Payson. These restrictions went i… Read more
With just 17 questions, it only takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete Gila County’s health survey. Read more
Just in time for flu season, residents can now access savings at walk-in medical clinics, low-cost telemedicine service and increased prescrip… Read more
Just a month ago there were five active COVID cases in Payson. Today, there are 14, a 180% increase. Read more
As one of the most challenging years in recent memory comes to a close, the University of Arizona Health Sciences is launching Wellness Wednes… Read more
Several COVID-19 testing events are planned in Payson next week. Read more
Banner Payson Medical Center’s chief executive officer (CEO) Lance Porter has accepted a new position with one of Banner Health’s newest hospi… Read more
She had a brand new job and was faced with an uphill task. Newly appointed Payson Unified School District 10 superintendent Linda Gibson had t… Read more
Did you know Americans eat up to 10 times more salt than they need? While we need sodium from salt for proper cell function, we consume far mo… Read more
