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By Admin / June 19, 2023

Fountain Hills Emergency Room and Medical Center is now In-Network with HealthSmart Insurance-serving Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation

Fountain Hills, AZ—Fountain Hills Emergency Room and Medical Center has just announced it is now in-network with HealthSmart, one of the largest third-party administrators in the country and the premier health insurance provider for Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. Fountain Hills Emergency Room Medical Center is the only physician-operated 24hr freestanding emergency department in the Fort McDowell/Fountain […]

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By Admin / June 12, 2023

Hey, Man! This Month is All About You

You may already be attuned to providing some extra care and attention to certain men in your life this month (here’s looking at you, dads!), but it turns out that ALL men should take a little extra consideration this entire month. June is Men’s Health Awareness Month, and at Fountain Hills Medical Center, we’re grateful […]

The Four Things YOU Can Put Into Practice to Prioritize Your Mental Health

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By Admin / May 30, 2023

The Four Things YOU Can Put Into Practice to Prioritize Your Mental Health

Around here we tend to talk a lot about physical health; after all, physical maladies are what we help patients with all day, every day. However, we never want to minimize the importance of prioritizing good mental health, and we regularly provide support for that as well. And in this age when stress, sadness, or […]

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By Admin / May 24, 2023

Meet Larry – Radiologist

A little about Larry… Tell us a little bit about yourself and why you decided to go into healthcare. I am from a large family in Indiana and after doing some odd jobs I decided to go into healthcare. After speaking with a friend of my fathers, I decided to go into the field of […]

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By Admin / May 3, 2023

Raising Vaccine Awareness

If you’re like many people still feeling the stressful aftermath from the height of the COVID pandemic, the word “vaccine” can elicit memories of panicked feelings, bitter debates, and worry. In fact, whether the blame can be tied to vaccination fatigue, or vaccination wariness, or general difficulty with receiving routine medical care during the pandemic, […]

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By Admin / April 26, 2023

Happy Two Years to Us!

It’s been a whirlwind two years for us here at Fountain Hills 24/7 Emergency Room & Medical Center. We’ve established our emergency room, urgent care center, and primary care clinic. We’ve been honored to care for around 10,000 patients per year between our three departments, including both kids and adults. What’s more, we knew that […]

Can you Safely Take Expired Medications?

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By Admin / April 14, 2023

Can you Safely Take Expired Medications?

If you were to open your medicine cabinet right now, what would you find? Amidst the standard toiletry finds, do you have expired or otherwise unused medications? Many people have a difficult time throwing out medications, thinking they might need them one day. Especially in this season of inflation and sticker shock just about everywhere, […]

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By Admin / March 31, 2023

Hiking Safety

Spring is upon us here at Fountain Hills, and this means more people are being active outside. We love to see our staff and patients taking advantage of the beautiful walking and hiking trails around our community; after all, exercising outdoors is a great way to help prevent a myriad of maladies. And after our […]

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By Admin / March 16, 2023

When Counting Sheep Isn’t Enough

There’s an Irish proverb that says, “A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.” As doctors, we can hardly argue with this wisdom. Unfortunately, the latter is increasingly difficult to achieve for a rising number of our patients. “Trouble sleeping” is one of the most common things we […]

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By Admin / February 23, 2023

Sprains, Strains, and Breaks – Oh No!

While much of the country is encased in ice and snow, February and March are when Arizona residents come out to play. Arizona is famous for our hiking trails, and hiking options abound all throughout the state. And of course, along with any physical activity comes the danger of injury. Hikers in particular are prone […]

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By Admin / February 13, 2023

What’s Your Thyroid IQ?

For being such a small gland, the thyroid packs a big punch. Located at the base of the neck, the thyroid function affects the kidneys, liver, skin, brain, and heart. Needless to say, if the thyroid isn’t functioning at 100%, it can wreak major havoc in the body. Unfortunately, thyroid conditions are all-too prevalent, with […]

5 Small Changes You Can Make TODAY to Improve Your Heart Health

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By Admin / January 30, 2023

5 Small Changes You Can Make TODAY to Improve Your Heart Health

Did you know that February is National Heart Health Month? We couldn’t pass up this opportunity to pay homage to this amazing organ. Your heart is arguably the most important, and the most incredible, muscle in your body. Your body depends on your heart to faithfully beat 100,000 times, sending about 3600 gallons of blood […]