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When the average person hears the term “wound care” they often think of cuts, scrapes, tourniquets, or bandages. But specialized wound care programs are much more; they play a vital role within the communities they serve. June is Wound Healing Awareness Month, a time to recognize the challenges faced by individuals with non-healing wounds and increase awareness of how specialized care can save limbs and lives. In the U.S., nearly 7 million people suffer from chronic wounds including diabetic foot ulcers... ... Read More

Study finds average weight gains of 1.5 pounds a month during pandemic Bullhead City, AZ – As the days get longer and more of our community is opening up, a local physician is encouraging his patients to reverse the extra pounds they may have added over the past year of the pandemic. Dr. Ryan Hunley, a family practice physician at Silver Creek Family Practice, says it’s a great time to get back on track with healthy habits and shed that extra weight. “I know how easy it has been to gain weight while our... ... Read More

This article originally appeared in Mohave Valley Daily News on May 20, 2021. It was written by Bill McMillen. The original article can be viewed here . BULLHEAD CITY — Two months ago today, Michael Kuhnash's life was in danger and he didn't know it. Fortunately, a lot of other people did. More than a dozen emergency services and hospital personnel were honored Wednesday for their actions in saving Kuhnash's life after he suffered a massive heart attack at his Fort Mohave home. They received praise from... ... Read More

Stay on schedule with a full night of sleep for your best physical and mental health We’ve all experienced the tiredness and lack of clarity that comes from a sleepless night, but a study published last year by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology Foundation found that sleep schedule inconsistency is also a risk factor for heart disease. LuDane Simmons, M.D., a Family Practice physician with Silver Creek Family Practice, is making sure patients know how important it is to establish a regula... ... Read More

Local area among the most challenging places to live for seasonal allergies BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. May 18, 2021 – While Spring brings sunshine, emerging greenery and longer days, many people dread this season for the sinus pressure, headaches, itchy eyes and respiratory problems it brings. More than 50 million people suffer with nasal allergies and half of those also have seasonal pollen allergies, according to The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), which recently released a listing of the m... ... Read More

This article was written by John C. Pynakker and originally appeared in the Mohave Valley Daily News on March 30, 2021. Read the original story here . BULLHEAD CITY — Michael Stenger, chief executive officer at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center, spoke to a group of doctors and their guests at the Doctor's Day Celebration at Anderson Auto Group Fieldhouse on Tuesday. The celebration was canceled last year due to COVID, and the trauma, trials and tribulations the entire staff of WARMC faced this pas... ... Read More

BULLHEAD CITY – If you’ve put off seeing your doctor for fear of catching or spreading the COVID-19 virus, the practitioners at Western Arizona Medical Group want you to know it’s safe and important to come in for healthcare exams. Precautions for your safety include masking of all patients and providers, screening clinic staff during the shift, asking that that only the patient comes in, and enhanced sanitizing of commonly touched surfaces. “We know it’s been a challenging year, but it’s important for ... ... Read More

Bellatrix Marie made a spectacular entrance into the Emergency Room at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center in February. It didn’t take her long to start to cry – regardless of the celebratory atmosphere among her parents and hospital staff. “It was emotional, it was something I will never forget,” said WARMC Registrar Joy Churchill, who met Bellatrix’s dad at the emergency room entrance, receiving the news that the couple’s baby was being born in their car. Bellatrix’s parents Thomas and Jasmen were... ... Read More

Pay attention to the warning signs and don’t let the pandemic stop you BULLHEAD CITY -- We’ve changed habits and actions to protect our health during the pandemic, but one thing still remains the same – we need to take quick action with a possible heart attack or stroke. Life-threatening blockages and arrhythmias need timely detection and treatment to support the best possible outcome. Waiting to get help can increase the damage to heart muscle or brain tissue. Western Arizona Regional Medical Center ha... ... Read More

Western Arizona Regional Medical Center is now performing monoclonal antibody therapy for the treatment of some cases of COVID-19. Both Regeneron, the infusion given to President Trump, and Bamlanivimab are being used for COVID- 19 treatment at WARMC. “WARMC is providing updated treatment for COVID-19, which is usually available at university hospitals,” said Dr. Waheed Zehri, chief of staff. “This infusion therapy is for at-risk patients, to help keep them out of the hospital,” said Suzanne McClelland,... ... Read More