Rim Country Visitor's Guide

THE HEART OF ARIZONA
where the professional staff and knowledge- Arizona Rim Country is known. With the consists of medical professionals and spe-
able volunteers answer your questions and emphasis on planning, they are taking the cialists in most fields, including: Anesthesia,
help you select the visitor or newcomer in- necessary steps to encourage both business Cardiology, Dentistry, Dermatology, Emer-
formation you need. Last year, the Cham- retention and economic expansion within gency Medicine, Family Practice, General
ber responded to over 30,000 requests for the parameters of controlled growth. Practice, General Surgery, Gynecology,
information. The Visitor Centers in Payson A top priority for Payson is maintain- Internal Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynecology,
and Pine/Strawberry greeted over 50,000 ing an adequate water supply for a growing Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Oto-
tourists representing most of the 50 United population. The town of Payson is working laryngology, Pathology, Pediatrics, Plastic
States and over 33 countries. with the SRP, and the Bureau of Land Man- Surgery, Podiatry, Psychology, Pulmonol-
The Chamber and its approximately agement with the agreement on the C.C. ogy, Radiation Oncology; Rehabilitation,
400 members play a large role in Arizona Cragin Reservoir, to assure the long term Sports Medicine, Radiology, and Urology.
Rim Country’s present and future success. water supply. Emergency Services: Emergency Ser-
Its function is to facilitate the progress and vices at PRMC are considered to be the ﬁnest
growth that is inevitable if the area is to HEALTHCARE in care and expertise in our region. The Center
continue to prosper, and to help the com- One important measure of any com- provides up to date equipment, experienced
munity leaders and the business commu- munity is its health care system. Our very support staff and knowledgeable, caring phy-
nity manage and control that growth so it lives depend upon it. Payson is fortunate sicians. The 10-bed Emergency Department
best serves the needs of the residents. to possess a quality healthcare system is equipped to handle most types of serious ill-
You will find the Chamber involved comprised of its hospital, Payson Regional nesses, accidents or family emergencies. The
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in a wide variety of activities that help Medical Center (PRMC), its long-term as- Cener is the base for an air ambulance service,
to facilitate communication, education, sistive centers, Payson Care Center, Rim available any time.
and understanding of the importance of Country Health and Retirement Commu- Medical Services: General medical
measured and responsible economic de- nity, and the Powell House; and it’s many services provided by PRMC include cardi-
velopment. The Chamber is a very strong competent healthcare professionals includ- ology, pulmonology, and gastroenterology.
advocacy organization representing the ing physicians, dentists, podiatrists and al- The Medical/Surgical unit has the ability
business community’s views to the town, lied health providers. to provide care for fourteen telemetry pa-
county, state, and federal governments. Our recently expanded Medical Center tients and also has the ability to provide
is a 44-licensed bed facility with a 24-hour care for the general pediatric population.
GOVERNMENT emergency and trauma center with four Intensive Care Services: PRMC’s
Since its pioneering origins, Arizona operating suites. Payson Regional Medi- highly trained staff provide specialized
Rim Country residents have always dem- cal Center is fully accredited by the Joint care for critical cardiac, medical and sur-
onstrated a spirit of community. Today Commission on Accreditation of Health- gical patients in its 7-bed unit.
that spirit is reflected in our institutions of care Organizations and is licensed by the Surgical Services: The Center strives
government. State of Arizona, Department of Health to make your surgery experience as pain-
The Towns of Payson and Star Valley Services. PRMC’s medical staff treats and less as possible, with your speedy recovery
have a manager/council form of government diagnoses a wide variety of adult and pe- their primary goal. General and specialized
with a mayor, council members, and a town diatric illnesses and injuries. PRMC con- surgery is performed on both an outpatient
manager. Pine, Strawberry and Christopher stantly strives to provide expanded services and inpatient basis.
Creek are governed by the three-member to meet the changing healthcare needs of See ad on Page 13 for information
Gila County Board of Supervisors. our community. Their intent is to promote on additional support services. Visit
Both government entities keep an espe- the physical, mental, emotional and spiri- their website www.paysonhospital.com
cially watchful eye over our natural resourc- tual well being of the residents they serve. or call the Marketing Office directly at
es and the healthy environment for which The Rim Country medical community (928) 472-1275.
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