It's GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) Awareness Week! GERD occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (esophagus). Curious if you have GERD? Find out the difference between GERD and Heartburn at: https://t.co/FWcpjXnDHn
Smoking and secondhand smoke are the top risk factors for Lung Cancer, making it the leading cause of preventable death in this country. There’s no time like the present to quit. https://t.co/Le3Z4LUnrB
We can't believe it's already been a year since NMC Sahuarita opened last Veterans Day! From all of us at Northwest Healthcare, we want to thank all of our Veterans for their service to our country. Happy Veterans Day!
Iris Joseph was recognized at the Employee of the Month for OVH! She works in nursing administration and always brings a positive attitude to work and truly cares about her patients and coworkers. Congratulations!
Handwashing remains one of the most important ways to protect yourself against the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses. Wash your hands with soap for 20 seconds before AND after contact with high-touch surfaces, eating or preparing food & using the restroom.
Regular mammograms are a pivotal way of protecting yourself. Northwest Women's Imaging offers 3D mammography, which provides a more accurate look at the breast. Learn more and schedule yours today: https://t.co/EUbdvn3P3n #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
Today is World Thrombosis Day. Dr. Kinjan Patel, Cardiologist with Northwest Healthcare, discusses blood clots and the symptoms you should be on the look out for here: https://t.co/3Nk3i02PPw
"Northwest Healthcare goes green" has a nice ring to it! Read this article from KVOA to learn more about how Northwest is doing their part to be environmentally friendly! https://t.co/M58GMitcp4
OVH celebrated their GI team last week for receiving an influx of positive reviews from patients lately. Despite dealing with barriers of the pandemic, they always put patient care first, and we are so proud! Need a GI doctor? Visit https://t.co/GPQSQfAoql for more information!
The past year has been especially hard on all of us. Take a moment in honor of World Mental Health Day to check in on your loved ones, and familiarize yourself with resources for coping with anxiety during the pandemic. We are all in this together. https://t.co/GuCMFjIOKX
Welcome Kelly Lara, MD, General Surgery! As a general surgeon, he treats a broad range of conditions including surgery of the gallbladder, appendix, and complex abdominal wall hernia repairs. For more info, visit: https://t.co/9bfTBftEDO #welcome
Make a difference! Join Northwest Medical Center, in partnership with American Red Cross, for our blood drive on October 20 from 7 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. The Blood Drive will take place in Classrooms B & C at Northwest Medical Center (6200 N La Cholla Blvd). View flyer for more info.
Why is early detection critical in breast cancer patients? The 5 year survival rate if caught while localized (no spread outside the breast) is 99%. Schedule a screening now. https://t.co/S7Etd0V8HC #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
Hear from Northwest Medical Center Houghton's CEO Chad Hatfield on how excited everyone is for it to open and all the wonderful services it will offer! Sign up for updates on NMC Houghton at https://t.co/dcINkOgaqj