Health and Wellness

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...

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...

Your skin is your first layer of defense against the outside world. Learn to take good care of your skin, so your skin can...

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...

The Idaho National Laboratory is primarily a research facility in Idaho Falls, which is owned by the United States Department of Energy and managed...

Brianna Reinhold, a licensed counselor in Maricopa and owner of Northern Lights Therapy, explains persistence is key to helping a loved one experiencing a...

Pinal County's health inspectors were feeling generous this week, handing top ratings to all five food sellers inspected from Dec. 21 to Dec. 26...

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

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...

Maricopa Wellness Center’s Medical Director, Kristina Donnay FNP-C, gets many emails asking aesthetic and wellness questions. We have decided to answer some of the...

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

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...

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...

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...

Top death investigator André Davis' breath lingers visibly as he unhinges the cooler door. Some of the bodies are intact. Some faceless remains yearn to...

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...

She’s a mom to two young children, a wife, a business owner, a national trainer for a medical device — which requires frequent travel...

Maricopa has its first hospital. Exceptional Community Hospital-Maricopa opened its doors today, bringing a local hospital to the city for the first time. Exceptional received its...

Exceptional Community Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The...

“I found my son on May 10 at 3 p.m. in his bed,” Tyler said. “If you guys don’t educate yourselves and your family,...

Finally, there is an organic skin peel with microneedling results for all skin complexions. What is microneedling? Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves the use...

By Cyndi Ruehl I would like to address the recent survey and follow-up article, from the May 13, 2022 inMaricopa article “Poll: Readers mostly split...

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...

Selecting the right obstetrician early on in your pregnancy can make a huge difference in your health and that of your newborn. Fortunately, finding that...

“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...

The Maricopa Pantry food bank is back. Thanks to a great deal of community support, the help of St. Mary’s Food Bank from Phoenix and...

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

By Councilmember Amber Liermann I have been a part of the Maricopa community for 17 years. I have enjoyed seeing the growth and development of...

Sun Life Family Health Center, Pinal County’s largest primary care medical provider, is changing the name it has had since its founding in 1976....

At Maricopa Foot and Ankle, we specialize in wound care. Diabetic patients are at a high risk for wound care. However, anyone can get a...