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New Year, renewed you

Hormones. They're like little air traffic controllers directing everything in the body — digestion, brain function, immune system, mood, libido and more. As men...

Local hospital names new medical director

Exceptional Healthcare appointed Dr. Paul Gilbert as the new medical director at Exceptional Community Hospital in Maricopa.   “Driven by a commitment to exceptional patient care,...

9 died of drug overdose in 2023

In 2023, Pinal County saw fewer accidental deaths year-over-year, according to new numbers from the Pinal County Medical Examiner's Office.  Deaths from car crashes dropped...

Body of proof: Vitiello Primary Care a fountain of youth for the city

In his twilight years, William Shakespeare noted “from hour to hour we ripe and ripe, and then from hour to hour we rot and...
Burnout can cause many negative symptoms that impact our daily lives.

How to combat burnout

The last few years have been challenging, to say the least. Politics, pandemics, inflation and so many other things — situations most of us...

Laser trailblazer ‘focused on Maricopa’

Maricopa Wellness Center is defined by the word “first.” From opening Maricopa’s first full-service Med Spa to holding the city’s first coronavirus testing site, owner...

Molar express: Dentist grows with city

Maricopa welcomes more businesses every week. As the city grows, it attracts new entrepreneurs, industries and jobs. But some businesses are more than a storefront or...
Dr. Alex Stewart Podiatrist

A CHANGE OF PACE: Join me on my new journey

Hello, wonderful Maricopa community! Over the past 11 years, it has been an absolute honor to care for you and your family's foot and...

EXPERT: 4 superior parenting tips

Does this sound familiar? It’s the end of a long day. You finally sit down with your spouse and the first thing out of your...
Ignacio Valdez (foreground) and Gary Fields of Prestige Landscaping plant oleanders in 103-degree heat. [Bryan Mordt]

Laboring in the heat

In a rapidly growing city, progress takes no summer vacation. Many toil under a blazing sun or in stifling conditions. Drill operators, roofers, landscapers,...

Doctor: What is a podiatrist?

What exactly is a podiatrist? The short answer is a foot and ankle specialist. A podiatrist is a physician who has an undergraduate degree, a...

Teen mental-health festival coming in May

Teenagers and their families are invited to a mental-health festival at Maricopa’s Pacana Park in early May. Express Fest, which runs 4-10 p.m. on Saturday,...

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...

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...

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...

Continuing-care retirement communities worth a look

More than 2,000 continuing-care retirement communities exist nationally. They include all phases of senior living: independent, assisted, memory care and skilled nursing, packaged into...

Seeds of Change Gala supports domestic-violence shelter

Maricopa’s biggest social event is drawing near, and the chance to attend is growing smaller. The 18th Annual Seeds of Change Gala is 6 p.m....

Arts festival at Maricopa High to benefit American Heart Association

The Maricopa High School Graphic Muse Club will host its fifth annual Art for the Heart Festival to benefit the American Heart Association on...

What collagen peptides mean to your well-being

Collagen is a special type of protein that accounts for as much as 30% of the body’s total protein. It’s a primary structural component...
Copper Sky exterior

Copper Sky, other fees to increase for 2023

Maricopa residents will pay more for recreation facilities, programs and services in 2023 at Copper Sky, the Maricopa Library & Cultural Center and Maricopa...

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...

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...

Best of Pinal County 2 years running

If you are looking for nonsurgical treatments to rejuvenate your skin and body, you’re not the only one. Countless Americans are, too, and with...

Is my relationship toxic?

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

Fire Prevention Week: Home-escape plan may save your life

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...

New hospital campus near Copper Sky park given rezoning to move forward

City Council this week unanimously approved rezoning land surrounding Copper Sky Regional Park for two proposed campuses – one for a hospital and one...
Joan Koczor

Koczor: Alzheimer’s, dementia, take huge toll on families, economy

September is World Alzheimer’s Month. This year’s theme — “Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s” — highlights the importance of support for those diagnosed with the...

Family nurse practitioner opens 2 practices under 1 roof

JoAnn Vitiello believes health care is for everyone. Growing up in a household where it wasn’t always readily available, she understands the importance of proper...
Harriet Phelps

Phelps: The pandemic’s emotional toll

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

September is Suicide Prevention Month — and perfect time to learn signs, symptoms

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...
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