Transforming Rural Health Metrics

AWC and YRMC compete for innovation, excellence on global stage

June 19, 2023

Yuma, AZ (June 19, 2023) – Arizona Western College’s partnership with Yuma Regional Medical Center to create innovative solutions in rural healthcare has garnered global recognition. AWC was recently selected as one of five Triple E Awards finalists in the running for Community Engagement Initiative of the Year.

Arizona Western College and Yuma Regional Medical Center affiliation agreement

AWC, YRMC enter into affiliation agreement to build future of regional healthcare

February 13, 2023

New training facility set to break ground in 2024

Yuma, AZ (February 13, 2023) – With a shared vision of transforming healthcare education in Yuma County, Arizona Western College and Yuma Regional Medical Center have recently entered into an affiliation agreement to create new programs and facilities for a sustainable future of a wide range of healthcare training. The early plans include a new allied health training facility adjacent to YRMC.

Yuma Regional Medical Center partnership

The Foundation of Yuma Regional Medical Center receives $500,500 grant to fund research and education initiatives

February 8, 2023

Yuma, AZ (February 8, 2023) – The Foundation of Yuma Regional Medical Center recently received a $500,500 grant from the Flinn Foundation to enhance research capacity at Yuma Regional Medical Center and build a pathway for students at Arizona Western College to seek health-system relevant credentialing in the field.