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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This article originally appeared in Mohave Valley Daily News on April 2, 2023. It was written by DK McDonald. The original article can be viewed here . BULLHEAD CITY — Western Arizona Regional Medical Center doctors honored National Doctors Day by donating their celebratory gift fund to two local charities. At WARMC's dinner honoring the doctors, hosted by Laughlin Ranch, checks of $1,000 were presented to both Legacy Foundation Christine Stamper Center for Help & Hope, 1594 North Oatman Road, and B... ... Read More

BULLHEAD CITY – To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Western Arizona Regional Medical Center has donated more than 500 jars of peanut butter (and other nut butters) to three area food banks in the Tri-state. All of that peanut butter was donated by WARMC’s employees, medical staff, and Senior Circle members during the recent Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive. The Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive was launched to help support indivi... ... Read More

BULLHEAD CITY - Every three seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with a type of dementia, which is the general term for the loss of memory, language and ability to make decisions enough that it impacts everyday life. Caused by damage to brain cells, dementia is becoming increasingly 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. “Today, th... ... Read More