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Health

U.S. judge rules insurers don’t have to cover many free preventive health services
Government

U.S. judge rules insurers don’t have to cover many free preventive health services

  • by Jennifer Shutt, Ariana Figueroa and Ashley Murray Arizona Mirror
  • Mar 30, 2023
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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

Autism rates rise in U.S., along with awareness in communities of color
News

Autism rates rise in U.S., along with awareness in communities of color

  • Madison Vega Cronkite News
  • Mar 28, 2023
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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

A Word from The Administrator
Business

A Word from The Administrator

  • by Tabitha Meyer rim country health administrator
  • Mar 28, 2023
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What changed for you? Your health, priorities, more time with your family or the urge to travel (more)? Read moreA Word from The Administrator

You make the choice
Business

You make the choice

  • by CK Barth rch marketing & community liaison
  • Mar 28, 2023
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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

RCH Family Recipe for a Spring Side Dish
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RCH Family Recipe for a Spring Side Dish

  • Mar 28, 2023
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Asparagus lovers, this is a must try recipe. Quick and easy, and delicious. Read moreRCH Family Recipe for a Spring Side Dish

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RCH Rehabilitation Therapy Department
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Business

RCH Rehabilitation Therapy Department

  • by CK Barth rch marketing & community liaison
  • Mar 28, 2023
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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

AZ Republicans hope to expand religious exemption protections
Government

AZ Republicans hope to expand religious exemption protections

  • by Gloria Rebecca Gomez Arizona Mirror
  • Mar 24, 2023
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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 makes a few changes
Business

Banner High Country Seniors makes a few changes

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Mar 24, 2023
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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

Lawmakers seek to add autism, PTSD to list of medical-marijuana eligible conditions
Government

Lawmakers seek to add autism, PTSD to list of medical-marijuana eligible conditions

  • by Gloria Rebecca Gomez Arizona Mirror
  • Mar 22, 2023
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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

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Tips on Simple Meals for Healthy Living
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Tips on Simple Meals for Healthy Living

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Mar 21, 2023
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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

Increase in dementia cases lead legislators to ask up to $500,000 for Alzheimer’s
Government

Increase in dementia cases lead legislators to ask up to $500,000 for Alzheimer’s

  • By Madison Vega Cronkite News
  • Mar 16, 2023
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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

Scholarship for potential health care workers
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Scholarship for potential health care workers

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Mar 14, 2023
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The Payson Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship is being offered to facilitate the further education of potential healt… Read moreScholarship for potential health care workers

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‘Above all else, believe us’: Doctors’ biased behavior toward autistic adults taints treatment
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‘Above all else, believe us’: Doctors’ biased behavior toward autistic adults taints treatment

  • By Deanna Pistono Cronkite News
  • Mar 7, 2023
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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

Library Friends host Payson Guardians program
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Library Friends host Payson Guardians program

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Mar 7, 2023
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Former Phoenix firefighter Tim Gallagher and Payson Police Officer Keven Rush present a program about Payson Guardian… Read moreLibrary Friends host Payson Guardians program

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Crime survivors rally at state Capitol to demand better trauma care
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Government

Crime survivors rally at state Capitol to demand better trauma care

  • By Abigail Scott Cronkite News
  • Feb 28, 2023
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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

Announcements

Women’s dental clinic postponed

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Feb 28, 2023
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The Gila County Health and Emergency Management Department has announced that the dental clinic for pregnant and post… Read moreWomen’s dental clinic postponed

Business

Sonora Quest now offers home test collection kits

  • Feb 17, 2023
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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

County offers free Payson dental clinics
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County offers free Payson dental clinics

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Feb 14, 2023
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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

AVID spotlights Rim Country Middle School
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AVID spotlights Rim Country Middle School

  • Provided by MHA Foundation
  • Feb 14, 2023
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“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 is a hit for local athletes
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Club Payson Volleyball is a hit for local athletes

  • Provided by the MHA Foundation
  • Feb 14, 2023
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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

Banner Payson earns national Outstanding Nursing award
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Banner Payson earns national Outstanding Nursing award

  • by Teresa McQuerrey roundup staff reporter
  • Feb 10, 2023
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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

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Child-friendly therapy comes to Rim Country
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Announcements

Child-friendly therapy comes to Rim Country

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 31, 2023
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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

BannerAir now has memberships available
Business

BannerAir now has memberships available

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 27, 2023
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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

Open enrollment ending at healthcare.gov
Announcements

Open enrollment ending at healthcare.gov

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 13, 2023
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The Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment deadline of Jan. 15 is fast approaching. Read moreOpen enrollment ending at healthcare.gov

Pit burns planned near Pine and Payson Helibase
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Pit burns planned near Pine and Payson Helibase

  • Updated Jan 11, 2023
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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

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Local girl gets best Christmas gift ever
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Health

Local girl gets best Christmas gift ever

  • by Michele Nelson, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 3, 2023
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Bobbi Hlavacek stood in the front yard with half a dozen children zooming around. Read moreLocal girl gets best Christmas gift ever

Free class offered to cook healthy meals on a budget
Announcements

Free class offered to cook healthy meals on a budget

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 23, 2022
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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

Announcements

Zoom diabetes prevention program from UA starts January

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 20, 2022
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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

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MHA contributes $7.1 million in 2022
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Education

MHA contributes $7.1 million in 2022

  • From the MHA Foundation Community Wellness and Education
  • Dec 13, 2022
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How did $7.1 million from the MHA Foundation positively impact our community in 2022? Read moreMHA contributes $7.1 million in 2022

Allied health programs at EAC Payson campus
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Allied health programs at EAC Payson campus

  • Nov 25, 2022
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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

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Health and Care Fair serving area since 1999
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Events

Health and Care Fair serving area since 1999

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Nov 1, 2022
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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

Business

North Country HealthCare – Payson has program to improve health care for adolescents

  • Nov 1, 2022
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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

Announcements

Diabetes Education Day Nov. 9

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Oct 28, 2022
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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

Announcements

Health and Care Fair is Nov. 5

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Oct 25, 2022
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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

Gila County

County helping to bring dental health care to county residents

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Oct 21, 2022
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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

Winner of 30 miles in 30 days challenge announced
Announcements

Winner of 30 miles in 30 days challenge announced

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Oct 18, 2022
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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

Gila County

Supervisors approve updates to IGAs with state health department

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Oct 14, 2022
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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

Facts on Falls Prevention
Health

Facts on Falls Prevention

  • Reprinted from National Council on Aging
  • Sep 27, 2022
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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

RCH celebrated National Rehabilitation Week welcoming back Richard Staudt
Health

RCH celebrated National Rehabilitation Week welcoming back Richard Staudt

  • by CK Barth, RCH marketing & community liaison
  • Sep 27, 2022
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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

A Word from the Rim Country Health Administrator
Health

A Word from the Rim Country Health Administrator

  • by Tabitha Meyer, RCH administrator
  • Sep 27, 2022
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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

It’s fall and the season for apples (and bacon, of course)
Health

It’s fall and the season for apples (and bacon, of course)

  • from Katy Brennan, DailyHive
  • Sep 27, 2022
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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)

Events

Mental health first aid training

  • by Teresa McQuerrey Roundup staff reporter
  • Sep 22, 2022
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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

Announcements

COVID vaccine clinic

  • Sep 13, 2022
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A COVID-19 vaccine clinic takes place in Payson Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the Gila County Health Department Office, 110 … Read moreCOVID vaccine clinic

Building the future of Payson’s rural medical profession
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Building the future of Payson’s rural medical profession

  • Community Wellness & Education From the MHA Foundation
  • Sep 13, 2022
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“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

Announcements

Life Line Screening returns to Payson

  • Sep 8, 2022
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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 an ‘extraordinary’ 2.5 years in 2020
News

Arizona life expectancy fell an ‘extraordinary’ 2.5 years in 2020

  • By Ryan Knappenberger Cronkite News
  • Sep 3, 2022
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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

Announcements

Free CPR and AED class Sept. 13

  • Aug 26, 2022
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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

988 suicide prevention hotline
Health

988 suicide prevention hotline

  • by Marie A. Fasano, Roaming the Rim
  • Aug 23, 2022
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We dial 911 for medical emergencies. We dial 511 for roadway conditions and 211 for information about local resources… Read more988 suicide prevention hotline

Opioid and Substance Abuse Town Hall Aug. 18
Gila County

Opioid and Substance Abuse Town Hall Aug. 18

  • Aug 16, 2022
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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

Local doctors discuss pregnancy complications and changes in the law
Health

Local doctors discuss pregnancy complications and changes in the law

  • by Marie A. Fasano, Roaming the Rim
  • Aug 5, 2022
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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

Opioid and Substance Abuse Town Hall Aug. 18
Gila County

Opioid and Substance Abuse Town Hall Aug. 18

  • Aug 16, 2022
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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

Local doctors discuss pregnancy complications and changes in the law
Health

Local doctors discuss pregnancy complications and changes in the law

  • by Marie A. Fasano, Roaming the Rim
  • Aug 5, 2022
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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

Business

DaVita Dialysis center closing Aug. 31

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Aug 2, 2022
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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

Announcements

Upcoming Zoom programs for caregivers and diabetics

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jul 26, 2022
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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

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Student volunteers help pediatric patients and visitors at Banner Payson Medical Center
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Student volunteers help pediatric patients and visitors at Banner Payson Medical Center

  • Jul 26, 2022
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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

Events

Town Hall meeting on opioid and substance abuse planned

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jul 19, 2022
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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

30 days – 30 miles challenge
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30 days – 30 miles challenge

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jul 19, 2022
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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

A word from the Rim Country Health Administrator
Business

A word from the Rim Country Health Administrator

  • by Tabitha Meyer, RCH Administrator
  • Jun 28, 2022
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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

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Team members happy to be at Rim Country Health
Business

Team members happy to be at Rim Country Health

  • by CK Barth, RCH Market Liaison & Marketing
  • Jun 28, 2022
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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

Lymphedema Therapy resumes outpatient appointments
Business

Lymphedema Therapy resumes outpatient appointments

  • by CK Barth, RCH Market Liaison & Marketing
  • Jun 28, 2022
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Meet Payton Turner, Certified Lymphedema Specialist (and also an OTA-Occupational Therapy Assistant) at Rim Country Health & Rehabilitation. Read moreLymphedema Therapy resumes outpatient appointments

UofA Rural Medicine Program thriving in Payson
Education

UofA Rural Medicine Program thriving in Payson

  • by MHA Foundation Community Wellness & Education
  • Jun 14, 2022
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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

Tonto Apache Healthcare temporarily in a different building
Business

Tonto Apache Healthcare temporarily in a different building

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • May 27, 2022
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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

Nurse practitioner caring for kids in Rim Country
News

Nurse practitioner caring for kids in Rim Country

  • by Marie A. Fasano, Roaming the Rim
  • May 24, 2022
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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

Gila County

County terminates COVID proclamation of emergency

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • May 24, 2022
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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

Bike Safety Family Fun Day
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Bike Safety Family Fun Day

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • May 13, 2022
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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

RCMS students get their own fitness center
Health

RCMS students get their own fitness center

  • Community Health & Education From MHA Foundation
  • May 10, 2022
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"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

Historic Highline Trail restoration in spotlight
Health

Historic Highline Trail restoration in spotlight

  • Community Health & Education From MHA Foundation
  • May 10, 2022
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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

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Gila County first in state for drug overdoses
Health

Gila County first in state for drug overdoses

  • by Michele Nelson, Roundup staff reporter
  • May 3, 2022
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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

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Superior Court holds first hearings in new complex
Health

Superior Court holds first hearings in new complex

  • by Michele Nelson, Roundup staff reporter
  • Apr 26, 2022
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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

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More primary medical care options for Rim community
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More primary medical care options for Rim community

  • by Marie A Fasano, Roaming the Rim
  • Apr 19, 2022
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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

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Native Air 7 celebrates 20 years of service in Rim Country
Business

Native Air 7 celebrates 20 years of service in Rim Country

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Mar 29, 2022
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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

Learning about options
Health

Learning about options

  • by CK Barth, RCH Market Liaison
  • Mar 29, 2022
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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

A word from the administrator
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A word from the administrator

  • by Tabitha Meyer, RCH administrator
  • Mar 29, 2022
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Will society eventually reach a point where COVID-19 is not top of mind? Read moreA word from the administrator

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RCH introduces new team members
Health

RCH introduces new team members

  • Mar 29, 2022
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Rim Country Health and Rehabilitation, 807 W. Longhorn Rd., Payson, has four new team members in key roles. Read moreRCH introduces new team members

Gila County

County discontinues free COVID-19 tests

  • Teresa Mcquerrey
  • Mar 18, 2022
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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

Life expectancy fell a ‘shocking’ 1.8 years in 2020
Covid-19

Life expectancy fell a ‘shocking’ 1.8 years in 2020

  • by Camila Pedrosa, Cronkite News
  • Mar 15, 2022
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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

Living with Diabetes workshop
Announcements

Living with Diabetes workshop

  • Mar 15, 2022
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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 hosts virtual career fair
Business

Southwest Behavioral hosts virtual career fair

  • Mar 11, 2022
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Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H), a nonprofit organization that provides compassionate primary care, substance abuse and … Read moreSouthwest Behavioral hosts virtual career fair

Business

3D Mammogram technology coming to Banner Payson

  • From Community Health & Education MHA Foundation
  • Mar 8, 2022
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"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-Tonto Basin receives life-saving equipment
Health

VFW-Tonto Basin receives life-saving equipment

  • From Community Health & Education MHA Foundation
  • Mar 8, 2022
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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

Health

COVID-19 vaccination clinic set

  • Mar 1, 2022
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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

Opioid Focus Group seeking Rim Country participants
Crime Law Enforcement

Opioid Focus Group seeking Rim Country participants

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Feb 15, 2022
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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

EAC Nursing Program remains ahead of the curve
Education

EAC Nursing Program remains ahead of the curve

  • From Community Health & Education MHA Foundation
  • Feb 8, 2022
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"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

County gets more money to fight opioid epidemic
Gila County

County gets more money to fight opioid epidemic

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Feb 4, 2022
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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

Gila County

Free COVID-19 test kits at libraries

  • Jan 28, 2022
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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

Gila County

County takes actions on last COVID-19 money

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Jan 11, 2022
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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

Events

Upcoming event — Learn steps for fall prevention

  • Jan 11, 2022
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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

DES seeks investigators for vulnerable adults
News

DES seeks investigators for vulnerable adults

  • Jan 4, 2022
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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

Covid-19

COVID isolation time shortened

  • Jan 4, 2022
  • 0

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 differences between flu and COVID-19
Health

The differences between flu and COVID-19

  • Jan 4, 2022
  • 0

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

County has given 641 flu shots, reports six cases
Gila County

County has given 641 flu shots, reports six cases

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 28, 2021
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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

Flu activity increasing in state
News

Flu activity increasing in state

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 24, 2021
  • 4

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

Health

Free diabetes program starting in January

  • Dec 21, 2021
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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

Gila County

Health department wants input on community plan

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Dec 14, 2021
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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

Events

Breast Cancer Support Group meeting Thursday

  • Dec 14, 2021
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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

Tonto Apache Healthcare facility opens to public
Business

Tonto Apache Healthcare facility opens to public

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Nov 16, 2021
  • 0

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

Police department donates bikes
Crime Law Enforcement

Police department donates bikes

  • Nov 9, 2021
  • 0

The Payson Police Department recently donated 10 bicycles to Southwest Behavioral & Health Services. Read morePolice department donates bikes

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Serving the hearts of our community
Health

Serving the hearts of our community

  • Community Wellness & Education Provided by MHA Foundation
  • Nov 9, 2021
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“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

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$50,000 grant for local firefighters and EMTs
Health

$50,000 grant for local firefighters and EMTs

  • Community Wellness & Education Provided by MHA Foundation
  • Nov 9, 2021
  • 0

“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

Gila County

County seeks $350k in grants for teen councils, teen pregnancy

  • by Teresa McQuerrey, Roundup staff reporter
  • Nov 5, 2021
  • 0

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

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