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By Dr. Manjul Srivastava, M.D. As summer peaks, we spend more time outdoors enjoying the sunshine. And, while a little sunshine boosts our mood and helps our bodies produce vitamin D, too much sun can cause lasting harm. July – UV Safety Month – is the perfect time to remind ourselves and our loved ones about the importance of protecting our skin and eyes from the sun’s UV radiation. The sun’s two kinds of ultraviolet radiation, or rays that reach the Earth's surface are UVA and UVB. UVA rays penetrate ... ... Read More

Nardos Feshazion, a registered nurse at Oro Valley Hospital for almost two years, has received a national Nursing Excellence Award. Feshazion is one of ten national winners selected across all hospitals affiliated with Community Health Systems, one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 32 distinct markets across 12 states, the organization’s affiliates include Oro Valley Hospital and 59 other hospitals. Hospital leadership surprised Feshazi... ... Read More

Southern Arizona boasts some of the most spectacular hiking trails and golf courses in the country, but for thousands of local residents, chronic joint pain has turned these vibrant activities into a distant memory. To meet the growing demand for high-quality, local joint care, Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita is highlighting the advanced orthopedic surgical solutions offered by veteran surgeon Dr. Francisco Jaume, D.O. Dr. Jaume, a double-board-certified orthopedic surgeon with more than 30 years of ... ... Read More

After three final years of training, 13 new physicians graduated from Northwest Medical Center’s graduate medical education internal medicine (IM) residency program , which is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). We celebrate this IM cohort – NMC’s very first – preparing to enter the workforce at a time of growing physician shortages nationwide, and we honor the experienced GME leaders and mentors who devote their time and talents to the program. Several ... ... Read More

If you play sports, or simply live an active lifestyle, you may face an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tear at some point in your life. This common knee injury can happen when you turn a planted foot or land awkwardly. “If you’re in the middle of physical activity and hear or experience a loud popping or snapping sensation, swelling, loss of mobility and/or instability, you need medical evaluation right away to prevent further damage to your knee,” says Brandon Grooms, M.D. , a fellowship-trained orth... ... Read More

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