Smith: Sleep – it’s a big deal!
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...
Maricopa Seniors donate laryngoscopes to Fire Dept.
The City of Maricopa Fire/Medical Department has received a donation of four video laryngoscopes, devices used for intubation, from the Maricopa Seniors organization.
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2nd COVID-19 testing blitz scheduled
A second COVID-19 testing blitz will be held in Maricopa.
That event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 1, according to Kristina Donnay, the medical director...
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,...
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,...
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...
Grocers get clean bill of health from food inspectors
Pinal County health inspectors checked out Maricopa’s main grocery stores during the time period June 16-July 15 and found no violations.
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Ultherapy the gold-standard of anti-aging
By Kristina Donnay, FNP-C
As we age we loose collagen causing wrinkles, loose skin and sagging. Ultherapy is the gold standard in anti-aging treatments.
Ultherapy is a...
ADHS reports state’s 8th coronovirus death, 35 cases in Pinal County
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has updated the community transmission level of COVID-19 in Arizona to widespread. Widespread transmission indicates that cases...
MUSD sets start date for new school year
Maricopa Unified School District will begin school July 30.
The school year will begin online with two different virtual academies. A 6-12 Virtual Academy, which...
Business community ‘all in’ for new normal
By Fran Lyons
During unparalleled and uncertain times of the coronavirus pandemic, Maricopa businesses, like the community at large, adopted the phrase, “We are all...
Monsoon storms bring dust, rain… and health dangers
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...
TRUE ABA helps those with Autism Spectrum Disorder thrive
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...
Kristina Donnay, the nurse who stepped up on COVID-19 testing
When Kristina Donnay took it upon herself in April to provide coronavirus testing in Maricopa, she didn’t anticipate working weeks on end in the...
Kids Day Maricopa brings fun to safety, wellness this Saturday
Saturday is the ninth annual Kids Day Maricopa, promoting health, safety and environmental awareness.
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Dr. John A. Donohue and May Donohue will host and coordinate...
Opioid Epidemic Part 4: Recovery & Rehabilitation
Opioid addicts seeking rehabilitation have numerous options for treatment.Twelve-step programs are the largest common denominator of long-term recovery programs.
The support network Advocates for Opioid...
After more COVID cases, 245 at MHS in quarantine
Two days after Maricopa Unified School District had to close down an elementary school, three new cases of COVID-19 were reported at the high...
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...
5 years of health and wellness
Five years ago, Maricopa Wellness Center embarked upon a mission to enhance our community’s health and wellbeing. We went from offering the first laser...
Leading Edge Maricopa to offer breakfast, lunch programs
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa will participate in the School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program.
As part of the program, the school will offer...
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...
Opinion: Councilmember supports violation of stay-at-home order
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...
Too much spread, too little vaccine, health director tells city council
Significant community spread of COVID-19 remains a problem and there's not enough vaccine to coming to Pinal County right now to help suppress it,...
County health directors provide latest on coronavirus (VIDEO)
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...
‘Hospital’ sign on SR 347 hints at future development
When a signboard went up Monday on John Wayne Parkway announcing a “community hospital” coming soon, eyebrows were raised at City Hall.
Exceptional Healthcare posted...
Copper Sky Aquatic Center to open more pools, with limits
After the previous opening of the lap pool, more features at Copper Sky Aquatic Center are set to open May 30 starting at 1...
Governor’s orders on COVID-19, so far
From State of Emergency to telemedicine, the gubernatorial executive orders since March 11 cover a wide assortment of issues that have arisen from the...
Therapists, counselors join to provide veteran support groups
Kent and Chrystal O'Jon, founders of Maricopa Veterans Care Center (MVCC), an international 5013c, have announced a partnership for veteran counseling with MVCC board...
Podiatrist: Prevent this common foot ailment
By Dr. Alex M. Stewart DPM, FACFAS
Dr. Stewart of Maricopa Foot and Ankle Center is board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle...
Ducey tells residents to ‘stay home’ – but no new order
Stay home to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Gov. Doug Ducey implored residents on Thursday, stopping short of re-instituting an order to enforce that...