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The pandemic has heightened attention to the dangers of blood clots including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and clot-provoked stroke. According to the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA), blood clots kill 274 Americans each day when they restrict blood flow and cause a medical emergency. While different types of blood clotting are being reported among people affected by COVID-19, particularly those who become severely ill after infection with the virus, everyone is at risk for blood clots reg... ... Read More

BULLHEAD CITY, AZ – With homeschooling and hybrid learning disrupting classroom learning for the past 18 months, it’s easy to forget what preparing for a “normal” school year might look like. In addition to buying new clothes and stocking your child’s backpack with the right supplies, an annual physical and the proper immunizations will start your child’s new school year on a healthy foundation. “Annual checkups allow a physician get to know the medical history of your child and monitor their developmen... ... Read More

BULLHEAD CITY – Due to a significant increase in cases of Covid-19 in the local area, the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services has deployed a team of medical professionals to assist clinical staff at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center. The team of seven from the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) arrived at WARMC over the weekend to help with care for COVID-19-positive patients who are not hospitalized by providing monoclonal antibody infusions (MAB). “This infusion therapy is for at-risk p... ... Read More

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