Health & Wellness

  Of the 28 eateries inspected by Pinal County from Sept. 16 through Oct. 15, all but two received excellent scores. The two outliers had...

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

Good news prevailed in this week’s COVID-19 virus reporting issued by Pinal County Public Health. There were only 52 new cases in the county...

Overwhelmed. It was a term used frequently at a Monday meeting hosted by Arizona Superintendent Kathy Hoffman with school leaders and Health Director Dr....

By Kristina Donnay, FNP-C Looking for a non-invasive way to tighten loose skin, enhance muscle tone, smooth cellulite and contour your body? If so, it...

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....

Railing against Gov. Doug Ducey, the Pinal County Board of Supervisors is preparing a lawsuit against the federal government.Right now our governor is systematically...

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...

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,...

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...

Women and teen girls facing crisis have a new safe place available to them. Hope Women’s Center, a faith-based non-profit organization, opened Dec. 1 in...

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...

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...

Pinal County is opening a third round of funding for businesses impacted by COVID-19. The funds are for first-time applicants operating businesses in unincorporated areas. “Those...

Villages residents Michaela and Ruben Fierros are old hands at childbirth, but this morning brought a surprise in the middle of commuter traffic. The parents...

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,...

Starting Nov. 3, Maricopa High School will suspend in-person learning through Nov. 13. According to communications sent to parents by Maricopa Unified School District, the...

  By Bob McGovern While U.S. health officials say they expect the number of cases of coronavirus to climb dramatically in the coming days, Pinal County...

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

In an attempt to reduce holiday stress, I’m going to provide you with some gift suggestions for friends and loved ones. Of course, in...

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...

In city parks, playground equipment will be blocked off and restrooms will be closed. Maricopa Public Library will no longer provide curbside delivery of...

The City of Maricopa will partner with Southwestern Pediatrics and Family Care to offer 400 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in a one-day clinic...

Teachers expressed disappointment and anger Wednesday night as they spoke against reopening campuses before fall break in sharp contrast to the frustrated parents who...

The expansion of Copper Sky Regional Park – with more athletic fields, retail shops, restaurants and perhaps a multi-use stadium to join a hotel...

HIGHLIGHTS from today's press conference with Pinal County Health Services Director Dr. Shauna McIsaac and Maricopa County Medical Director for Disease Control Dr. Rebecca...

Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board will discuss policies necessitated by COVID-19 just as the virus has changed how the board meets. The meeting will...

  Charter high schools are setting an example for returning to campus amid COVID-19 as Maricopa Unified School District prepares to bring back secondary students...

Maricopa is under a heat warning until 8 p.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Afternoon temperatures of 107 to 120 are expected across...

Hundreds of people were inoculated against COVID-19 on Saturday as part of an all-day clinic organized by the City and a medical practice in...