Latest News and Updates - Yuma Regional Medical Center

Foundation of YRMC to launch fund supporting families facing pediatric cancer

Light the Night because children and their families shouldn’t have to fight cancer alone.

September 15, 2020

The App Makes MyCare Better

Connected patients are healthier patients.

September 10, 2020

Vietnam veteran honors caregivers with challenge coins

A local Vietnam veteran received such incredible care at YRMC that he was inspired to think of an extra-special way to demonstrate his heart-felt thanks.

August 11, 2020

Yuma Regional Medical Center to Eliminate 34 Positions

Changes will not impact services or quality of care

August 03, 2020

Remembering Dr. Emilia Matos

YRMC mourns the loss of a beloved longtime pediatrician

July 27, 2020

$54,000 in Scholarships Recently Awarded to Students

The Foundation of Yuma Regional Medical Center and Yuma Regional Medical Center Volunteer Services recently awarded $54,000 in scholarships to area students.

July 21, 2020

Covid-19: Rising as a Community this July 4 Holiday

This 4th of July we are challenging Arizona residents to rise as a community to slow the spread of Covid-19.

July 01, 2020

Yuma Regional Medical Center Activates Tier 3 of Pandemic Plan

In response to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has taken active measures to meet the growing needs of patients.

June 20, 2020

Yuma’s first pediatrician to retire after 50 years of caring

Dr. Robert Cannell began practicing here 50 years ago. He wasn’t just the only pediatrician in Yuma. He was also the very first.

June 16, 2020

Mentor Me M.D. Student Attains Full-ride

Recent high school graduate will start pre-med studies thanks to substantial scholarship.

June 09, 2020

Yuma Regional Medical Center files lawsuit against Hospital District No. 1 of Yuma County

This afternoon Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) filed a lawsuit in Maricopa County naming Hospital District No. 1 of Yuma County as the only defendant.

May 29, 2020

Yuma Regional Medical Center COVID-19 Surge Plans

As the number of positive COVID-19 cases continues rise, Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC)’s care team is prepared to care for their local community.

May 23, 2020

Yuma Regional Medical Center Pediatrics 22nd Drive Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has confirmed that an employee in our Pediatrics 22nd Drive clinic has tested positive of COVID-19.

May 21, 2020

YRMC partnering with state and local agencies to host COVID-19 testing blitz

UPDATE: There is currently a backlog of COVID-19 tests to process. Individuals who were tested during YRMC's testing blitz will be called by YRMC with their test results immediately upon receipt from the laboratory.

May 05, 2020

Hospital confirms first employees with COVID-19

Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has confirmed the first positive cases of COVID-19 among staff members.

April 24, 2020

YRMC announces enhanced visitor restrictions for COVID-19

To further protect the health of our patients and community, Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) introduced an increased level of visitor restrictions Wednesday, April 1

April 02, 2020

COVID-19 Letter to Our Community

A Message from our President and CEO

April 01, 2020

YRMC using tents outside Emergency Department for evaluations

To best protect the health of patients and staff, Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has begun evaluating patients prior to entering the Emergency Department.

March 26, 2020