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On hospital's 40 anniversary, WARMC delivers essential medical services and broad impact to the larger community Western Arizona Regional Medical Center’s health system is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year of providing essential care to our community. Our growth in services is significant, from the 36-bed hospital that opened in 1984, to today’s 139-bed facility offering medical, surgical, emergent care and urgent care as well as 24/7 coverage in the WARMC Heart Center. Over the past year, our ... ... Read More
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BULLHEAD CITY – 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 Prev... ... Read More
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BULLHEAD CITY – 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 with the CDC trackers showing flu activity to be high in Arizona. The Arizona Department of Health Services reports a 40% increase in respiratory virus cases in the week beginning Dec. 17, with more people visiting the emergency department or needing hospitalizations for treatment of severe symptoms. COVID-19 a... ... Read More
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Medical staff leadership is in place for 2024 and 2025 at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center. Waheed Zehri, M.D., was elected to serve his fourth term as WARMC’s chief of staff; Warren Mays, M.D., will serve his third term as vice chief of staff; and Nathan Weaver, D.O. is newly elected as the secretary/treasurer of the hospital’s Medical Executive Committee. Richard Cardone, M.D., was re-appointed chief of surgery and Brian Womack, D.O., was re-appointed chief of medicine. The chief of surgery and... ... Read More
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Check your deductible status and FSA balance to see if there’s money to be saved or used BULLHEAD CITY - Most consumers pay significant premiums for their health insurance, but not everyone takes full advantage of the benefits of insurance coverage, especially once the annual deductible has been reached. Using your health plan benefits for medical visits, screenings and procedures is the best way to support your overall health. And, as the current plan year comes to an end, right now may be the best tim... ... Read More
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Early Detection and Treatment for Breast Cancer Starts with Screenings David Jenkins, D.O. Western Arizona Surgical Specialists BULLHEAD CITY – 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 and high mortality rates in Black women. Women with strong family histories of breast cancer, African Amer... ... Read More
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BULLHEAD CITY – Plans to open an urgent care clinic with extended and weekend hours have been announced by Western Arizona Regional Medical Center (WARMC). The new facility will be located at the intersection of Highway 95 and the Bullhead Parkway, in the Mohave Crossroads Shopping Center. “This location, near the new Laughlin Bridge, will be convenient for residents of Bullhead City, Laughlin and Fort Mohave,” said Brent Parsons, chief executive officer for WARMC and Western Arizona Medical Group. Nort... ... Read More
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BULLHEAD CITY – On average, adults in the United States sit for over 12 hours a day. This sedentary lifestyle is becoming increasingly more common largely due to jobs that require sitting for prolonged periods, long commutes, TV binge watching and increased cell phone usage. But, this lifestyle can cause real harm to overall health. Sitting down for extended stretches increases the risk of developing chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, cancer and obesity, even in those who exercise regularl... ... Read More
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It is no secret that as we age, our bodies undergo changes that can increase the risk of developing health related issues. One of these health concerns is the susceptibility of forming a chronic wound. Chronic wounds are wounds that fail to heal within three months or more. They can be painful, debilitating, and can significantly impact the quality of life of the person suffering with a non-healing wound. Which is why this May, the Wound Healing Center at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center is ackno... ... Read More
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BULLHEAD CITY – Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections in the United States, resulting in seven million office visits to healthcare providers each year. Additionally, 50 percent of women and three percent of men worldwide will experience a UTI in their lifetime. While most UTIs are not serious, they can cause discomfort, and if left untreated could lead to kidney damage or sepsis. UTIs are an infection in any part of the urinary system including kidneys, bladder ... ... Read More
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