Phyllis Ketring Health Fair 2018 will be Saturday morning, October 13. The planning committee is pleased that the University of Arizona pharmacy students will be here once again. Expect to see immunization providers, skin cancer screeners and much more. You will have an opportunity to meet SaddleBrooke’s newest physician, Dr. M. Khaled Dardari. He…
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Generals, July 2018
Health Night Out – Aging in place
Phyllis Ketring Aging in place is a term used to describe the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability level. There are two organizations that serve SaddleBrooke to help you extend your ability to live in your home. You can learn about both…
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
Music Mends Minds – July and August dates
Nancy Klawitter Do you have a family member suffering from cognitive decline as a result of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injury or other form of neurodegenerative disease? Music Mends Minds provides smiles, brain stimulation and family fun. Join us two Wednesdays a month from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom West to…
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
Stroke/Neuro support group
Esta Goldstein We are caregivers. Our purpose is to share information and to support the efforts of those who, like us, are caring for a friend or loved one who has had a stroke or is living with any neurological disorder. Caregivers can find themselves giving mental, emotional and physical support all day, every…
Features, July 2018
2 Your Health: What’s the world’s best exercise for back pain?
Dr. Craig Brue, D.C. Would you like to know the world’s best exercise for back pain? During my 40-year career as a doctor of chiropractic I have seen thousands of patients and I have probably given over one million spinal adjustments. In this article you will be given the same advice that I have…
Generals, July 2018
Prescription drug drop-offs
Esta Goldstein Drop off your unused prescription drugs on Tuesday, July 24 between 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Pinal County Sheriff’s SaddleBrooke Substation. Bring your needles, syringes, any prescription or other pills in plastic bags. Throw containers away after removal of labels. Note: no liquids or creams can be accepted. This is a service provided…
Features, June 2018
2 Your Health: The five best reasons to try chiropractic care
Dr. Craig Brue I have been a practicing chiropractor for over 40 years, and I still find it absolutely amazing how effective spinal adjustments can be for the relief of back and neck pain. Every day I hear patients say, “I wish I would have come in a long time ago. I can’t believe…
Features, June 2018
Hearing Loss – The Invisible Struggle
Phyllis Ketring Hearing loss is an invisible struggle that impacts physical, cognitive and social well-being. Often those with hearing loss don’t seek help until their loss has affected where they go, what they do and who they see. On Monday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m., Health Night Out explores the way hearing can affect…
Generals, June 2018
SaddleBrooke Health Fair has new Volunteer Coordinator
Phyllis Ketring, Publicity Coordinator The spirit of volunteerism is part of the fabric of SaddleBrooke, and the Health Fair is one of the largest, volunteer-driven events in our community. Recruiting, training and organizing over 100 volunteers to staff the fair is a big job. Sally Sample retired this year after eight years as Volunteer…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Tai Chi – it’s good for what ails you!
Carol Emerson Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise consisting of a series of individual dance-like movements that flow smoothly from one to another in a sequence. When it is performed, Tai Chi integrates elements of movement, mind, and breath, making it a mind-directed moving exercise. All movements involve weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing stances, correct…