Health and Wellness

Two words describe the three winners of 2022 Best Mom InMaricopa contest.  “Absolutely amazing,” declared Jim Carlisto of 72SOLD, a presenting sponsor for the contest....

“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...

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...

I love plants. They helped save my life in their own special and unique way. They have also introduced me to some of the...

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...

Myliza Madison is a sweet baby girl. A recent family photo features the 7-month-old’s huge smile; another shows a face that is expressively inquisitive. “She's just...

Last week, I was helping my wife install a home key box for a Province resident when she asked me what I knew about...

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...

TRUE ABA opened its doors in Gig Harbor, WA, in 2017, providing home-, community-and school-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment for children and adults...

U.S. Rep. Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) has tested positive for COVID-19. O'Halleran (Dem-Village of Oak Creek) represents Maricopa in the United State House of Representatives. In a...

So many posts from friends end with “take care.” It seems a simple salutation at the end of a letter or social media post,...

Many people develop a fungal nail infection at some point in their life. It’s typically not serious but can be unpleasant and very difficult...

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...

I thought it would be interesting to peek inside a doctor's mind when seeing a patient. The first thing when meeting a patient is to...

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...

Because there is “no place like home,” aging in place may have many benefits: it can cost less if you own your home, slow...

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...

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....

After years of anticipation and many runs to medical facilities in Casa Grande and Chandler, residents now have a hospital of their own –...

Body sculpting treatments have become a leading choice for those wanting to lose fat, tighten skin or enhance muscle, especially when diet and exercise...

Tamara Zach and Meghan Shapiro have been elected to serve a three-year term on the Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) Governance Board. JFCS...

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

Happy New Year everyone! I’m hoping that many of you spent some quality time with family and friends. There are many components to aging well....

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...

Dr. Alex M. Stewart of Maricopa Foot and Ankle Center is a board-certified specialist recognized by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery....

The Maricopa Music Circle (MMC) and Maricopa Chorus will perform together at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18, in a concert guaranteed to lift...

Traveling by plane is one of the safest and fastest ways to get to your destination. But crowded airports, long waits at security checkpoints,...

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments have been around for more than 20 years and have been effective in treating a wide range of cosmetic...

It’s no secret that careers based in the technology sector are amongst the most sustainable and future-proof. What’s not so obvious is that anyone can...

Back when I was hiring employees, I would always add a couple of extra desired skills to the job description— the ability to deal...