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TUCSON, AZ (Oct. 20, 2025) – Blood clotting supports the body’s recovery from injury, but when blood clots don’t break up or dissolve as they should, they can block the flow of blood with serious consequences. On average, one American dies from a clot-caused death every six seconds. Interventional cardiologist Hoang Thai, M.D., FACC, FSCAI , who practices at both Northwest Cardiology at La Cholla and Northwest Cardiology at Oro Valley , says everyone is at risk for clots – regardless of age or gender. H... ... Read More

Shorter ER wait times help patients get the care they need, faster TUCSON, AZ (Oct. 17, 2025) – When health emergencies happen, patients and their families often turn to the emergency department (ED) for prompt medical attention. Over the course of thousands of patient encounters in our EDs each year, Northwest Healthcare delivers medically necessary, life-saving patient care, while prioritizing short wait times. Our goal: To connect every patient with a medical professional for timely assessment and tr... ... Read More

“I’m literally half the person I used to be,” says Robert three years after his weight-loss surgery with Stephen Burpee, M.D. , and the team at Northwest Bariatric and Foregut Surgery . Robert, like so many others, had struggled with his weight since childhood – and he had a family history of obesity, heart disease, and arthritis. When he reached his mid-40s, with 430 pounds on his 6’4” frame and related problems with blood pressure, high blood sugar, and cholesterol levels, Robert began researching wei... ... Read More

Katherine wasn’t a typical weight loss surgery patient. While she did need to lose more than 120 pounds, she was also suffering from gastroparesis, a condition preventing the stomach muscles from working properly to push food into the small intestine. This made Katherine feel so sick, she was relying on anti-nausea medications to get through her days. In addition, she was born with a heart condition that prohibits certain kinds of rigorous exercise. Katherine’s gastroenterologist, Ibraheem Mizyed, M.D. ... ... Read More

TUCSON, AZ (Sept. 22, 2025) – The last several months of the year are often spent enjoying cooler weather, watching football and preparing for the holidays. This is also a great time to review your health plan to determine whether you’ve met or are close to meeting your insurance deductible. If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), it’s time to check the balance for the remainder of the year. Scheduling elective procedures and preventive screenings before the end of the year can help to maximize y... ... Read More

TUCSON, AZ (Sept. 18, 2025) – Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the United States – and the statistics on the rates by age have surprised the medical community. Between 2012 and 2021, more colorectal cancer cases were identified in adults under the age of 50 each year, while the rates for adults 50 and older have decreased over the same period. The American Cancer Society estimates about 107,320 new cases of colon cancer and 46,950 new cases of rectal cancer will be f... ... Read More

TUCSON, AZ (Sept. 16, 2025 – Northwest Healthcare’s “ Enjoy the Ride: Navigating a Longer, Healthier Life ” email campaign features the importance of prevention and addressing other medical needs for overall health and longevity. If you’re one of the millions of Americans who procrastinate when it comes to preventive health screenings and elective medical procedures, now is the time to get it scheduled and checked off the list before the end of the year. From colon cancer screening to joint replacements... ... Read More

Community encouraged to take advantage of early detection opportunity TUCSON, AZ – Sept. 12, 2025 – Northwest Healthcare hosted community members at a free Hernia Screening Day on Wed., Sept. 10, at Northwest Medical Center. This educational event allowed attendees to get a brief, confidential hernia evaluation from an experienced medical professional in order to identify potential hernias – which can otherwise go unnoticed in early stages. “Hernias often start small and may not cause pain at first, but... ... Read More

Northwest Healthcare has developed an exciting new initiative designed to empower our community to live longer, healthier lives. Enjoy the Ride: Navigating a Longer, Healthier Life is a FREE 12-day, longevity-focused email series launching on Sept. 15. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Americans’ average lifespan is longer than ever – 74.8 years for men and 80 for women. But Americans’ healthspan – how long a person is healthy and free of disease – is decreasing. Baby Bo... ... Read More

Amber, at 42 years old, 306 pounds and 5’7” tall, is one of many people who could no longer access prescription weight-loss medication after it became unavailable for people without diabetes. “After I gained and lost 90 pounds three separate times, I asked for surgery,” she says. “It was awful, trying to work at that weight. My mom had surgery with Dr. Burpee about 25 years ago, and she’s 76 and doing great. She can out-walk anybody.” Amber didn’t want to keep bouncing dramatically from one weight to an... ... Read More