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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

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