Weaver Mountains Health Initiative

“Fostering connections for healthy living in the Weaver Mountains Communities!”

5th Annual Health and Wellness Expo – Sat., Sept 19

Sat. Sep. 19 10 am – 1 pm
Model Creek Elementary School

We’re celebrating the EXPO’s 5th anniversary this year!

Mobile Health Units, Skin Cancer Screening, 30+ Exhibitors, Door prizes, FREE LUNCH, art contest and MORE!

YOUTH ART CONTEST

Calling all student artists! Doing what makes you happy and brings you joy is often good for your health.  Show us what makes you happy!

ARE YOU ON AHCCCS/ MEDICAID? 

Find out about possible changes to your coverage!

WHEN:  SAT. SEP. 19  1 pm immediately following the Health & Wellness EXPO

Where:  Library at Model Creek School

 Starting January 2027, H.R. 1 will go into effect. This law (Part of the One Big Beautiful Bill) requires certain Medicaid Expansion adults to work, go to school, volunteer, or participate in another defined qualified activity for 80 hours each month, or to have earned at least $580 in the month to maintain their AHCCCS coverage. Some people are exempt and will not need to meet these requirements, but many will be impacted and need to meet work requirements.  Join us to discuss these changes and who may be impacted by them.

Primary Care on Wheels Arrives in Yarnell

WickCare Mobile Clinic is bringing quality healthcare right to your neighborhood! 

We are at the Wheelhouse at Yarnell Regional Community Center, 22324 State Route 89, Yarnell, AZ, 85362. (Clinics also offered in Congress.) Schedules are posted at wickhosp.com/mobile.

Our mobile clinic offers comprehensive primary care services, from well checks and sick visits to chronic disease management and medication reviews. No long drives, just expert care close to home. 

Schedule your visit today! Call 928-668-1833 or visit wickhosp.com/mobile to request an appointment. 

A Survey: Your Health Care Needs

Here’s another boost to health care access: Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center would like to get a clearer picture of health care needs in the Weaver Mountains. We need your help to do this. Paper copies are available at the YRCC (and can be turned in there).

We have been happy to see so many residents taking advantage of the WickCare clinic each month (approx. 20 patients each day). If this response rate continues, we are hopeful that the mobile clinic can come a second time a month.

Please click the button to complete the survey.

Latest from the WMHI Blog

Flu Vaccine Clinic at the Health Expo

The annual flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances that you will get the seasonal flu.

Health & Wellness EXPO Art Show

WHAT DOES HEALTHY LIVING LOOK LIKE? Your artwork should answer this question. Details about the contest (with cash prizes) appear in our ad in this issue. Judging will be done by artists from Weaver Mountains communities: Yarnell, Peeples Valley, Ruger Ranch, Congress, Skull Valley.

Emergency Preparedness for the New Public Safety Power Shutoff Program

In May of this year Arizona Public Service (APS) implemented its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program for high fire-risk areas in Yavapai County. PSPS is a safety measure that temporarily shuts off power during periods of high wildfire danger.

Resources

Local Resources and Resources Serving Our Communities

Find solutions for health needs.  Medical facilities, nutrition services, housing, counseling, info for veterans, etc.

Weaver Mountains Health Initiative (WMHI)

In 2019, WMHI Founding Board Members, with the assistance of the University of Arizona, Center for Rural Health formed a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization to function as a collaborative to improve health and wellness for the 3,000+ area residents. The area includes; Kirkland, Peeples Valley, Skull Valley, Wilhoit, Yarnell and surrounding areas.

“When health is absent, 
wisdom cannot reveal itself,
art cannot manifest,
strength cannot fight,
wealth becomes useless,
and intelligence cannot be applied.”
– Herophilus