Aspire Arizona Foundation President Paul Brocker, Payson High School student Alyssa Boerst, and Payson High School Pr… Read more
Have you found yourself pulled into clicking and scrolling after you noticed a headline you just had to find out what… Read more
John Hancock, a Registered Nurse and Certified Diabetic Educator, gave a presentation on diabetes and managing the di… Read more
The Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens is hosting a free workshop via Zoom for family members who are caring for … Read more
The Gila County Health and Emergency Management Department reported three additional deaths attributed to the virus i… Read more
The families and friends of loved ones lost during COVID-19 are just beginning to heal. Read more
Reports say that nursing homes were the hardest hit by COVID-19. We know this, only too well. Read more
The National Association of Counties (NACo) Live Healthy Prescription, Health & Dental Discount Program is a no-c… Read more
Dr. Judith Hunt, M.D., is one of the prominent faces of medical care in Rim Country. Along with her private practice,… Read more
The story is told that in December 1914 after a huge explosion, Thomas Edison’s plant was engulfed in flames. The fir… Read more
Dr. Alan Michels, Ponderosa Family Care, and Luke Wohlford, a third-year medical student at the University of Arizona… Read more
Aspire Arizona Foundation board member Patti Beauchamp and Payson High School Principal Jeff Simon recently sat down … Read more
The Mazatzal Hotel & Casino in conjunction with the Tonto Apache Tribal Health Services recently completed its ma… Read more
Gila County health officials reported two more deaths due to COVID-19. Both were Payson residents. One was reported A… Read more
The continuing “Word of Mouth says it all” articles reflect Heart, Artery & Vein Institute’s patients’ success st… Read more
You would agree that each one of us is unique, right? Our health status and health care preferences and approaches to… Read more
It was not long ago that a face-to-face visit with your doctor was the norm. Then, almost overnight, nearly eight mon… Read more
As an interventional cardiologist and phlebologist, Dr. Mir Ali finds that less invasive and non-invasive procedures,… Read more
Under pressure from a court order, Gov. Doug Ducey agreed Monday to provide a "roadmap'' to allow not just gyms and f… Read more
There were two COVID-19 related deaths in Payson this week along with 41 new cases as of Thursday, Aug. 13, local pub… Read more
We have been exposed to a stressful period with the recent pandemic with COVID-19. Read more
Skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. It is recommended tha… Read more
Recently, in a Facebook live simulcast on KRIM’s Community Spotlight program, DJ Randy Roberson met with Dr. Alan Mic… Read more
Recently, in a Facebook live simulcast on KRIM’s Community Spotlight program, DJ Randy Roberson discussed the Aspire … Read more
Gila County has seen 36 deaths due to COVID-19 — 32 were non-tribal residents and four were tribal members. Read more
COVID-19 cases continue to rise according to Gila County Health & Emergency Management, with 496 confirmed as of … Read more
You’re feeling well, healthy — but also wondering if you might have recovered from COVID-19 a few months back. Health… Read more
SimonMed is offering breast cancer screenings from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, July 30, in the parking lot west… Read more
PHOENIX — The way pollster Mike Noble sees it, unless there's an extensive and well-financed campaign against it, Ari… Read more
PHOENIX — A federal judge late Tuesday rebuffed a bid by Xponential Fitness to allow it to reopen its 50 facilities a… Read more
PHOENIX — The opinion of Arizonans about how Gov. Doug Ducey is handling the COVID-19 outbreak has dropped — sharply … Read more
Payson is officially a key component in leading the way in rural Arizona medical student training. Read more
Mike Ward, RN, trauma services coordinator supervisor for Banner Payson Medical Center, talked about falls with membe… Read more
How can a couple of simple, used shipping containers help to shape the future of health care in rural Arizona? Read more
There are so many wonderful opportunities within Payson for youth to learn new skills and find mentors for life. One … Read more
The MHA Foundation, Dr. Alan Michels and Dr. Judith Hunt have been on a complicated and obstacle-filled journey as th… Read more
Five more residents at Rim Country Health and Rehabilitation have died from COVID-19 this week, facility officials report. Read more
Backers of a campaign to legalize recreational use of marijuana submitted about 420,000 signatures on petitions Wedne… Read more
Protect a child from measles, mumps, pertussis, polio, rubella, tetanus and influenza by having them vaccinated at on… Read more
Everybody deals with stress throughout life, but the way it presents itself can be different for every person. With i… Read more
Gov. Doug Ducey is defending indoor political rallies with thousands of people without masks, even as he admitted the… Read more
A second Rim Country Health and Rehabilitation resident has died after contracting COVID-19, officials say. Read more
The first death at Rim Country Health was reported this weekend as the number of coronavirus cases at the long-term h… Read more
The state's top health official says the key to slowing the spread of COVID-19 could be finding a way to reach the pe… Read more
Taking certain medications and household products used to prevent or treat COVID-19 can cause significant harm and no… Read more
Eight people at a local long-term care facility have tested positive for the coronavirus, including two staff members… Read more
There are so many wonderful opportunities within Payson for youth to learn new skills and find mentors for life. One … Read more
Mike Ward, RN, trauma services coordinator supervisor for Banner Payson Medical Center, talked about falls with membe… Read more
There are so many wonderful opportunities within Payson for youth to learn new skills and find mentors for life. One of the most active youth … Read more
Mike Ward, RN, trauma services coordinator supervisor for Banner Payson Medical Center, talked about falls with members of the Banner High Cou… Read more
The future of rural health care in Payson and other rural areas depends on Lauren Washatka — and other medical students like her. Read more
Dr. Joseph C. Thompson, DO, recently talked to members of the Banner High Country Seniors about kidney disease. Thompson trained with Midweste… Read more
Incoming Payson Unified School District Superintendent Linda Gibson is not only a strong match for the leadership of the district, but she is … Read more
Many people are feeling fear, anxiety, and grief during this crisis. This is totally normal. If you or someone you know is having a persistent… Read more
There’s a reason exercise is a gospel of good health — inactive, or sedentary, lifestyles just don’t keep the blood pumping. When oxygenated b… Read more
The most enjoyable part of understanding the type of physician Dr. Mir Ali is comes from meeting and talking with his patients. There’s nothin… Read more
Dr. Mir Ali, M.D., F.A.C.C., just celebrated his third anniversary serving Rim Country residents. The cardiologist/phlebologist opened his Hea… 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 Thursday. Read more
Twenty-one years ago I had the privilege of being a part of the first Nightingale Moment. As editor of Beginnings the publication of the Ameri… 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
Meal planning just got a little more complicated. From random items to missing ingredients, here are some great ways to solve common kitchen p… Read more
Now, more than ever, people need tools to handle their emotions. Specifically, we need tools for calming our nervous system and making sure we… Read more
Worries and anxiety about COVID-19 and its impact can be overwhelming. Social distancing makes it even more challenging. Learn ways to cope du… Read more
Lymphedema is a common and serious condition that affects as many as 250 million people worldwide and for which there is no cure. In the U.S.,… 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 responders this week, announce… Read more
Gov. Doug Ducey on Monday announced a "blitz'' to test up to 60,000 Arizonans in the next three weekends to better determine how many Arizonan… Read more
In a whirlwind 90-minute meeting Thursday, county health officials answered questions and concerns in the first virtual chamber of commerce meeting. Read more
The Gila County Board of Supervisors approved April 21 an amendment to its long-standing Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arizona Departme… 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. As hospitals discharge pa… 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 emergency department triage t… Read more
Healthcare has evolved over the years in Rim Country. Banner Health took over the hospital five years ago and has made many changes and has pl… Read more
President of the Rim Country Educational Alliance, Jon Cline and Kenny Evans, president of MHA Foundation chat in the second installment shari… Read more
Banner Health is making every effort to stay current with the developing COVID-19 situation and is following guidelines from the Center for Di… Read more
Banner Payson Hospital Chief Executive Officer Lance Porter and MHA Foundation President Kenny Evans discuss the most recent 25 years of histo… 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 about the spreading COVID-19… 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 COVID-19 outbreak. There… Read more
Protecting yourself and loved ones against the coronavirus means deep cleaning your home and disinfecting common areas. Because of the outbrea… Read more
During this time of social distancing and isolation to help slow the spread of COVID-19, your social media feed most likely looks a little dif… 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…” Charles Dickens wrote in his 1… Read more
We’re all being inundated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) information, tips and news, everywhere we look. But despite all the informa… Read more
Surge capacity, or high volume, planning is something that Banner Payson Medical Center drills each year as part of our disaster planning. We … Read more
Gov. Doug Ducey wants visitors to Arizona from the New York City area – and anywhere else there is "substantial community spread'' – to quaran… 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, MD, answers common ques… Read more
Earlier this week, health officials reported there are no COVID-19 cases in Gila County. Tests had been given to 24 people, 18 had negative re… Read more
