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North Country HealthCare 2023 Cultural Competency Report

August 18, 2023 by Kristen Evon
Cover art for the 2023 North Country HealthCare Cultural Competency Report

As we head into the final months of 2023, North Country HealthCare is pleased to provide our 2023 Cultural Competency Report. This report provides insight into our cultural competency, diversity, equity and inclusion-related efforts for the year prior.Read on…

Celebrating National Health Center Week 2023

August 7, 2023 by Kristen Evon

National Health Center Week takes place August 6-12, 2023. The team at North Country HealthCare is excited to celebrate National Health Center Week 2023 from August 6 – August 12. The week serves as an opportunity to highlight the important work beingRead on…

Migraines: Is it more than a headache?

December 8, 2022 by Tammy Howell
woman holding head in pain

A 2019 study found migraines to be the leading cause of disability among women under 50. The Global Burden of Disease study identified headache disorders as a leading public health concern in most countries. In 2019, the study ranked migraines as the sRead on…

How To Stop Using Tobacco – For Good

November 23, 2022 by Tammy Howell
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In recognition of Nation Smoking Cessation Month, we’re sharing tips to help you quit tobacco for good. November is National Smoking Cessation Month, and in recognition of that, we are sharing helpful information to help you kick the habit, for good. DRead on…

Celebrating the 12th Annual National Rural Health Day

November 17, 2022 by Tammy Howell
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North Country HealthCare joins the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH), the member organization for all 50 State Offices of Rural Health (SORH), and other state and national rural stakeholders in celebrating National Rural HRead on…

8 Tips to Care for Your Mental Health During the Holidays

November 15, 2022 by Tammy Howell
family preparing holiday meal

The holidays can be both joyful and stressfu. These tips will help you maintain a healthy state of mind this season. The holiday season is usually a time for joy and celebration, but it can also be the most stressful time of the year for many of us. AnRead on…

Improving Healthcare Delivery for Young People in Payson

October 17, 2022 by Tammy Howell
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The team at North Country HealthCare in Payson want to make it easier for adolescents to take care of their health. North Country HealthCare – Payson is one of ten health centers across the state that is participating in an intensive, 18-month best-praRead on…

Keeping Your Child’s Smile Healthy

September 1, 2022 by Tammy Howell
child and baby brushing teeth

Brushing twice daily is the first step for a healthy smile, all throughout life! In our most recent blog post, we discussed how a child’s oral health impacts their overall health and wellness. In this post, we want to offer some tips and tricks to helpRead on…

The Importance of Dental Health in Children

May 1, 2022 by Tammy Howell

Regular dental visits are step one in keeping your child’s smile healthy. It’s never too early for kids to begin learning how to practice good dental hygiene habits. By developing consistent habits in the form of regular teeth brushing and flossing, eaRead on…

One-of-a-Kind Care: Staff Spotlight on Karen Holder, FNP

April 27, 2022 by Tammy Howell

Karen Holder, FNP, has been part of North Country HealthCare since its inception in 1991. At North Country HealthCare, we believe every person deserves easily accessible, quality healthcare delivered in an atmosphere of respect. Karen Holder, one of ouRead on…

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Primary Healthcare Provider

April 14, 2022 by Tammy Howell
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Choosing the right provider for your family could mean a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship! If you’ve recently moved to a new area, or if you’re simply not satisfied with the healthcare you’re currently receiving, you may be thinking that finRead on…

6 Common Questions About Preventive Care

March 15, 2022 by Tammy Howell
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Nearly all health insurance plans, both public and private, cover preventive care at no cost. Preventive care is a top priority at North Country HealthCare due to its critical role in safeguarding a patient’s overall health. Routine wellness exams helpRead on…

Community Health Director Amanda Guay Wins the 2022 ATHENA Award

February 18, 2022 by Tammy Howell

“My own definition of leadership is this: The capacity and the will to rally men and women to a common purpose and the character which inspires confidence.” —General Montgomery, senior British Army Officer who served in the First and Second World Wars.Read on…

Understanding Your Insurance Plan

February 1, 2022 by Tammy Howell
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Understanding your health insurance will help you take better care of yourself and your family. As many of us are still welcoming in 2022, it might mean you have new health insurance coverage for the new calendar year. Lots of employers who provide covRead on…

Dr. Anne Newland on Arizona Physician Podcast

January 26, 2022 by Tammy Howell

North Country HealthCare CEO, Dr. Anne Newland, was recently featured on the podcast from Maricopa County Medical Society. North Country HealthCare CEO, Dr. Anne Newland was featured on the Arizona Physician Podcast published earlier this month. In theRead on…

Diabetes Care and Services at North Country HealthCare

December 21, 2021 by Tammy Howell
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North Country HealthCare offers various classes and one-on-one care to those with diabetes. Diabetes care is a top priority at North Country HealthCare, considering its prevalence across the region and the country. To this end, our health center offersRead on…

Mobile Medical Unit Bringing Care to Mohave County

October 28, 2021 by Tammy Howell

Sprinter vans can be modified to contain an exam area in the back of mobile medical units like this one. Beginning last April North Country HealthCare started offering medical services in Mohave County on their mobile medical unit. The mobile medical uRead on…

North Country HealthCare’s 2021 Cultural Competency Report

October 7, 2021 by Tammy Howell

One way to offer culturally-competent care is to train up new doctors in rural settings. As we head into the final months of 2021, North Country HealthCare is pleased to provide our 2021 Cultural Competency Report. The report provides insight into ourRead on…

Celebrating National Health Center Week 2021

July 26, 2021 by Tammy Howell
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National Health Center Week takes place Aug. 8 – 14, 2021. The team at North Country HealthCare is excited to celebrate National Health Center Week 2021 from August 8 – August 14. The week serves as an opportunity to highlight the important work beingRead on…

Committed to the Oral Health of Northern Arizona’s Children

July 6, 2021 by Tammy Howell

North Country’s dental team educates patients where they are – in the clinic or out in the community. Many people may not realize that tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among children. Tooth decay is an infectious, transmissible disease caRead on…

Roxana Contreras Cardiel Awarded Key to the City

June 21, 2021 by Tammy Howell

Roxana Contreras Cardiel was awarded a Key to the City by former Flagstaff mayor Coral Evans. In 2014 Roxana Contreras Cardiel was walking into the living room of a Flagstaff resident, discussing ways to improve the health and wellbeing of those livingRead on…

AZ Bill Bolsters New Family & Community Medicine Residency

June 14, 2021 by Tammy Howell
Arizona House of Representatives Building

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 educatiRead on…

COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Available at North Country HealthCare

April 21, 2021 by Tammy Howell

North County HealthCare is committed to helping our communities get vaccinated. Our top priority is to protect you and your family from COVID-19, so we can all get back to a routine that feels a little more normal. After extensive research and testing,Read on…

North Country HealthCare CEO Honored with ATHENA Award

March 26, 2021 by Tammy Howell

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 AwaRead on…

Podcast Episode – Dr. Anne Newland Talks Collaboration

March 11, 2021 by Tammy Howell

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 reRead on…

Let Our Registered Dietitian Help You Make Healthy Changes

March 10, 2021 by Tammy Howell

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 lRead on…

Need Insurance? The Health Insurance Marketplace is Now Open

February 12, 2021 by Tammy Howell

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 afRead on…

What is a ‘virtual’ doctor visit, and how does it work?

January 4, 2021 by Tammy Howell

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 inRead on…

Time Is Running Out for Downwinders to Apply for Funds

November 19, 2020 by Tammy Howell

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 WaRead on…

Becoming a Patient at North Country HealthCare

November 6, 2020 by Tammy Howell

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 eRead on…

Open Enrollment Begins Nov. 1 for Health Insurance Marketplace

October 29, 2020 by Tammy Howell

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 yeaRead on…

Providing Safe Dental Care During COVID-19

October 28, 2020 by Tammy Howell

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 oRead on…

The North Country HealthCare Foundation

October 21, 2020 by Tammy Howell

We are debuting the next short video of our series, “The North Country HealthCare Foundation.” North Country HealthCare is a community health center. Community health centers keep communities healthy. North Country also has a foundation that works hardRead on…

Accessing Behavioral Health Services at North Country HealthCare in a Pandemic

September 9, 2020 by Tammy Howell

by lore m. dickey, PhD Without exception, every one of us has had our lives disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We have had to remain at home more than ever, engaging in work, exercise, and social time within the confines of our four walls. We have misRead on…

North Country HealthCare – 501(c)(3) and Board of Directors

June 5, 2020 by Tammy Howell

We are debuting the next short video of our series, “North Country HealthCare – 501(c)(3) and BOD.” North Country HealthCare is a community health center. Community health centers keep communities healthy. We are an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) withRead on…

Handwashing made possible, even without running water

June 1, 2020 by Tammy Howell

An Artisan Metal Works employee shows off a handwashing station that was donated to a family without running water living on the Navajo Reservation. News reports have told how the Navajo Nation has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. As of SunRead on…

Crisis Spurs Collaboration at North Country HealthCare

May 5, 2020 by Tammy Howell

As a healthcare provider to over 55,000 patients across northern Arizona, North Country HealthCare has had to respond quickly and creatively to the COVID-19 pandemic. Providers and staff have drawn upon personal connections, partnering with local businRead on…

North Country HealthCare’s Patient Experience

May 4, 2020 by Tammy Howell

We are debuting the next short video of our series, “North Country HealthCare’s Patient Experience.” North Country HealthCare is a community health center. Community health centers keep communities healthy. Your experience at North Country HealthCare iRead on…

North Country HealthCare Receives $35,000 from Delta Dental of Arizona

April 29, 2020 by Tammy Howell

The funds provided by Delta Dental of Arizona will be used for primary care services. Community health centers across Arizona are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic to provide care for underserved and uninsured populations. As a healthcare parRead on…

North Country HealthCare Launches Virtual Appointments

April 20, 2020 by Tammy Howell

North Country HealthCare is now offering virtual visits – allowing patients to receive care from the comfort of their home. North Country HealthCare has launched virtual healthcare appointments, as a response to the coronavirus pandemic. Individuals whRead on…

HRSA Announces It Will Fund Family Medicine Residency Program

November 22, 2019 by Tammy Howell

Residents will be trained at North Country HealthCare’s Flagstaff – 4th Street location, as well as throughout northern Arizona. North Country HealthCare received notice last week that the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will fund iRead on…

National Rural Health Day 2019

November 21, 2019 by Sam Hipolito

2019 NAHEC immersion Every year the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) recognizes the third Thursday in November as National Rural Health Day. Today, November 21, 2019 we join in to celebrate rural communities and the proviRead on…

Well Woman HealthCheck Programs Patient of the Month

October 29, 2019 by Sam Hipolito

Josie and Maribel North Country HealthCare’s Well Woman HealthCheck program helps low-income, uninsured and underinsured women (like Maribel) gain access to age-appropriate breast and cervical cancer screening, as well as diagnostic services includingRead on…

Raising Awareness on Behavioral Health

October 11, 2019 by Sam Hipolito

Dr. Bennett Edgerly with the North Country HealthCare Fourth St. East Clinic Team. Several colleagues from North Country participated in Flagstaff’s 3rd annual American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) at Buffalo Park on Saturday October 5th. TRead on…

Teaching Health Centers

September 13, 2019 by Sam Hipolito

We are debuting the next short video of our series, “North Country HealthCare’s Teaching Health Centers.” North Country HealthCare is a community health center. Community health centers keep communities healthy. We are a teaching health center and areRead on…

Our Partners – Keeping Communities Healthy Together

August 28, 2019 by Tammy Howell

We are debuting the next short video of our series, “North Country HealthCare’s Partners.” North Country HealthCare is a community health center. Community health centers keep communities healthy. We couldn’t do what we do without our partners in schooRead on…

Serving 14 Communities Across Northern Arizona

August 22, 2019 by Tammy Howell

We are debuting the next short video of our series, “North Country HealthCare’s Locations.” North Country HealthCare is a community health center. Community health centers keep communities healthy. We care for northern Arizona, from the White MountainsRead on…

North Country HealthCare’s Caregivers Are Here For You

August 20, 2019 by Tammy Howell

We are debuting the next short video of our series, “North Country HealthCare’s Caregivers.” North Country HealthCare is a community health center. Community health centers keep communities healthy. We have many caregivers: doctors, nurses and helpersRead on…

Check Out Our New Program Eligibility Tool!

July 18, 2019 by Tammy Howell
Program Eligibility Tool at northcountryhealthcare.org

North Country HealthCare’s new Program Eligibility Tool is a free resource to help the community find out what assistance programs they may qualify for. North Country HealthCare just launched its new program eligibility tool, which allows anyone to easRead on…

Our Next Short Video, “We Won’t Turn You Away!”

July 4, 2019 by Tammy Howell

We recently shared the first video in our series of ten short videos that explain all about North Country HealthCare. The second video highlights something that makes us unique as a community health center – we won’t turn you away based on your abilityRead on…

Check Out Our New Short Videos!

June 17, 2019 by Tammy Howell

Today we are rolling the first video in our series of ten short videos that explain all about North Country HealthCare. The first video focuses on who we are and who we care for. Check it out! North Country HealthCare is a community health center. CommRead on…

Meeting the Healthcare Needs of Transgender Patients

June 17, 2019 by Tammy Howell

Many transgender people face barriers to utilizing basic primary and preventive healthcare. Social awareness and acceptance of transgender individuals has increased over the past decade. Yet transgender people often face barriers to finding and utiliziRead on…

North Country HealthCare Addresses Doctor Shortage in Northern AZ

June 7, 2019 by Tammy Howell

Seven ATSU-SOMA students graduated from medical school last May. Right now Arizona needs an additional 605 primary care physicians to address its shortage of health professionals, according to the 2019 State Health Assessment, released last month by thRead on…

$750K Included in State Budget for North Country HealthCare Graduate Medical Education

June 4, 2019 by Tammy Howell

Residents will be trained at North Country HealthCare’s Flagstaff – 4th Street location, as well as throughout northern Arizona. North Country HealthCare learned last Tuesday that Arizona senators included $750K in the state budget to help fund North CRead on…

“All of Us” Research Program at North Country HealthCare

May 30, 2019 by Starla Collins

Do you ever wonder how we know about the health and lifestyle of certain populations? Or how we know what the health concerns of certain groups are? The answer is, from people like YOU! Health information and research exists only through the participatRead on…

Graduate Medical Education Funding Goes Unaddressed in (Leaked) State Budget

May 22, 2019 by Tammy Howell

Including graduate medical education in the state budget would create more healthcare jobs in AZ. North Country HealthCare is disappointed to learn today, after insiders leaked the state House budget, that funding for Graduate Medical Education (GME) iRead on…

Theresa’s Story: Running for a Cure

April 12, 2019 by Tammy Howell

Theresa Salvatore, FNP and her dad. Theresa Salvatore, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, is a family nurse practitioner at North Country HealthCare. Theresa cares for patients at North Country HealthCare’s Winslow and Flagstaff locations. She is passionate about prevenRead on…

Congress Must Approve Budget to Fund Vital Community Health Centers

January 18, 2018 by Starla Collins

Healthcare can be one of the more complicated and divisive political issues any policymaker has to work on. Every decision made in Congress can significantly impact the lives of millions of people regardless of age, health needs, social-economic statusRead on…

Celebrating 10 Years of Providing Care at 4th Street Building

December 4, 2017 by Tammy Howell

On November 30, North Country HealthCare celebrated the 10 year anniversary of its Flagstaff – 4th Street building. Guests included donors who gave to the building’s capital campaign over a decade ago, as well as the many community partners who have suRead on…

North Country HealthCare Provider to Run the Boston Marathon

November 27, 2017 by Tammy Howell

Theresa Salvatore, FNP and her dad, Andy, will run the 2018 Boston Marathon together in April. Theresa Salvatore, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, is a family nurse practitioner and one of the newest healthcare providers to join the North Country HealthCare team. TherRead on…

Joining the Fight Against Suicide

September 26, 2017 by Tammy Howell
Two women posing at an Out of the Darkness Walk

Flagstaff’s first annual Out of the Darkness Walk takes place Saturday, September 30th at 8am. This Saturday, September 30th North Country HealthCare will join with many other local organizations to raise awareness for suicide prevention in northern ArRead on…

North Country HealthCare Celebrates National Health Center Week 2017

August 24, 2017 by Tammy Howell
Dr. Anne Newland, CEO, giving presentation.

On August 16th, North Country HealthCare hosted a breakfast and presentation in celebration of National Health Center Week. CEO Dr. Anne Newland presented to state and local policymakers and business leaders. On Wednesday August 16th, North Country HeaRead on…

Video: Creating Healthier Communities

August 14, 2017 by Tammy Howell

In honor of National Health Center Week, we’re excited to debut our “Creating Healthier Communities” video, a project that we’re very proud of. The goal of this video is to help educate our community about the many things that North Country HealthCareRead on…

Men’s health: Why you should get a regular check-up

June 28, 2017 by Tammy Howell
Jesse Crane, DO

Jesse Crane, DO is accepting new patients at North Country HealthCare’s Flagstaff 4th Street location. By Jesse Crane, DO, family medicine physician at North Country HealthCare Men are more likely than women to die from 14 out of the 15 leading causesRead on…

NACASA Celebrates a Decade of Providing Care after Assault

February 17, 2017 by Tammy Howell

NACASA Program Director, Jennifer Runge, and Medical Director, Beth Otterstein, explain NACASA’s services and impact. In 2016, 139 victims of sexual assault and domestic violence received forensic exams from Northern Arizona Care and Services After AssRead on…

Flagstaff Local Motion Working to Get Flagstaff’s Health on Track

January 18, 2017 by Tammy Howell

Flagstaff Local Motion is an inter-agency effort to motive the community to increase physical activity. Photo by Flagstaff CVB. Sixteen percent of adults living in Coconino County report to be in poor or fair health, according to a study by the RobertRead on…

Grateful To Be Alive

December 30, 2016 by Tammy Howell

The best – and tastiest – way Sonya Kanady knew how to thank Dr. Abbott for saving her life was to deliver a custom-made cake for Dr. Abbott to share with North Country staff. “If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be alive. And not only am I going to live,Read on…

Health Start Gives Moms a Chance at Success

December 6, 2016 by Tammy Howell

Lakrisha Stingley with her children. Lakrisha was 18 when she first became pregnant; she credits Health Start for her success as a mom. When Lakrisha Stingley became pregnant with her first child, she did not feel prepared for the long road that lay ahRead on…

Can We Count on You for Your Support?

November 16, 2016 by Tammy Howell

“Now I smile all the time, just like everybody else!” – Stephanie Lucero, Angel Fund recipient Thanks to our supporters, North Country HealthCare was able to provide quality healthcare to nearly 60,000 northern Arizonans this year. One of our favoriteRead on…

Marketplace Plans Likely to Remain Affordable for Most

October 28, 2016 by Tammy Howell

Since the Health Insurance Marketplace unveiled its new 2017 insurance plans on Monday, media outlets across the country have been reporting about steep rate increases. According to a report from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), ratesRead on…

October 24th is Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day

October 24, 2016 by Tammy Howell

By Stephanie Selman, L.Ac. In order to become a Licensed Acupuncturist, Stephanie Selman, L.Ac. had to receive a master’s degree in acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Every year on October 24th, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day is celebrated in anRead on…

Celebrating National Pharmacy Week: October 16 – 22

October 16, 2016 by Tammy Howell

Crystal Apodaca, Certified Pharmacy Technician, fills prescriptions at North Country’s Flagstaff 4th Street location. By Kimberly Chen, BSPharm, Director of Pharmacy at North Country HealthCare October 16 – 22, 2016 is National Pharmacy Week. The purpoRead on…

Breastfeeding Basics: Part 2

August 22, 2016 by Tammy Howell

By Anna Singleton, IBCLC Anna Singleton with her baby. North Country HealthCare has board certified lactation consultants on staff to help you and your baby in the breastfeeding journey. We understand returning to work after having a baby can be a streRead on…

North Country HealthCare & Flagstaff City Public Libraries Partner to Promote Literacy

August 5, 2016 by Tammy Howell

Visitors to North Country HealthCare’s Flagstaff 4th Street location will notice some new additions to the central lobby. Flagstaff City – Coconino County Public Libraries supplied an Early Literacy Station, complete with entertaining activities to makRead on…

Voluntary Recall of Trividia Glucometer Test Strips

August 2, 2016 by Katie Brock

Voluntary Recall of Trividia Glucometer Test Strips August 1, 2016 Dear patients, North Country HealthCare Pharmacy is committed to our patients’ health and well-being. We are sending this letter to inform you of a voluntary recall of glucometer test sRead on…

Breastfeeding Basics: Part 1

August 1, 2016 by Tammy Howell

By Anna Singleton, IBCLC Anna Singleton with her daughter. Most new parents have seen the lists of breastfeeding benefits and recommendations. However, despite having a plethora of information at our fingertips, the basics of breastfeeding often eludeRead on…

Preventing and Treating Hepatitis C in Northern Arizona

July 28, 2016 by Tammy Howell

By Kimberly Chen, BSPharm, Director of Pharmacy at North Country HealthCare Kimberly Chen, BSPharm, is the Director of Pharmacy at North Country HealthCare. An estimated 80,000 Arizonans live with hepatitis C, one of Arizona’s most commonly reported inRead on…

North Country HealthCare Chosen to Participate in New Initiative to Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes

July 25, 2016 by Tammy Howell

On Friday, July 21st, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced 516 awardees in 47 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia to help reduce the risks for heart attacks and strokes among millions of Medicare fee-for-servicRead on…

North Country HealthCare Awarded Grant to Fight Breast Cancer

July 19, 2016 by Tammy Howell

Last April, Susan G. Komen® Arizona awarded a $150,000 grant to North Country HealthCare’s Well Woman HealthCheck program (WWHP) to help fulfill Susan G. Komen’s mission to save lives and end breast cancer forever. In total, Komen Arizona awarded moreRead on…

Dr. Rosalie Marinelli Certified To Perform Screenings for Autism Spectrum Disorder

June 28, 2016 by Tammy Howell

Dr. Rosalie Marinelli, board certified pediatrician at North Country HealthCare With one in 64 Arizona children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Arizona has one of the highest rates of ASD in the United States, according to the Centers foRead on…

KidsCare is Coming! We Are Here To Help

June 13, 2016 by Tammy Howell

Starting July 26th, North Country will assist with with KidsCare applications. KidsCare coverage has been restored for Arizona children who do not qualify for AHCCCS, Arizona’s Medicaid program. Children whose household income is between 133% and 200%Read on…

Hermosa Vida Program’s Case Study Featured on Key Industry Website

June 2, 2016 by Tammy Howell

Residents volunteer to organize a protest rally at the trailer park. Photo by Frank X. Moraga/AmigosNAZ On Friday, May 20th North Country HealthCare’s Hermosa Vida program was featured in a collection of case studies created by Active Living by Design,Read on…

Angel Fund Recipients Have a New Reason to Smile

May 20, 2016 by Tammy Howell

On May 20th, 2016 two women met a dentist who will have a meaningful impact on their lives for years to come. Tonya Trevillion and Stephanie Lucero are dental patients at North Country HealthCare – Flagstaff. Each of these women have been without accesRead on…

Tania’s Story: Fearless in the Face of Cancer

April 19, 2016 by Tammy Howell

Tania Gonzalez (left) with Josie Escoto, patient navigator with the Well Woman HealthCheck program at North Country HealthCare. “When I found out I had breast cancer, I was very scared. My first thought was ‘who will take care of my children?’ I was soRead on…

Ahoy to Summer: Anchors Aweigh to Health!

April 11, 2016 by Tammy Howell

Tell your little scallywags to dig out their bathing suits and eye patches – Ahoy to Summer: Anchors Aweigh to Health is almost here! Flagstaff’s most fun children’s health and wellness fair will be held at the Flagstaff Aquaplex on Saturday, April 30tRead on…

Dr. Bansal Wins Preceptor of the Year

March 23, 2016 by Katie Brock

North Country HealthCare is proud to announce that Shipra Bansal, MD has won the Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers (AACHC) Preceptor of the Year award. The Preceptor of the Year award recognizes a preceptor who has excelled in the trainingRead on…

Flagstaff’s 8th Annual Small Business & Community Health Fair

March 15, 2016 by Tammy Howell

Spring is just around the corner, and it’s time for Flagstaff to get healthy! Flagstaff’s 8th Annual Small Business & Community Health Fair will be held at the Aquaplex on Friday, April 8th from 7 a.m. to noon.  Open to the public, the health fairRead on…

NAIPTA & North Country Launch Dental Vanpool

February 19, 2016 by Katie Brock

North Country HealthCare is the first employer to sign up for the Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority’s (NAIPTA) new commuter vanpool program, taking delivery of two vehicles this week. While an employee-initiated vanpoolRead on…

Our New Online Digs

January 31, 2016 by Tiffany Tcheng

Welcome to the new North Country HealthCare website! After months in the making, and with the help of some very talented partners, we are so excited to debut our fresh look and new website features. Let’s take a tour, shall we?

North Country Names New CEO

January 27, 2016 by Katie Brock

North Country HealthCare has named Anne Newland, MD, MPH as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to succeed Ann Roggenbuck, MPH, MBA, PhD.  A clinician leader for over 10 years, Dr. Newland brings a wealth of experience and education to her new leadership posRead on…

 

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