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March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – a great time to start prioritizing your digestive system, especially if you are in your senior years. This system will likely undergo changes as the years go by, but fortunately, many small, practical habits can help you feel, and function, better. When your digestive system is working well, you are better able to absorb essential nutrients from the food you eat, prevent gastrointestinal discomfort, and support your overall immune function. Conversel... ... Read More
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TUCSON, AZ (Feb. 16, 2024) – Northwest Medical Center Houghton has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® as an Accredited Advanced Primary Stroke Center by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. In order to earn this distinction, Northwest Medical Center Houghton underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review with a team of Jo... ... Read More
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TUCSON, AZ – It’s a leap year, and that means we all can look forward to an extra day in February – an extra day to enjoy life, be well, and pursue the things that make us happy. And, while an extra day is nice, what if you could add more years to your life? Caring for your heart is one of the best ways to increase longevity. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, responsible for one in five adult deaths in the U.S each year. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevent... ... Read More
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TUCSON, AZ (Jan. 11, 2024) – If it seems like more people are getting sick each day – it’s not your imagination. Diagnoses of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are on the rise across the U.S. The CDC trackers show flu activity to be elevated here in Arizona, with more people visiting the Emergency Department and/or needing hospitalizations for treatment of severe symptoms. If you become ill, it’s important to know that the symptoms for each of the three conditions are similar, and can ... ... Read More
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TUCSON, AZ (Dec. 19, 2023) – In celebration of National Gratitude Month, Northwest Healthcare hosted a system-wide donation drive for Pima Animal care Center (PACC). We are honored to help our furry friends – and the people who work hard to help them find forever homes. Together, we collected nearly 1,000 pounds of dog and cat food, as well as: 127 dog toys 105 blankets 57 bags of dog treats 41 bags of cat treats 54 towels 18 collars 17 food bowls 15 pet beds 9 harnesses 7 litter boxes 4 packs of traini... ... Read More
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TUCSON, AZ – To protect yourself and those you love against respiratory viruses this fall and winter, please get vaccinated against both the flu and COVID-19. If you are aged 60 or older, you may also need a vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). These three viral, respiratory illnesses are active this year, and hospital admissions for COVID are increasing around the country. Northwest Medical Center is encouraging community members to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Preventio... ... Read More
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Check your deductible status and FSA balance to see if there’s money to be saved or used TUCSON, AZ (Nov. 8, 2023) – Using your health plan benefits for medical visits, screenings and procedures is a great way to support your overall health. Most people pay significant premiums for their health insurance, but not everyone takes full advantage of their insurance benefits – especially once they meet their annual deductible requirement. A deductible requirement is a predetermined amount of healthcare expen... ... Read More
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TUCSON, AZ (Oct. 23, 2023) – Have you ever wondered what a surgical robot is and how physicians use robotic technology as a tool to help heal patients? Stop by Northwest Medical Center on Robot Day and find out! We’ll host an Open House (with light refreshments) between 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, in our Café at 6200 N. La Cholla Blvd. – where you can explore and test drive two of our surgical robots, and meet the surgeons who use them to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions, including lung and... ... Read More
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Northwest Medical Center and Northwest Medical Center Houghton Offering $149 mammograms in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month TUCSON, AZ – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends women who are at average risk for breast cancer get screening mammograms every two years starting at age 40. The recommendation is in response to the increase in breast cancer diagnoses in younger women, as well as racial disparities in mortality rates. The best chance for survival of any cancer is early diag... ... Read More
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TUCSON, AZ (Sept. 27, 2022) – Every three seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with a type of dementia. Dementia is the general term for the loss of memory, language, and decision-making abilities people need to live their everyday lives. Caused by damage to brain cells, dementia is becoming more common – and a leading cause of disability and dependency among older Americans. However, evidence suggests living a healthy lifestyle could help prevent severe cognitive decline and a dementia diagnosis.... ... Read More
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