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As we enter the final months of the year, to-do lists usually fill up with holiday planning and activities. Northwest Healthcare is encouraging the community to add one more essential item to that list: their health. Many families don’t realize that by mid-year, they may have already met their health insurance deductibles. This means that for the remainder of the year, medical services – from elective procedures to specialized screenings – are often significantly more affordable. Now is a good time to r... ... Read More

Alan Lost 230 Pounds And Turned His Health Around With Bariatric Surgery Alan, a 38-year-old attorney and brown-belt jiu-jitsu athlete, didn’t see himself as someone who needed bariatric surgery. He thought of himself more as an ex-football player and all-around “big guy” who just needed to size up his pants – again. “When you gain 15 pounds a year for 10 years, it adds up,” Alan says. “As I got into my mid-30s, the effects of eating large quantities of food – and the speed at which I ate it – were hard... ... Read More

Unlike acute inflammation, which helps the body recover from injury or infection, chronic inflammation occurs when the immune system remains activated for months or even years. That ongoing response gradually damages healthy tissues and organs, contributing to conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, arthritis and neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease. "Inflammation is one of the body's most important defense mechanisms," says Dr. Jonathan Ma, D.O., an inte... ... Read More

Oro Valley Hospital, part of Northwest Healthcare, partnered with local law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services and emergency management agencies on Sept. 17 for a large-scale emergency preparedness exercise designed to strengthen coordination and response capabilities during a potential emergency. The planned exercise brought together hospital team members and community emergency response partners, including Golder Ranch Fire District, AMR, Oro Valley Police Department, City of Tucson Dispatc... ... Read More

While falls are a health and safety concern for people of all ages, they are more common, and more dangerous, for older adults. One out of every four people age 65 and older experience at least one fall each year – some requiring orthopedic surgical treatment – but healthcare providers say these incidents are frequently preventable. “Falls can have serious life-changing consequences, including hip fractures, traumatic brain injuries, and a long-term loss of independence,” says orthopedic surgeon Antony ... ... Read More

Not feeling well, but don’t want to rearrange your day in order to wait an urgent care lobby? Northwest Urgent Care is now offering virtual visits. A provider can assess your symptoms from home, work or wherever you are – and help you determine a safe path forward, whether that means getting a diagnosis online or arranging for in-person care. Not all urgent care visits are appropriate to be made virtually. However, virtual visits may be appropriate for: Colds and allergies Minor flu symptoms Sinus infec... ... Read More

Everyone feels tired from time to time. A busy week, a few nights of poor sleep or added stress can leave you feeling drained. But when fatigue sticks around — or begins interfering with work, exercise, family time or the activities you enjoy — it may be worth talking with your primary care provider. “Fatigue is something we hear about frequently in primary care, and there isn’t always one simple explanation,” said Navaneeth Ganapathiyadan, M.D., family medicine physician with Northwest Primary Care at ... ... Read More

At only 18 and recently graduated from high school, Jessi was unusually young to be a patient at Northwest Transitions Inpatient Rehabilitation – but he spent two months there after sustaining a spinal cord injury during scoliosis surgery. “I was an incomplete quadriplegic, which means paralyzed from the chest down,” he explains. Jessi, who was suffering from blood pressure issues and muscle spasms in addition to immobility, needed to relearn even the most basic of skills, including transferring from hi... ... Read More

TUCSON, AZ (Aug. 31, 2026) – The maternity care team at Northwest Women’s Center invites expectant mothers to a free online class, Breastfeeding and the 4th Trimester, designed to help introduce moms to breastfeeding before having a baby. Register here for the next monthly session on Wed., Sept. 16. After the baby is born, moms are invited to a free, in-person Breastfeeding Support Group on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The lactation team at the Women’s Center is specially trained to supp... ... Read More

When we think of vaccines, we often picture pediatric clinics, school charts, and crying toddlers. Many people think that once we reach adulthood, our immunization journey is complete – but, in fact, protection from childhood vaccines can fade over time, and new health risks emerge as we age. “Keeping up with adult vaccines is one of the safest and most effective ways to stay healthy, active, and present for the people you love,” says Manjul Srivastava, M.D. , who sees patients at Northwest Primary Care... ... Read More