Health and Wellness

Brian Simmons died at his Villages at Rancho El Dorado home on Aug. 29 during an interaction with Maricopa police that started as a...

You’re relaxing at home. Suddenly, you notice smoke billowing. Usually, it’s from the kitchen. By the time you see it, you might have only...

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...

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...

Central Arizona College is accepting applications for its Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse bridge program, which is designed for Arizona LPNs looking to...

Domestic violence (aka intimate partner violence, dating abuse or relationship abuse) is defined as a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain...

Understanding HIPAA and what information can and cannot be released to families about their loved ones is among the many frustrations of Brian Simmons'...

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...

By Kristin Gramando The road of life is filled with important milestones — major events and achievements that help to define who we are and...

Collagen is a unique protein that accounts for as much as 30% of the body’s total protein. It’s a primary structural component of connective...

Exceptional Community Hospital unveiled its first expansion on Wednesday, less than eight months after opening, with its Fast Track ER.  Fast Track ER is designed...

The Maricopa Pantry food bank burned to the ground March 28, leaving hundreds of local families without a source for food – or so...

School is in session and, hopefully, a routine has been established and the children are adjusting well. But there may be concerns that loom...

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...

Less than three weeks after opening its doors as Maricopa’s first hospital, Exceptional Health Care has announced it will begin the Phase 2 addition...

Maricopa’s booming growth brings lots of things — new stores, more traffic, rising home prices — and soon, two new hospitals for a city...

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...

Every 11 minutes, a person dies by suicide. In 2020, 45,979 individuals took their own life. Almost as many people who live in the...

We are excited to host our annual sales event this year on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 2-5 p.m. At this RSVP event, we will answer...

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...

The desert has a number of threats to pets – especially during the summer. But common sense and familiarity with potentially dangerous insects, arachnids, reptiles...

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...

One year ago, we thought 2021 would pass quickly. The effects from the Covid Virus have held steady with many consequences. Those realities have...

Pinal County Public Health has 22 West Nile virus cases currently under surveillance. The average since 2016 is five case per season. There have been...

Comforting the seriously ill is one of the most complex aspects of healthcare. New advances, although welcome, improve quality of life, but decisions about...

When choosing a doctor, it’s important to find a physician who focuses on you and your mental, emotional and physical needs. And in Maricopa, there’s...

Defining mental health or its opposite — mental illness — is a daunting task. Mental health includes our emotional state: how we feel, how we...

No matter how much we love the feel of the sun on our skin, we must acknowledge the sun can damage our skin. That...

Testosterone- it helps set personal records, increases muscle mass, and makes you more virile. But it’s also true that low testosterone is usually misunderstood. Your...

“Suck it up.” “It’s not that bad.” “Get over it.” “Stop being emotional.” These are phrases constantly thrown about in society in regards to...