Health & Wellness

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

At Maricopa Foot and Ankle, we encounter many types of pathologies. Two of them are wound care and trauma. Wound care, especially for the foot...

By Al Brandenburg Our heart is the hardest-working muscle in our body, and heart disease is a leading cause of death. So, it’s important to...

Mask mandates are a hot topic. Public opinion and public policy differ greatly. In some cities, masks are mandated by government, business, and schools;...

I have been teaching math since 1974, and I have been teaching as a volunteer at Butterfield ES since 2016. I have a strong...

Pinal County Public Health Services District (PCPHSD) has continued to detect West Nile Virus (WNV) positive mosquitoes in the county during routine seasonal mosquito...

On average, adults need about 7-9 hours of sleep. Researchers say people can survive longer without food than without sleep! It’s a time for...

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...

The developers planning to build a second hospital in Maricopa have doubled the size of their project after buying four more acres of land...

City council on Tuesday night discussed the sale of about 12 acres of land, including the dog park at Copper Sky, for possible development...

The first West Nile Virus (WNV) positive mosquitoes of the season were found this week during routine surveillance, the Pinal County Public Health Services...

The company expected to operate Maricopa’s second hospital has a successful track record of running small hospitals in Arizona, Texas and six other states. Founded...

After more than two decades with Sun Life Family Health Centers, including 15 years as the CEO, Travis Robinette is retiring. His last day...

What is community engagement? For some it is civic engagement, or active participation in your community, perhaps voting, volunteering or joining organizations. According to Thomas...

BY AL BRANDENBURG An increasing number of COVID-19 survivors are experiencing symptoms weeks or months after the infection has cleared in what is known informally...

During the aging process, our skin slowly starts to lose the healthy supply of collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin. This results in the appearance...

With a senior center opening soon here in Maricopa, it’s an appropriate time to consider what one should provide. Senior centers should: • Serve as a...

Six Maricopa eateries were tagged by Pinal County health inspectors from May 15-June 14. Cilantro’s Mexican Cocina Internal temperatures of cooked steak being held in covered,...

Before Maricopa’s first hospital is completed, the city has cleared the way for another. The city has sold a 4-acre parcel of land to S3...

Some men just don't like talking about their health. Even when they see a doctor, one of five men admit they haven’t been completely honest...

By Al Brandenburg The triple digits are upon us and the summer forecast promises more scorching temperatures. The extreme heat underscores the need for seniors...

By C. Jon Beecroft, M.D. Trust is a hard thing to earn these days. This last year has taught us about trust, and lack of...

For most of us, quality of life is likely determined by relationships, not by things, according to research. As we age, life can present harsh realities...

Shaving can be expensive and time-consuming. We don’t often notice the cost because it’s a small part of our weekly grocery bill, but each...

By Al Brandenburg Depression is not a normal part of aging, but can develop in later years— and it can be dangerous. The Centers for Disease...

Unwanted pigmentation can often affect the clarity and tone of your skin. One of the most effective ways to address pigmentation is the IPL...

Ten restaurants and eight businesses were marked down by Pinal County health inspectors from March 16-April 14. Alibertos Internal temperatures of cooked beef being held in...

The Pinal County Public Health Department is having a problem hiring a public health registered nurse at its Maricopa clinic. With only two applications received...

A recent article from Mayo Clinic states we are living longer than previous generations and should prepare ourselves to encounter new health risks, like...

When it comes to achieving your head-to-toe aesthetic goals, one size does NOT fit all. What may work wonders for someone else’s aesthetic needs may...