![Andre Davis, medicolegal investigator supervisor at the Pinal County Medical Examiner’s Office, gives a tour of the facility. [Bryan Mordt]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BCM_1836-534x462.jpg "Dark side of the sun: Brutal summer heat claimed lives in Maricopa")
A new era of weight loss: Shedding pounds with Semaglutide
Obesity and being overweight can pose serious health risks linked to leading causes of death like heart disease, stroke, diabetes and even cancer.
Losing 5...
‘Hot’ take on beating muscle cramps
Don’t let cramping cramp your style.
As Arizona’s summer temperatures continue to reach record-breaking highs, I have seen many patients complain of increased cramping. They...
![Dr. Kristina Donnay with Maricopa Wellness Center. [Bryan Mordt]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BCM_9168-218x150.jpg "Maricopa Wellness Center Best of Pinal County 3 years running")
Maricopa Wellness Center Best of Pinal County 3 years running
More and more medical spas opening as less-invasive procedures are gaining popularity. But how do you know which one is best for your wellness...
![Blue Bell Behavioral Health now provides mental health care to Maricopa residents. [submitted]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BlueBell-218x150.jpg "New mental health provider now serving Maricopa")
New mental health provider now serving Maricopa
Maricopans suffering mental health issues have long had to trek to the Valley to find a provider who could address their needs.
Not anymore.
Blue Bell...
Shining a light on depression
Depression is a prevalent condition that affects people of all ages, genders and races. An estimated one in six people will experience depression.
Depression can...
Expert: Device empowers women to regain confidence
Empower RF is a remarkable device that is very beneficial for women facing a range of vaginal health issues. Utilizing several different modalities Empower...
Smith: Prepare for summer heat
Our first 100-plus degree day arrived in late April.
This event was a reminder we trade eight months of generally beautiful weather for four months...
Koczor: Understanding the differences between palliative care and hospice
Comforting the seriously ill is one of the most complex aspects of healthcare. New advances, although welcome, improve quality of life, but decisions about...
Why some people are choosing holistic aestheticians
At Lotus Evolutions Holistic Spa, I’m occasionally asked what “holistic” means. It’s a good question, so let’s take a moment to explain what it...
Expert: Observ your face in a new light
At Maricopa Wellness Center, we pride ourselves on our visual diagnosis of skin concerns and issues. Unfortunately, we are unable to see what is...
Medical provider: Understanding anxiety key to overcoming it
Anxiety is a pervasive mental-health condition affecting millions of people worldwide.
Feeling anxious in certain situations is normal, but when anxiety persists and impairs daily...
ASK KRISTINA: An effective way to lose weight? Semaglutide may be your answer
Maricopa Wellness Center’s medical director, Dr. Kristina Donnay, DNP, FNP-C, gets many emails asking aesthetic and wellness questions. We have decided to answer some...
Nurtured by nature: Spending time outdoors rejuvenates, calms us
We have our son visiting from the frigid North and he is currently thawing out.
He loves Arizona, mostly for soaking up sunshine and warmer...
Exceptional Community Hospital recognized for 20,000th patient
Why would you go there? They’re small, so their care must not be good. Why waste your time?
Those negative comments are getting old, staffers...
Pros, cons of long-term care insurance debated
Did you know someone turning 65 today has nearly a 70% chance of needing long-term care or support during their remaining years?
Last month, I...
Chow down on this month’s bill of fare in our latest edition of InMaricopa
I don’t know about you, but among the things in life I do really well is eat.
Evidently, we have a community full of people...
Talk-O Tuesdays to address dangers of teen drug abuse during its April series
Marijuana, vape and alcohol -- the three most-used substances by Maricopa teens -- can be particularly detrimental to brain development when consumed before age...
Simmons believed radiation exposure at Idaho laboratory was inevitable
EDITOR’S NOTE: Brian Simmons was shot and killed in August by Maricopa Police during a noise complaint that escalated into a shootout. Simmons, who...
Neighbor: Brian Simmons’ mental state had been alarming for some time
To just about everyone who encountered him, it was apparent Brian Simmons was a man dealing with serious mental-health issues.
Simmons moved to Maricopa from...
What is infrared & how does it benefit your health?
Nature delivers infrared in sunlight. The sun emits a wide range of light, most of which is invisible. “Infrared” is the invisible light spectrum...
Maricopa police officers in Simmons shooting say their hand was forced
The two Maricopa Police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Brian Simmons during a call on a noise complaint at Simmons’ home in...
Simmons’ family speaks out on death
Cory Simmons, Brian Simmons’ older brother, will forever have two dates stuck in his mind: Nov. 8, 2011, the date of Brian's exposure to...
‘We were trying to get him some help’
Brian Simmons died at his Villages at Rancho El Dorado home on Aug. 29 during an interaction with Maricopa police that started as a...
BRIAN SIMMONS: Tips to managing mental-health care
Brianna Reinhold, a licensed counselor in Maricopa and owner of Northern Lights Therapy, explains persistence is key to helping a loved one experiencing a...
BRIAN SIMMONS: A look at Title 36
If an individual suffers a mental-health crisis and is unwilling to get voluntary help, as with Brian Simmons, an involuntary commitment process is available...
BRIAN SIMMONS: Understanding HIPAA
Understanding HIPAA and what information can and cannot be released to families about their loved ones is among the many frustrations of Brian Simmons'...
BRIAN SIMMONS: A look at Idaho National Laboratory
The Idaho National Laboratory is primarily a research facility in Idaho Falls, which is owned by the United States Department of Energy and managed...
Anti-cancer fundraiser to return for 13th year this fall at Copper Sky Park
An event to support the fight against cancer will return to Maricopa for its 13th year this fall.
Relay for Life’s Party at the Park this...
IT’S NO YOLK: Relay for Life egging on Maricopans to join fight vs. cancer
Easter is coming, and despite recent spikes in prices, don’t be surprised if your yard is egged.
It’s no yolk -- but don’t worry, it’s...
Development on future Copper Sky hospital campus inches forward
Edited at 3:20 p.m., Feb. 20.
Maricopa is one step closer to seeing a medical campus rise near Copper Sky Regional Park, according to Rodolfo Lopez,...