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BULLHEAD CITY – Millions of Americans struggle with seasonal depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), each year. Commonly brought on during the fall and winter, the condition can occur during any seasonal change and last as long as four or five months. People with SAD may feel lethargic or moody and tend to sleep more. Symptoms also can include social withdrawal, trouble concentrating, weight gain, and feelings of depression. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, women and those... ... Read More

BULLHEAD CITY (December 7, 2022) – Due to a sharp rise in cases of severe respiratory illness, Western Arizona Regional Medical Center is strongly encouraging the community to return to wearing face masks, particularly while visiting the hospital. “WARMC is experiencing a significant increase in severe respiratory illnesses,” said Chief Nursing Officer Kirsten Ferren. “For this reason we are now encouraging all visitors to wear masks. If you do not have a mask with you, you will be offered a mask when y... ... Read More

Western Arizona Regional Medical Center has reinstated face masking requirements for hospital employees due to the community’s current levels of respiratory illnesses. This requirement does not apply to most hospital visitors. “We are seeing increased numbers of patients with serious cases of influenza, children with RSV, and our admissions of COVID-positive patients are rapidly increasing,” said Kirsten Ferren, WARMC’s chief nursing officer. With patient safety as WARMC’s first priority, and to prevent... ... Read More

Schedule appointments, tests and surgeries to maximize your health plan benefits before year-end As the holidays approach, it’s easy to forget to take advantage of your insurance benefits. Now is a good time to review your outstanding health care needs and take full advantage of paid-up deductibles or available funds in Flexible Spending Accounts while you still can. “In considering their healthcare needs, people also should consider the best strategy for using their available health insurance plan bene... ... Read More

Bullhead City -- Western Arizona Regional Medical Center is no longer requiring masks to be worn in the hospital facility or its clinics, effective Sept. 26, with few exceptions. This policy change aligns with updated guidance for healthcare providers, released by the Center for Disease Control late Friday evening. “Until the updated CDC was released, we have implemented mandatory masking at WARMC in order to protect our workforce and patients from the unnecessary spread of Covid-19. WARMC is the commun... ... Read More

BULLHEAD CITY – Over the course of a year, the impact of Western Arizona Regional Medical Center adds up as the skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members deliver safe, quality care around the clock every day. Beyond clinical care, the Western Arizona Regional Medical Center is a major employer and regularly invests resources to expand and enhance the services available locally. The overall community benefit each year is significant and totaled more than $100 million in... ... Read More

BULLHEAD CITY – Employees of Western Arizona Regional Medical Center are now eligible for new and enhanced benefits designed to help them eliminate existing student debt faster, pursue additional professional education, and advance their careers. The goal in offering WARMC Pathways benefits is to support and retain employees and attract a strong workforce, especially frontline nurses, technicians, therapists and other clinicians and caregivers, along with support personnel. Benefits include a new studen... ... Read More

Gynecologist Philip Basala, D.O., is now providing women’s health care in Bullhead City. He offers a wide range of treatments for women of all ages - both medical and surgical - for the treatment of annual care, pelvic masses, pelvic pain, irregular menstruation, menopausal management, and gynecologic tumors. Obstetrical care is not available at his office, Western Arizona Gynecology. Dr. Basala is board-certified in female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery. He has specialized training in uro... ... Read More

BULLHEAD CITY – Everyone experiences stress, in our personal lives and in response to national and international crises, but how it’s managed can impact your chances of developing serious health conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, dementia and stroke. Through healthy lifestyle habits, and sometimes professional help, you can reduce your daily stress, leading to better overall health. Stress is the natural response to a perceived threat. When exposed to a stressor, the hormone cortisol is... ... Read More

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Can Benefit Patients After Major Skin Cancer Surgery, Radiation May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime? If detected early, most basal or squamous cell cancers are highly treatable. But in some cases, a more invasive cancer like melanoma may require surgery and radiation therapy. Skin grafting, or the removal of skin from an unaffected area and using it to cover lost or damaged skin, is sometimes also nee... ... Read More