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TUCSON, AZ – Some health conditions are harder to talk about than others. One of the most challenging to discuss, even with a physician, is bladder or bowel incontinence – especially for new mothers. Patients often feel embarrassed and alone when they start experiencing incontinence symptoms, but they aren’t: Urinary incontinence affects about one-third of women in the interval between the second trimester of pregnancy and three months after their baby’s birth. Postpartum bowel incontinence is rarer, bu... ... Read More

TUCSON, AZ (Aug. 16, 2024) – Northwest Urgent Care at Oracle is officially open! Located at 10568 N. Oracle Road, Suite #110, our new, full service urgent care is available to patients from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., 7 days a week. We know that being sick or injured is hard enough, so a big part of our mission is to make it a little easier to get care – where and when you need it. We are dedicated to expanding access to healthcare throughout Pima County, and Northwest Urgent Care at Oracle is the latest example ... ... Read More

TUCSON, AZ – Late summer is a good time to review health insurance policies to ensure you will get the most out of plan benefits, especially if you have already met the annual deductible. Many insurance plans will cover most, if not all, costs for eligible medical procedures and treatments once an individual meets the deductible and out of pocket maximum, making the second half of the year an opportune time to schedule any necessary or elective medical procedures that may have been postponed to reduce o... ... Read More

People recovering from a cardiac event or serious pulmonary illness need excellent care to help them return to their optimal physical and emotional well-being. That’s why Northwest Healthcare dedicates so many experts – and resources – to its heart care program. Ryan, at age 50 and in good health, didn’t expect to collapse with a sudden heart attack while he was out taking a leisurely walk in his Oro Valley neighborhood. He especially didn’t expect the kind of heart attack that required an urgent 911 ca... ... Read More

TUCSON, AZ – The summer of 2024 is bringing on the heat – which can put extra stress on your heart. With every degree your body temperature rises, your heartbeat increases by about 10 beats per minute, according to the National Institute of Health. This can make it even harder for your body to cool off in hot temperatures, especially if you have a chronic health condition like heart disease, high cholesterol, or atrial fibrillation (AFib). “Our bodies get rid of excess heat through sweat,” says Dr. Kinj... ... Read More

Northwest Healthcare encourages men in Pima County to get their annual wellness exams added to the calendar TUCSON, AZ (June 17, 2024) – Research backs up the long-standing belief that men avoid going to the doctor. In fact, recent surveys show that approximately 44 percent of men don’t get an annual physical, and 60 percent of men won’t see a doctor if they suspect something is wrong. Knowing this, our advice to men is: Don’t wait until the ‘check engine’ light flashes to take care of your health. Just... ... Read More

Have you heard of the Burnt Toast Theory? Basically, it's a way of making sense of setbacks and trusting that they can – and often do – clear a different path towards a better future. Burning your toast in the morning might delay you for a while (annoying) but it doesn't need to ruin your day. In fact, that burnt toast might even set you up to do something with your day that's much better than simply 'being on time.' Miguel Roy De Gracia, R.N., lived out the Burnt Toast Theory on a recent day off, when ... ... Read More

TUCSON, AZ (June 4, 2024) – Northwest Medical Center (NMC) was designated as a Level IV trauma center by the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Emergency Medical Services & Trauma System. The level of a trauma center (I, II, III, IV, or V) denotes the kinds of trauma resources it offers, as well as the number of trauma patients admitted yearly. A Level IV designation means that a trauma center has demonstrated its ability to provide advanced trauma life support to patients before transf... ... Read More

Northwest Healthcare is proud to have participated in the recent 2024 Southern Arizona Heart Walk, in support of the American Heart Association's mission to promote heart health and wellness in our community. Our team's dedication to this important cause is a testament to our commitment to improving the health and well-being of those we serve. Thank you to the American Heart Association - Arizona, our team members, and all the supporters whose efforts and generosity helped make this event a success. Tog... ... Read More

Longer growing seasons and warmer temperatures make more pollen TUCSON, AZ (May 6, 2024) – Itchy eyes. Nasal congestion. Sneezing. If these symptoms pop up for you during spring, summer and fall, you may be among the estimated one in four Americans who experience seasonal allergies. Many people believe their allergies are getting worse every year, with more irritation over a longer period of time – and it’s not their imagination. Scientists are seeing higher pollen concentrations and lengthier pollen se... ... Read More