Joint Hospital Statement
12/30/2021
The situation in Mohave County hospitals is serious.
Know about your access to healthcare
We need you to know the facts.
Every hospital in Mohave County is severely strained, with high volumes of COVID-19 patients. These patients spend more time in the hospital than patients with other conditions. Our staffed patient beds are full, and our emergency rooms and urgent cares are backed up.
The problem is being compounded by a nationwide shortage of healthcare workers. Our local hospitals do not have enough staff, and outside help is becoming scarce.
Other hospitals in Arizona and Nevada are in the same situation and are less able to take additional patients from our full Mohave County hospitals. In short, few resources are available to relieve our overworked and exhausted personnel.
We need your cooperation
Even with the current circumstances, never delay in seeking proper medical care for an illness or injury. This is vital for preventing you from getting worse and for avoiding hospitalization.
Learn about same-day medical services available to you in your area, such as online telemedicine services, urgent care, and sick appointments with your primary care provider. If possible, please use those resources for conditions that are not a medical emergency to help alleviate strain on our busy emergency rooms.
However, if you have a medical emergency, it is extremely important to call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Providing life-saving care is always our highest priority!
We need you to protect your health
Please do all you can to protect your health:
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle— eat right, exercise, and get enough sleep
- If you have a chronic condition, take your medications as directed by your doctor
- Get the COVID-19 vaccine and booster to reduce your risk of severe illness and hospitalization
- Avoid crowded places, but if you must go, wear a mask
- If you have COVID symptoms, get tested immediately— you may be eligible for treatments that can reduce your risk of hospitalization.
We need your understanding
Our dedicated healthcare workers are doing everything they can to take care of you when you’re sick. But these are not normal times and some less critical patient services have been disrupted. Please understand we are doing our best under very difficult circumstances.
Havasu Regional Medical Center
Kingman Regional Medical Center
Valley View Medical Center
Western Arizona Regional Medical Center
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