Summer in Arizona means beautiful blue skies, sunny days, and plenty of time spent outdoors. But with all that sunshine, it’s important to remember th …
Measles is a highly contagious and potentially deadly disease with confirmed cases in 35 states, including Arizona. It can be dangerous, especially fo …
If you’re age 45 or older, it’s time to schedule your colonoscopy. We know, it’s not really anyone’s idea of a good time, but colonoscopies are a powe …
AZ House Bill 2392 will pump much-needed funding into residency programs across the state. Earlier this year Governor Doug Ducey signed AZ House Bill 2392 to provide much-needed funding for community health centers that sponsor graduate medical education (GME) programs. As a community health center and sponsoring institution of a graduate medical education program, North Country HealthCare will be greatly impacted by the new legislation. Dr. Anne Newland, MD, MPH, and CEO of North Country HealthCare was part of the team that worked to push this legislation through. Dr. Newland stated that the funding from the bill will help expand …
Today the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce hosted their virtual ceremony for the 32nd Annual ATHENA Award and ATHENA Young Professional Award. We are proud to announce that North Country HealthCare’s CEO Dr. Anne Newland was this year’s ATHENA Award recipient! Each year, the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce presents the ATHENA Award to a local businesswoman who has achieved excellence in her field, served the community and assisted other women in the attainment of their goals. A commitment to the community Dr. Newland was nominated for how she led North Country HealthCare throughout the coronavirus pandemic. North Country was …
At North Country HealthCare, we couldn’t make nearly as much of an impact if we didn’t have our local partners. We rely on collaboration to advance our mission — to provide affordable, accessible, quality primary care in an atmosphere of dignity and respect where the health and well-being of patients and community are promoted through direct services, education, outreach, and advocacy. Collaboration with other nonprofits in Arizona gives us a leg up and allows us better impact the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve. North Country HealthCare CEO Dr. Anne Newland was recently featured in a podcast episode …
Registered dietitian nutritionists help individuals manage chronic disease like diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, and more. North Country HealthCare is now offering dietitian services by a registered dietitian nutritionist to help our patients live their healthiest lives. Everly Inzunza, MPH, RDN is a registered dietitian who will meet with patients in-person at our Flagstaff 4th Street location, as well as via telehealth with patients at any of our other locations. Read our FAQs below to learn more about these services and if they are right for you! In this blog you’ll also hear from a patient who has benefitted from …
The Health Insurance Marketplace, or healthcare.gov, will be open for a Special Enrollment Period February 15 through August 15. North Country HealthCare has application counselors at all of their locations to help individuals and families enroll in affordable coverage. Those interested in requesting a free enrollment appointment should visit https://bit.ly/nchcgetcovered. Appointments are available both in person and over the phone, as well as in English and Spanish. At the end of January, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it would re-open the federal marketplace in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The economic crisis caused …
Brian Goodman, DO treats patients in-person and via telehealth. When the coronavirus pandemic made its unfortunate arrival last spring, the team of healthcare providers at North Country HealthCare knew that halting or delaying care for our patients in northern Arizona was not an option. We had to make some quick changes to ensure our patients did not go without the vital healthcare they rely on. It became clear very early on that virtual appointments, what is referred to in the healthcare industry as telehealth, was the safest way to continue offering high-quality healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. North Country HealthCare …
The U.S. conducted nearly 200 nuclear weapons development tests from 1945 to 1962, exposing both workers and area residents to dangerous radiation. “Downwinders,” those who were exposed to downwind radiation from the Nevada Test Site during the Cold War, have a limited time to apply for funds from the federal government. Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) compensation ends July 2024. Those who think they or a family member may be eligible should submit their RECA claim by April 2024. What is the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act? In 1990 Congress passed RECA as an apology to individuals who developed certain cancers …
We are debuting the next short video of our series, “Becoming a NCHC Patient.” North Country HealthCare is a community health center. Community health centers keep communities healthy. We would love to be your partner in health. Becoming a patient is easy – you can request an appointment right now by visiting us online at northcountryhealthcare.org. All of North Country HealthCare’s locations are always accepting new patients! We have a variety of highly-skilled providers for patients to choose from. If you are not a already a patient of North Country, you can request an appointment online or call the location …
The best way to see what savings you qualify for is to apply with a certified application counselor. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images With the coronavirus pandemic causing many to lose their employer health insurance, this may be the most important year for the Health Insurance Marketplace to date. Open enrollment for the Marketplace officially begins November 1st and ends December 15th. Any plans selected during open enrollment will begin on January 1st, 2021. The Affordable Care Act is still in place and remains “the law of the land.” The individual mandate was eradicated from the Affordable Care Act in …
North Country HealthCare has enhanced safety protocols at our Flagstaff 4th Street location, in order to continue to offer dental care during the pandemic. At North Country HealthCare, we know that a person’s oral health is an important part of their overall health and wellbeing. Because of this we are committed to continuing to provide dental care to the communities we serve, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. North Country HealthCare has adopted numerous safety protocols at our Flagstaff, Williams and Winslow locations, in order to continue to offer safe, quality dental care. Below are some of the safety measures in …
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North Country HealthCare has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in 11 northern Arizona communities.
