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When our “Brain Attack Team” saves another life from the devastating effects of stroke, their quick actions can mean the patient walks out of the hospital a few days later – rather than suffering permanent brain damage, disability, or death. The most common type of stroke, ischemic, occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked by a blood clot or plaque buildup. After this happens, every second that passes can cost the patient precious mental and physical function. Some risk factors for stroke – includ... ... Read More
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Jenny’s feet – with their arthritis, hammertoes, bunions, joint deformities and dislocations – were keeping her from wearing sandals and flip-flops, but they were also keeping her from more important things, like living without pain. “I keep a separate file on each foot,” Jenny says with a laugh. She had to be very organized about her feet, because they presented different anatomical problems. Also, she needed two surgeries – one on her left foot in the summer of 2023 and the other on her right foot at ... ... Read More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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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
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