Whether you’re stopping by for a hot breakfast or picking up a last-minute gift, our retail volunteers make every visit to the Corner Stork Café and Gift Shop feel a little brighter. Shirley Ricker, Patty Suerken, Amanda Wiley, and Alton Jones are just a few of the friendly faces behind the counter who make this part of the hospital feel like a second home. As Amanda shares, “Helping people is important—no matter how small it is.” Because sometimes, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference.🧡 Want to join the family? Learn more about volunteering at Onvida Health at https://www.onvidahealth.org/community/volunteer-program/ (fb)

Onvida Health has made history as the first hospital in Arizona to successfully perform a renal denervation procedure—a minimally invasive treatment for patients with high blood pressure that hasn’t responded to medications or lifestyle changes. Led by interventional cardiologist Dr. Evren Kaynak, this breakthrough procedure calms the overactive nerves around the kidneys, helping to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage. “This procedure represents a major step forward in the way we treat high blood pressure,” said Dr. Kaynak. “For patients who have exhausted traditional treatments, renal denervation offers new hope. Our goal is to provide the most advanced care possible. Being the first in Arizona to perform this procedure is a testament to Onvida Health’s commitment to innovation and patient well-being.” For Edwind Jimenez, the first patient to undergo the procedure, it was life-changing. “I’m beyond grateful to Dr. Kaynak and his incredible team at Onvida Health for giving me a second chance at a healthier life,” said Edwind. “For the first time in years, my family doesn’t have to live in fear of me having a heart attack.” Together, we’re transforming heart care in Yuma. (fb)