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At just 27 years old, Christa Gallegos found herself facing a reality that shook her to her core – she was at her heaviest ever. "The number on the scale was what scared me. I had never been that big before," Christa says. “It seemed like no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t make lasting progress.” In addition to the weight, Christa’s general health was spiraling. She struggled with low energy, a diagnosis of fatty liver disease, and a feeling of disconnection from the life she once enjoyed. Christa k... ... Read More

When Interventional Pulmonologist Dr. Ab Mittal met with his patient, Lori, at Northwest Pulmonology to discuss her diagnosis – a carcinoid tumor in her right lung – he said something she still remembers clearly: “This is the best bad news you’ll ever get.” As a non-smoker with no family history of lung cancer, Lori wouldn’t have suspected there was anything wrong with her lung if the tumor hadn’t appeared on an x-ray performed for a totally unrelated condition. She wasn’t particularly concerned, either... ... Read More

TUCSON, AZ (Dec. 2, 2024) – Today, with the acquisition of new urgent care facilities from Carbon Health, Northwest Healthcare expands our Northwest Urgent Care footprint to over 15 locations across Southern Arizona – and grows our network to more than 80 sites of care. “We are dedicated to providing patients with high-quality, safe, accessible healthcare close to home, and this robust expansion of our urgent care facilities is an important part of that mission,” said Brian Sinotte, FACHE, Market CEO of... ... Read More

Brush up on stroke risk factors and symptoms to protect your health TUCSON, AZ (Nov. 6, 2024) – In the midst of all the gifts and good times, the holiday season may also involve a higher risk of experiencing a medical emergency – including stroke (a life-threatening emergency involving disruption or blockage of blood flow to the brain). Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States Early detection and treatment are key to improving survival... ... Read More

“They call me the cheerleader here,” says Bob as yet another friend walks by to congratulate him on his graduation from Northwest Medical Center’s cardiac rehab department. Where he sits – surrounded by exercise equipment designed to help heart patients regain and build on their cardiac function – Bob is something of an expert. He’s had six heart attacks and an upper thoracic aneurysm – and, on top of those, a bad fall earlier this year. Over the years, Bob has addressed his chronic heart disease with m... ... Read More

Physicians, surgeons, and other professionals at Northwest Healthcare’s robust breast and lung health programs are committed to fighting cancer in our Southern Arizona communities. Every October, Northwest Healthcare recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month by encouraging women aged 40 and older to get screening mammograms – and, in November, we encourage people at high risk for lung cancer to ask their physicians about lung cancer screenings. According to the World Health Organization, lung cancer is t... ... Read More

TUCSON, AZ (Oct. 14, 2024) – The last three months of the calendar year present a great opportunity maximize your health insurance benefits in order to get the most out of your coverage – especially if you have already met, or are close to meeting, the annual deductible. Many insurance plans will cover most, if not all, costs for eligible medical procedures and treatments once you meet the deductible and out of pocket maximum, so now is the time to schedule medical procedures – and, ideally, have them t... ... Read More

As a retired Air Force nurse, Leslie “Scottie” McGowan, 79, knows what it takes to deliver quality patient care and that; ideally, the best medical treatment plan includes transitioning from inpatient to home and continuing home care when needed. “I'm very picky about care, and Northwest Transitions is exceptional – the dedicated, invested staff, the pleasant, relaxing environment, the advanced equipment, and the delicious food – which tastes like it was catered,” Scottie says as she prepared to leave a... ... Read More

TUCSON, AZ – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – the perfect time to schedule a screening mammogram. The American College of Radiology now recommends women who are at average risk for breast cancer get screening mammograms annually starting at age 40 (different guidelines apply to women at higher risk). These updates recommendations are in response to the increase in breast cancer diagnoses in younger women and high mortality rates in Black women. Women with strong family histories of breast canc... ... Read More

TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 16, 2024 – Leaders at integrated healthcare network Northwest Healthcare today announced an agreement for Northwest Urgent Care, LLC to acquire 10 Tucson-area urgent care centers from Carbon Health. The transaction is expected to be complete in the fourth quarter this year, growing Northwest Healthcare to more than 80 sites of care. “This strategic action will accelerate our growth and increase our capacity and network of access points close to work and home for people throughout th... ... Read More