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Telehealth care in Yuma, Arizona.

Wade’s Care First sees Yuma patients by secure video for primary care, mental health, ADHD, weight management, urgent care and more. Labs, imaging and prescriptions go to facilities in and around Yuma.

Telehealth only. No office in Yuma: you join from wherever you are in Arizona. Pricing · Insurance Accepted

Services

What Yuma patients book.

Every service is available statewide by video. Each page explains what can and cannot be handled remotely.

A clinician reviewing information on a tablet at her deskYour ongoing Primary Care Provider

Primary Care

Acute Care, Routine Care, Preventive Care, and Chronic Care with one provider who knows your history.

Blood pressure screening during Preventive CareScreenings for your age and risk

Preventive Care

Screenings, labs and risk checks chosen for your age, history and family history.

Two women having a supportive conversation in a comfortable roomEvaluation and treatment

Mental Health

Anxiety, depression, panic, PTSD symptoms and more. A full evaluation first, then a plan you help build.

A woman at a desk with stacks of paperwork holding her templesAdults and teens

ADHD

Evaluation and follow-up for attention, focus and executive-function concerns.

Hands chopping fresh herbs on a cutting boardMedication with a plan around it

Medical Weight Management

A workup first, then nutrition, lab monitoring and medication when it fits.

A person at home with cold symptomsSick visits

Urgent Care

Sinus infections, UTIs, rashes and stomach bugs. Check the scheduler for available appointments, including same-day openings when offered.

A clinician and patient reviewing skin images on a tabletSkin concerns by video

Dermatology

Acne, eczema, psoriasis, melasma, fungal nails and rashes, evaluated from clear photos and a conversation.

Illustration of a patient discussing knee discomfort by videoStrains, sprains and flare-ups

Short-Term Pain Management

Back and neck pain, sprains, joint flares and headaches over a short course of care.

An adult man outdoorsHormones, prostate and screening

Men’s Health

ED, testosterone testing, prostate health, PSA and the screenings men tend to skip.

A patient and clinician review health information on a tabletEvery stage

Women’s Health

Periods, birth control, perimenopause, menopause and the questions in between.

The original group photograph of smiling childrenAges 5 and up

Pediatric Care

Video visits for the things that keep a kid home from school.

Older adults sharing a meal and conversation around a tableOlder adults and their families

Geriatric Care

Medication review, chronic conditions and coordination with everyone involved.

A woman lying awake in bed beside an alarm clockPart of your primary care

Sleep Concerns

Insomnia, snoring, sleep apnea screening and sleep-study coordination.

Laboratory scientist working with a pipette beside a microscope and computerPharmacogenomic testing

GeneSight® Testing

A cheek swab that adds genetic information to mental-health medication decisions.

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More Than a Video Visit

Your care doesn’t end when the video visit ends.

Wade’s Care First is a full medical practice delivered through telehealth. When it is medically appropriate, we order, prescribe, refer and coordinate the services you would expect from a traditional outpatient practice.

How It Works
  1. 1VisitSecure video from your phone or laptop
  2. 2TestingLabs and imaging ordered near you
  3. 3ResultsReviewed and explained with you
  4. 4TreatmentPrescriptions and a plan you helped build
  5. 5ReferralSpecialists and in-person care when needed
  6. 6Follow-upContinued care with the same provider

Laboratory testing

Blood work, urine tests, hormone and PSA testing, completed at a lab near you.

Diagnostic imaging

X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans and MRIs ordered through local imaging centers.

Additional testing

Testing matched to your symptoms, history and plan, including sleep studies when indicated.

Equipment and supplies

Orders for durable medical equipment and supplies when medically necessary.

Specialist referrals

Referrals to cardiology, endocrinology, sleep medicine and more, with your care kept connected.

Prescription management

Prescribing and adjusting medications when clinically appropriate and allowed by law.

Results and follow-up

Every result reviewed with you, explained, and turned into a next step.

GeneSight® Testing

Pharmacogenomic information that may help inform mental-health medication decisions.

Care coordination

Orders and referrals sent to facilities near you, with Wade’s Care First staying involved.

Telehealth when appropriate. In-person services when needed. Coordinated care throughout.

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Orders go local

Labs, imaging and pharmacies near Yuma.

Blood work in Yuma is available at Sonora Quest Laboratories’ patient service center and at Labcorp’s two locations on South Fortuna Road and South Avenue B; confirm your order, appointment requirements and coverage before visiting. Imaging is through Onvida Health’s imaging and radiology department, which handles X-ray, ultrasound, CT and MRI; there is no SimonMed or Banner Imaging center in Yuma. Prescriptions can go to Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Fry’s, Albertsons or Sam’s Club, or to Sunset Health’s pharmacy if you are a patient there. Safeway does not have a Yuma pharmacy. Winter residents should name both a Yuma pharmacy and a home pharmacy so refills follow them.

Blood work

Sonora Quest Laboratories lists a Yuma patient service center (ZIP 85364, Ridgeview location) in its February 2026 directory. Labcorp lists two Yuma locations (S. Fortuna Rd and S. Avenue B). Hospital outpatient lab at Onvida Health.

Imaging

Onvida Health Imaging and Radiology (hospital-based outpatient imaging); no SimonMed or Banner Imaging center in Yuma was found.

Pharmacies

Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Fry’s, Albertsons and Sam’s Club pharmacies operate in Yuma, along with Sunset Health’s community health center pharmacy; Safeway does not list a Yuma pharmacy.

Before you go, confirm the requested test, outside-order acceptance, insurance, collection fees and hours with the facility. These resources are examples, not a complete directory. Quest Location Finder · Labcorp Location Finder.

Patient Questions

Yuma questions.

All Patient Questions
Does Wade’s Care First have an office in Yuma?

No. Wade’s Care First is a telehealth practice. You join your visit by secure video from home, work or anywhere in Arizona, and Charles Wade, FNP-BC is licensed to treat you while you are in the state. Anything that needs hands-on care is coordinated with facilities in and around Yuma, such as Onvida Health (formerly Yuma Regional Medical Center; ADHS lists it as Onvida Yuma Regional Medical Center, Level III trauma center; 400+ beds, two emergency departments at 2400 S. Avenue A and the Foothills campus).

Where will I go for blood work if I live in Yuma?

Sonora Quest Laboratories lists a Yuma patient service center (ZIP 85364, Ridgeview location) in its February 2026 directory. Labcorp lists two Yuma locations (S. Fortuna Rd and S. Avenue B). Hospital outpatient lab at Onvida Health. We send the order electronically to a location that is convenient for you or in your insurance network. Results come back to us for review with you.

Which Yuma hospitals have an emergency department?

Onvida Health (formerly Yuma Regional Medical Center; ADHS lists it as Onvida Yuma Regional Medical Center, Level III trauma center; 400+ beds, two emergency departments at 2400 S. Avenue A and the Foothills campus). For chest pain, trouble breathing, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, a major injury or thoughts of harming yourself, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than booking a video visit.

Are there community health centers in Yuma for in-person care?

Sunset Health (Sunset Community Health Center; FQHC with Yuma Central Complex, North Yuma, Somerton, San Luis and Wellton clinics), Regional Center for Border Health (FQHC look-alike and licensed behavioral health network; Somerton, San Luis and Yuma sites) and Horizon Health & Wellness – Yuma (HRSA-funded site, 1185 S. Redondo Center Dr) serve the area with in-person primary care on a sliding scale. Many patients pair that kind of local clinic with telehealth for follow-ups, medication management and specialist coordination.

Can I use Arizona Medicaid or other insurance for a telehealth visit from Yuma?

Arizona Medicaid plans are not on the participating list right now. Plans accepted in Arizona: BCBS / Anthem PPO, UnitedHealthcare PPO, UMR (PPO), Aetna PPO, Cigna PPO, Humana PPO, Ambetter PPO, TRICARE. Benefits are verified before your visit, and self-pay pricing is posted if your plan is not accepted.

Is Yuma a health professional shortage area?

Yuma County has HRSA primary care and mental health HPSAs including 1 FQHC/look-alike, 1 rural health clinic and 1 correctional facility HPSA; PCP FTE shortage 12.6, psychiatrist FTE shortage 10.6. Arizona Center for Rural Health (Dec. 2024): Arizona has primary care physician shortages in all 15 counties, meets 35.4% of its primary care need and needs 493 more PCP FTEs; its mental health brief (2023) finds psychiatrist shortages in every county and just 8.54% of mental health need met. Telehealth can complement local clinicians by offering another way to access primary care, mental health and medication follow-up while you keep your local relationships.

Can orders be sent to a laboratory or imaging facility near me?

When clinically appropriate, we can send orders to a laboratory or imaging facility you choose. Confirm that the location performs the requested test, accepts the order and participates in your insurance network. Availability and travel distance vary by community.

Good to know

Services, screening recommendations, testing, treatment options, referrals and prescribing may vary with your age, medical history, symptoms, where you are physically located at the time of the visit, state and federal requirements, insurance requirements, and whether your condition can be safely managed by telehealth. Conditions and services listed here are examples. An appointment does not guarantee a particular diagnosis, a prescription, a controlled medication, hormone therapy, a lab order, an imaging study, a sleep study, a specialist referral, an accommodation letter or a particular treatment. Treatment decisions follow a clinical evaluation and the provider’s judgment.

Practice provider: Charles Wade, FNP-BC. Information updated October 25, 2026.

Yuma Territorial Prison guard tower in Yuma, Arizona
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Yuma Territorial Prison guard tower in Yuma, Arizona.

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Underserved area · Yuma County

Getting care in Yuma

A border and agricultural city on the Colorado River with one of the nation’s largest winter-vegetable economies, a large Hispanic majority and intense summer heat.

Yuma County has one hospital system, Onvida Health (the renamed Yuma Regional Medical Center), and a federal count that says the county is still short about 13 primary care physicians and 11 psychiatrists. Clinics run full, and if you work the fields or packing sheds your hours rarely match theirs. Wade’s Care First sees you by video in English for primary care, mental health, ADHD, weight management, skin problems and minor illnesses, and sends labs, imaging and prescriptions to Yuma.

If you qualify for sliding-fee care, Sunset Health and the Regional Center for Border Health have clinics in Yuma, Somerton and San Luis; telehealth can work alongside them. In-person exams, vaccines and procedures are referred locally.

Access in Yuma County

Yuma County needs 12.6 more primary care physician FTEs and 10.6 psychiatrist FTEs to clear its HRSA shortage designations, a large gap for a county of 220,000. ADHS reports the heat-related ED visit rate among Arizona residents is highest in La Paz, Mohave and Yuma counties (Yuma: 67.5 per 100,000 in 2025, 117.9 in 2024, versus 47.5 in Maricopa in 2025), and the 2024 heat death rate was likewise highest in La Paz, Mohave and Yuma; 35 heat deaths occurred in Yuma County in 2024.

Farm work is central: Yuma County sold $1.5 billion in agricultural products in 2022, including $1.13 billion in vegetables (3rd of all U.S. counties) on 109,195 harvested vegetable acres. About 64.9% of county residents are Hispanic. Arizona’s uninsured rate was 10.3% in 2024.

Who this helps most in Yuma

Telehealth is a strong fit for Yuma’s farmworkers and agricultural staff, winter residents who need continuity with a clinician, military families near the proving ground and Marine air station, and anyone who cannot take a weekday off. It handles refills, blood pressure and diabetes follow-up, anxiety and depression, ADHD, rashes and sun-damaged skin, sleep problems and weight planning. Heat is the most important local danger: Yuma County’s rate of heat-related emergency visits is among the highest in Arizona, and 35 people died of heat here in 2024. Cramps, confusion, vomiting or fainting after time in the fields need immediate cooling and an emergency department, not a video call. Chest pain, stroke signs and serious injuries also mean 911.

Local health considerations

  • Heat and outdoor work: Yuma County’s heat-related ED visit rate is among the three highest in Arizona (ADHS 2021–2025 report); 3.4% of statewide heat ED visits in 2025 were work-related, more than four times the all-cause share.
  • Agriculture: 397 farms, 179,066 irrigated acres and $1.13 billion in vegetable sales in 2022, ranking Yuma County 3rd nationally for vegetables (USDA 2022 Census of Agriculture).
  • Majority-Hispanic border population: 64.9% of Yuma County residents are Hispanic (Data USA, ACS); Sunset Health and Regional Center for Border Health describe bilingual services and sliding fees for farmworker and border communities.
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