Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center

11/22/2025

We’re proud to announce that Summit Healthcare’s Women and Infant Services Team has successfully achieved recertification for our Level 2 Nursery!

Earned through a comprehensive external review by the Arizona Perinatal Trust (APT), this recertification confirms our commitment to meeting high standards of safety and care for newborns in our community. The APT was highly complimentary of our services, noting the impressive quality of care delivered at a rural facility of our size.

Congratulations to Justin Wander, Ana Celiz-Gutierrez, Kaylie Peterson, and Amy Tafoya for leading the survey preparation and exemplifying Summit Healthcare’s commitment to excellence.

Pictured: Justin Wander, BSN, RN, RNC-NIC (Director of Women and Infant Services); Dr. Ben Richardson (OB/GYN); Amy Tafoya, RN (NCL); Kaylie Peterson, RN (Perinatal Educator); Ana Celiz-Gutierrez, RN (Women and Infant Services Manager); Shelly Lanagan, RN (Quality Review); and Dr. Daniel Brewer (Pediatrician).

11/20/2025

Today is National Rural Health Day! 🏞️🏥

At Summit Healthcare, we’re grateful for the opportunity to support the health of our rural communities. We’re proud to have served the White Mountains for more than 50 years, providing care close to home for the people who make this region so special.

11/18/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined our Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia Symposium! 💜

A special thanks to Kinsey McManus from Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter for sharing such an engaging and insightful discussion.

Want to learn more about Alzheimer’s? Visit: www.alz.org/dsw

11/17/2025

‼️Important Visitor Update‼️

To protect the health and safety of our patients, staff, and community during this season of respiratory illnesses, Summit Healthcare has updated our visitor policy, effective immediately:

- Children under 12 are not permitted to visit the Main Hospital, Emergency Department, or Outpatient Surgery Center.

- We strongly discourage bringing visitors under 12 to outpatient appointments unless they are the patient.

- Exceptions may be considered in special circumstances, such as end-of-life. Please contact your nurse or care team if needed.

These restrictions are not in place to deter those who do need medical attention from coming to our facility. Please do not delay care.

11/14/2025

Today is National Diabetes Day! 🩺 In 1923, Frederick Banting and John Macleod were awarded the Nobel Prize for their discovery of insulin, a life-saving breakthrough for millions living with diabetes. At Summit Healthcare, we are committed to supporting diabetes care and education every day.

For more information about the diabetes support we provide, contact Summit Healthcare Diabetes Education at 928-537-6984.

11/14/2025

The Summit for Service: Connecting Veterans to Care event, originally scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, has been postponed. A new date will be shared soon. Thank you for your understanding.

11/12/2025

Reminder: Join us for the Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia Symposium to learn the warning signs, understand the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, and discover what may put you at risk. We are excited to welcome Kinsey McManus from the Alzheimer’s Association to share her insights.

11/11/2025

Our Interim CEO, Billy Gardner, and CFO, David Rothenberger, had the opportunity to meet with Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and leaders at White Mountain Regional Medical Center to discuss the ongoing challenges facing healthcare across our state.

The conversation provided a great opportunity to share the unique circumstances and needs of rural healthcare providers and the vital role they play in supporting their communities.

Thank you to Wes Babers, CEO of White Mountain Regional Medical Center, and the entire WMRMC team for hosting this important discussion.

Rural Arizonans deserve access to quality healthcare, not devastating cuts that threaten hospitals and patients.

Last week at White Mountain Regional Medical Center, I met with local providers fighting to keep care accessible and working families healthy.

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of our nation’s veterans. Thank you for your service. ❤💙

11/10/2025

Reminder: We invite all veterans and a guest to join us for a free lunch this Veterans Day as a small token of our gratitude for your service.

📅 Tuesday, November 11, 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Summit Healthcare Conference Center

11/06/2025

Healthy habits make a difference! Staying hydrated, eating a balanced diet, limiting sugary drinks, and staying active are key steps in managing diabetes. Our Diabetes Education team offers nutrition education to guide and support your health journey. Together, we can manage diabetes.

For more information, call 928-537-6984.

11/05/2025

Summit Healthcare is honored to support the Veterans in our community! Join us for an educational event focused on improving care through the VA’s Community Care Network. 🇺🇸

Help us make the forum more productive by submitting your questions in advance by November 12: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/summitforservice