Health & Wellness

High pollution and heat warnings are in place this week for Maricopa, according to the National Weather Service. Pinal County Department of Air Quality issued...

In his twilight years, William Shakespeare noted “from hour to hour we ripe and ripe, and then from hour to hour we rot and...

Do you like looking for tips that can give you valuable information about your health or the well-being of a loved one? Who doesn’t...

Editor's Note: InMaricopa.com is publishing the author's letter to city councilmembers, and copied to local media, in the interest of transparency. As we prepared...

By Maricopa Foot and Ankle What are some of the most common conditions you treat? Some of the most common conditions treated are heel pain, ingrown...

The Pinal County Public Health Services District this week detected mosquitoes with the West Nile virus during routine seasonal surveillance. It did not specify where...

  Of the dozen Maricopa eateries inspected by Pinal County May 16-June 15, all but one received top marks. True Grit Tavern had a problem with...

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Ben Franklin’s bit of wisdom seems to be a guiding principle for Ashley Hanners, the...

By LeeAnn Noschese This is the perfect time to gather the family and grow your own food. Self-sustainability in your backyard can be done in...

“My heel is killing me. What are my options?” We’ve all said that at some point. You wake up in the morning, ready to embark...

  One restaurant had a little trouble with rice but all other investigated eateries in Maricopa scored excellent marks in county health inspections Aug. 16-Sept....

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....

Pinal County has reopened the External Agency Fund application process for a third time. Funding for this extended period is provided through the county’s...

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...

Gyms and pools can reopen on Wednesday with implementation of public health protections and CDC guidelines, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced in a Tuesday...

From State of Emergency to telemedicine, the gubernatorial executive orders since March 11 cover a wide assortment of issues that have arisen from the...

  By Andrew H. JonesTIP OF THE MONTH Educational Activities Visit your local library for fun educational activities that will stimulate your child’s development. #OneSmallChange Children are constantly learning...

Ahead of Thursday morning's news that Pinal County had earned the three benchmarks necessary for businesses to reopen, the staff at Copper Sky Recreation...

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...

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

By Dr. Harriet Phelps The Be Awesome Youth Coalition wishes you and your families joy and blessings this holiday season. The Be Awesome team continues...

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...

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...

Pinal County has recorded its first fatalities this year from West Nile virus. There have been two cases, with both victims over 80 years of...

With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise in Arizona, The Maricopa Wellness Center and the Arizona Department of Health Services have scheduled a drive-thru testing...

Ak-Chin Community Council has declared a State of Emergency due to the growing public health threat posed by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Community...

Tips from CDC Centers from Disease Control and Prevention offered the following tips for those caring for someone in their home who has a diagnosis...

By Carla Berg Monsoon 2022 has arrived, and with it the promise of thunderstorms that will bring welcome rain. But the storms and the dust they...

In what was called a tradeoff, Maricopa Unified School District will open elementary campuses Sept. 14 and middle schools and the high school Sept....

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....