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Northwest Healthcare encourages men in Pima County to in get their annual wellness exam added to the 2026 calendar TUCSON, AZ (June 5, 2026) – In general, men tend to avoid going to the doctor – even if they think something may be wrong. In fact, almost half of men skip their yearly physical – which covers important aspects of their health, including urological and sexual health care. Many men face common, treatable issues in this area – including urinary challenges caused by an enlarged prostate kidney... ... Read More

Joint pain may be common, but it’s not normal – a very important distinction to make when it comes to relief from what’s hurting you. “Pain in your joints can often mean you’re experiencing osteoarthritis, which happens when the protective cartilage on the ends of your bones wears away over time,” says Steven Ward, D.O. , an orthopedic surgeon with Northwest Bone & Joint . “But it can also point to an overuse injury – like a sprain, strain, or inflamed tendon.” Usually, joint pain can be managed wit... ... Read More

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke, or “brain attack,” in which blood flow to the brain is disrupted when a blood clot blocks one of the vital blood vessels in the brain (ischemic stroke), or a blood vessel in the brain bursts, spilling blood into surrounding tissues (hemorrhagic stroke). While stroke happens in an instant, the impact on the brain is a complex puzzle that begins long before the event and continues long after. According to the National Institutes of Health, when ... ... Read More

TUCSON, AZ – May is Women’s Health Month – a great time for women of all ages and stages in life to focus on self-care and wellness. Some health conditions, including umbilical (or “navel”) hernias, are more common in women, and occur when part of the intestine or fatty tissue push through an opening in the stomach muscles right underneath the belly button. “Pregnancy can contribute to development of an umbilical hernia, and we frequently see women with umbilical hernias after pregnancy,” says General S... ... Read More

We are pleased to welcome Andrew “Drew” Emery, MHA, as our new Northwest Healthcare Market CEO. In this role, Drew will provide strategic oversight for our entire market, ensuring that our network of facilities continues to operate as a cohesive, high-performing system. Central to his approach will be close collaboration with each of our hospital CEOs and CAOs, working together to drive excellence across every campus in our community. Drew, who comes to us from his role as CEO for Tennova Healthcare in ... ... Read More

When Bill retired to Marana after successful careers in the Air Force and state police work, he had more free time – but he lost something important: Strict professional guidelines regarding his body weight. “It was many years of being told what to weigh and what to eat,” he says. “I decided I knew better than they did, and I started eating that extra doughnut and just buying bigger clothes. It was so hard to get out of bed and find anything that looked decent. I had multiple wardrobes.” Eventually, Bil... ... Read More

TUCSON, AZ – At more than one million patient encounters last year, Northwest Healthcare delivered on its commitment to provide quality healthcare for the Pima County community. Our 2025 Community Benefit Report shows care extended well beyond the hospital and clinics, contributing more than $615 million to the region through charity/uncompensated care, capital dollars reinvested in services and facilities, employee payroll, charitable projects and payment of more than $38 million in taxes supporting lo... ... Read More

The medical staff of all four Northwest Healthcare hospitals honored Doctors’ Day on March 30 by donating a total of $15,500 to Youth on Their Own, a local non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the high school graduation rates and continued success for youth experiencing homelessness. Traditionally, physicians receive gifts on Doctors’ Day, but our physicians celebrate the occasion as an opportunity to give. Being a physician requires not only skills and expertise, but time, sacrifice, and a w... ... Read More

TUCSON, AZ (March 26, 2026) – Northwest Medical Center recently achieved accreditation from the Surgical Review Corporation ( SRC ) as a Center of Excellence in Surgical Services, including Robotic Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, and Minimally Invasive Surgery. This accreditation recognizes NMC’s commitment and high standard of delivery of quality patient care and safety. In addition, three of our surgeons have received the following Master Surgeon certifications: Seda Bourikian, M.D. Maste... ... Read More

Colorectal cancer – newly determined to be the leading cause of cancer deaths for Americans under age 50 – doesn’t always cause symptoms. That’s why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as the American Cancer Society and other major health organizations, recommends screening colonoscopies for adults age 45 and older. However, sometimes people developing colorectal cancer do experience warning signs, and acting on them has saved many lives. “The best treatment is prevention,” said Shan... ... Read More