Health
15
Aug
2012
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Corey Schubert -
Banner Ironwood Medical Center will offer a free class for expecting fathers and grandfathers, “Pit Crew Training for New Dads,” from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 15, at the hospital, 37000 N. Gantzel Road.
12
Aug
2012
The San Tan Valley Substance Abuse Coalition is an all volunteer organization committed to providing recovery, education, and prevention resources to those affected by substance abuse and, or mental health issues. The coalition's vision is to collaborate with all sectors of San Tan Valley to create a drug free community,…
07
Aug
2012
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Heather Murphy -
Pinal County Public Health officials have confirmed this year’s first human case of West Nile Virus. A female in her 30s from the northern Florence area tested positive. Her prognosis is good and she has so far reported only milder symptoms. West Nile virus activity has been reported in portions…
25
Jul
2012
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Heather Murphy -
Each year, thousands of children become ill from diseases that could have been prevented by basic childhood immunizations. Countless more miss time from day care and school because they are under-immunized or inappropriately immunized. Immunizations are available at no charge for children and teens 18 and under.
25
Jul
2012
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AJ News -
Oral cancer occurs in approximately 30,000 Americans each year, according to the American Cancer Society. There are many different factors that can raise your risk of developing oral cancer, especially tobacco and alcohol use. More than 95 percent of all oral cancers are found in people older than the age of 45, but it can occur at any…
14
Jul
2012
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MomDoc -
What is anorexia nervosa? Anorexia nervosa (say "an-uh-RECK-see-uh nur-VOH-suh") is a type of eating disorder. People who have anorexia have an intense fear of gaining weight. They severely limit the amount of food they eat and can become dangerously thin.
14
Jul
2012
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MomDoc -
Most women are healthy during pregnancy and do not have serious health concerns. You may have minor physical symptoms throughout your pregnancy that are considered normal pregnancy changes. It is important for you to be aware of symptoms that may mean you have a more serious problem. Talk with your…
14
Jul
2012
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MomDoc -
A vitamin and mineral supplement provides a variety of nutrients that are also found in food. These supplements are often called multivitamins. They come in the form of pills, chewable tablets, powders, and liquids.
11
Jul
2012
Years of working as a substance abuse counselor taught Mike Speakman that overcoming addiction isn’t just about treatment for the individual, but that it takes support from the family as well. “A good example is diabetes,” Speakman said. “You didn’t cause it but if your son had it you might…
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09
Jul
2012
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Banner Ironwood -
Banner Ironwood Medical Center will offer a free sports physical clinic from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at the Ironwood Medical Pavilion, Suite 202, located at 37100 N. Gantzel Road. Primary care physicians and an orthopedic surgeon will provide the physicals for young adults, as well as…
26
May
2012
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Alan K. Wittig, P.C. -
The following recipe was sent it by local reader, Alan Wittig. Give it a shot and let us know what you think!
25
May
2012
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Joe Pyritz -
The Pinal County Public Health District is holding its monthly Diabetes Education classes in June. This month’s classes will deal with the Healthy Eating Conversation Map. The Healthy Eating Conversation Map is being widely used by physicians across the United States to help diabetics understand their condition in a simple…
