Health

Native Air begins ‘flight for the cure’
December 3, 2008
Native Air, an air medical services provider of Omniflight Helicopters, Inc., announced Dec. 1 that it has aligned with the Phoenix Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure to introduce a new fund-raising program, Flight for the Cure.
What you may not know about Medicare
November 25, 2008
Almost everyone knows that Medicare is a medical insurance program run by the government for retired and disabled people. But there are probably some things you don’t know about Medicare — and should.
Flu shots on community health fair menu
October 31, 2008
It’s hard to think about flu season with temperatures hovering in the 80s as October comes to a close. It’s coming though. According to the Centers for Disease Control, as of Oct. 18, sporadic flu activity has been reported in several surrounding states — California, Colorado and Utah. It has also been reported in the District of Columbia, Alaska, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Texas, Washington and West Virginia.
Multi-million dollar PRMC imaging center opens
October 21, 2008
Payson Regional Medical Center will have an open house for its new Outpatient Imaging Center Thursday.
Heart and lung checks offered at Community Health and Care Fair
October 16, 2008
With heart disease as the No. 1 killer in America, it is important to know what to do to minimize risks of being attacked by this deadly disease.
Annual community fair aims to keep residents fit and healthy
October 13, 2008
Getting and staying healthy has never been so much fun. Gear up for winter with healthy living information and screenings from Payson’s health and community service providers.
Find tips for getting and staying healthy at community fair Nov. 1
October 6, 2008
Getting and staying healthy has never been so much fun. Gear up for winter with healthy living information and screenings from Payson’s health and community service providers.
Pet expert shares tuna casserole recipe
October 1, 2008
When it comes to pets, Warren Eckstein loves yours as much as you do! He hosts a long-running nationally syndicated radio show, “The Pet Show With Warren Eckstein,” heard in more than 100 cities.
Experiment in the kitchen for health, new flavors
October 1, 2008
This collection of recipes comes from the American Institute for Cancer Research, which focuses its efforts on studying the relationship of nutrition, physical activity and weight management to cancer risk.
Leaky heart valve not always serious
September 24, 2008
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Six years ago, I had a heart attack that resulted in triple bypass surgery, and I had to have my mitral valve replaced. Last year, my cardiologist informed me that my new mitral valve and my original aortic valve were leaking a little. He told me not to worry about it. I do worry. If you have a leak in your pipe in your home, you have it fixed immediately. I would think that applies to the body too. What do you think? — M.G.
Adventure
September 19, 2008
Jo Ann “Jinx” Wegenke saw the Women’s Step Outside Weekend as a chance to learn more about her new environment. “I’m from Wisconsin and I don’t understand Arizona outside,” she said.

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