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On hospital's 40 anniversary, WARMC delivers essential medical services and broad impact to the larger community Western Arizona Regional Medical Center’s health system is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year of providing essential care to our community. Our growth in services is significant, from the 36-bed hospital that opened in 1984, to tod...
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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 ...
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BULLHEAD CITY – Over the course of a year, the impact of Western Arizona Regional Medical Center adds up as the skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members deliver safe, quality care around the clock every day. Beyond clinical care, the Western Arizona Regional M...
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Physician leadership positions have been established for 2022 and 2023 at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center. Waheed Zehri, M.D., was elected to serve in his third term as WARMC’s chief of staff; Warren Mays, M.D., will serve his second term as vice chief of staff and Howard Morris, M.D., was elected for hi...
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BULLHEAD CITY – Last week, Western Arizona Regional Medical Center kicked off its annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive, in partnership with the Bullhead Regional Food Bank. The organizations are inviting community members to participate in this effort to fight hu...
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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 t...
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BULLHEAD CITY – Employees of Western Arizona Regional Medical Center are now eligible for new and enhanced benefits designed to help them eliminate existing student debt faster, pursue additional professional education, and advance their careers. The goal in offering ...
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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 WA...
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...LHEAD 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...
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...an prolapse. “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Basala to our medical community, as we understand the great need for specialized care for women’s health in the Tri-state area,” said Brent Parsons, CEO at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center. Recently relocated from Pennsylvania, Dr. Basala has more than 25 years of experience in gynecologic care. His surgeries will be performed at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center. Whenever possib...
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BULLHEAD CITY -- Western Arizona Regional Medical Center concluded its Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive to benefit Bullhead Regional Food Bank and its affiliates, creating a gigantic, protein-packed pyramid with 4,026 jars collected, 101% of the staff’s go...
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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 Senio...
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...onths 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 acknowledging Older Americans Awareness month, and offering nine tips to prevent and manage chronic wounds. Aging Americans are at an increased risk of a hard to heal wound forming. In fact, senio...
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BULLHEAD CITY (December 7, 2022) – Due to a sharp rise in cases of severe respiratory illness, Western Arizona Regional Medical Center is strongly encouraging the community to return to wearing face masks, particularly while visiting the hospital. “WARMC is experiencing a significant increase in severe respiratory illnesses,” said C...
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...ed a massive heart attack at his Fort Mohave home. They received praise from the victim and his wife and awards from a national company during an Emergency Medical Services Week luncheon conducted by Western Arizona Regional Medical Center and CareFlight at Anderson Auto Group Fieldhouse in Bullhead City. “It's kind of overwhelming,” said Kuhnash after seeing most of the people whose efforts made it possible for him to be at Wednesday'...
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Western Arizona Regional Medical Center has reinstated face masking requirements for hospital employees due to the community’s current levels of respiratory illnesses. This requirement does not apply to most hospital visitors. “We are seei...
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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 c...
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...lood sugar of the study participants. “Adding more movement into your life doesn't have to be overly strenuous or negatively impact your work,” says Dr. Aditya Goud, an interventional cardiologist at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center. “To break up those long periods of sitting, try stretching at your desk, walking around during a phone conversation, visiting a coworker at their desk or taking the stairs rather than an elevator.” ...
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...cause of death and the leading cause of long-term disability in the U.S. Early detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability and accelerating recovery. The providers of Western Arizona Regional Medical Center and Northwest Urgent Care are available throughout the holidays should you need them.
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Bullhead City -- Western Arizona Regional Medical Center is no longer requiring masks to be worn in the hospital facility or its clinics, effective Sept. 26, with few exceptions. This policy change aligns with updated guidance for healthcare providers, rel...
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...ed to reduce out-of-pocket expenses. “We encourage everyone to take full advantage of the preventative care and medical services available through their health plans,” said Interim CEO Denten Park of Western Arizona Regional Medical Center (WARMC). “If you’re contributing toward your premium, it’s a ‘use it or lose it’ situation, so make sure to utilize all of the benefits you’re entitled to before the year ends and deductible and out-...
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Total Community Benefit Exceeded 101 million in 2024 BULLHEAD CITY, ARIZ – Western Arizona Regional Medical Center provided care to thousands of area residents in 2024, with 171,600 patient encounters across its network of physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. In addition to delivering safe, quali...
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...s taking pulses and pressures, checking the temperature and skin color in patients’ legs and feet and asking questions about risk factors for peripheral artery disease (PAD). As a vascular surgeon at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center, Dr. Davis had noticed a pattern of patients from the more rural parts of Mohave County who were delaying care of their circulatory system, sometimes to the point of risking amputation of toes or fee...
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... - even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, due to concerns about the virus, many women have postponed their annual screening mammograms, increasing their risk of undetected cancer. Western Arizona Regional Medical Center is encouraging women who may have delayed their mammograms to schedule the screening now, because when breast cancer is detected early, life-saving treatment can begin right away. “When screenings ar...
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...roke. 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 has deep resources ready to support diagnosis and intervention in the event of heart attack or stroke, including the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, which is available 24 hours per day, cardiology speci...
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