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,...
Maricopa Foot and Ankle provides expert care when surgery needed
I believe most people don’t want foot and ankle surgery. It can be painful and take a long time to recover. Yet we do...
American Medical Associates provides comprehensive care to its patients
American Medical Associates Maricopa Clinic, under the leadership of Dr. Ehreema Nadir, is proud to offer a wide range of services to our patients....
Ways to pamper your valentine
Facial treatments are a great option to give your special valentine. There are many benefits of having a facial treatment and we offer several...
’22 in review: Hospital, innovation campuses near Copper Sky advance
An ambitious commercial project that would bring a second hospital and an innovation campus to Maricopa is moving ahead.
In September, City Council approved the...
7th annual Senior Info/Expo coming Saturday to Copper Sky gymnasium
Guests may visit a variety of workshops or stop at booths of more than 40 vendors with interactive, "hands-on" access to organizations, information and...
Be Awesome’s Talk-O Tuesday on teens and marijuana tonight at 6
Marijuana is the most-frequently used drug by teens in Maricopa. It poses a high risk to their brain development and mental health.
Come learn about...
Hospital recognized for exceptional laboratory services for patients
Exceptional Community Hospital in Maricopa has earned COLA Inc. laboratory accreditation, reflective of providing superior service to patients.
Exceptional Community met all the criteria of...
Think good thoughts, focus on mindfulness as we enter new year
We made it through another difficult year when we were challenged with many shifts in our lives.
Life lends itself to shifts and changes, although...
’22 in review: Exceptional Community Hospital opens Fast Track ER
Exceptional Community Hospital, the city’s first hospital when it opened 13 months ago, launched an initiative over the summer to speed emergency care to...
How to overcome those holiday blues
It’s the holiday season. We should be happy and upbeat and joyful, right?
Well, for many, the holidays bring on bouts of depression, heightened anxiety...
Traditions are important to our mental health during the holidays
When a couple forms a relationship, they bring together two cultures. We often do not think of our relationship as separate cultures, but it...
Ex-colleague: Brian Simmons you knew — mentally ill after workplace radiation exposure — not...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
This is an open letter to the people of Maricopa who knew Brian Simmons or who followed his story.
I am Ralph...
Maricopa Pantry’s recovery from fire aided by OK for state tax-credit funds
The Maricopa Pantry food bank burned to the ground March 28, leaving hundreds of local families without a source for food – or so...
Ask Kristina: Q&A with a medical director
Dr. Kristina Donnay is medical director at Maricopa Wellness Center.
Are chemical peels good for your skin? — A.M.
Some chemical peels can help rejuvenate the...
Obesity treatable with 3-in-1 body transformation at Maricopa Wellness
There is no magic pill that will cure obesity or being overweight, conditions that affects more than 70% of adults in the U.S., but...
Relay for Life draws survivors, families, supporters to battle breast cancer
08One in eight women in the U.S. and 2.3 million worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the American Cancer Society.
In...
City’s Relay for Life faces uncertain future in fight vs. breast cancer
One in eight women in the U.S. and 2.3 million worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the American Cancer Society.
In...
Mayor says being on council ‘saved my life’ during breast-cancer battle
It just seemed like the right thing to do.
Participating in activities to heighten breast-cancer awareness, raising funds for research and offering support to those...