Barbara Barr Have you wanted to save money on dental procedures but didn’t know what to do? Have you heard about dentistry in Mexico but didn’t know where to start? Have you wondered about going over the border for dental work but had a lot of unanswered questions? The next speaker for SaddleBrooke’s Wellness Integration…
Craig W. Brue, Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) Many patients have questions about the exact coverage that Medicare provides for a chiropractic visit. The simple fact about Medicare and chiropractic is this: Medicare covers chiropractic care differently than medical treatment. Medicare does provide coverage for spinal adjustments in a chiropractic office, but there are some restrictions on your…
Phyllis Ketring Plastic surgery isn’t just for people who want to look younger. Many people opt for facial surgery procedure options by Dr. Stephen Miller outside of our area after suffering from facial conditions such as skin cancer that can leave deformities on the features. Drs. Richard Hess and Sven Sandeen will discuss cosmetic plastic…
Maria Menconi Many SaddleBrooke residents have joined us in the past year for our peer discussion group for better hearing, which meets the second Thursday of every month at MountainView. We are delighted and excited to have met so many of you, and now we are bringing you SaddleBrooke’s first Hearing Night Out. Please mark…
The medical mismanagement of back pain: the real story behind the serious mistakes doctors are making in daily practice. Dr. Craig Brue The above headline recently appeared in news journals around the country. What are the recommended guidelines that MD’s are not following for the treatment of back pain? The main guideline that MD’s are…
Phyllis Ketring The 2019 SaddleBrooke Health Fair will be Saturday, October 12, from 9 a.m. to noon. The biggest change will be that the Health Fair has expanded and there will be activities at both the SaddleBrooke One Clubhouse and the MountainView Clubhouse. The big change will be that the immunization and lab testing from…
Phyllis Ketring The Health fair planning committee needs a volunteer coordinator to join the team for this year’s October health fair. This person must have strong interpersonal skills to recruit and communicate with volunteers and interact with the planning team. Some familiarity with Excel and email would be useful. During the year, there are monthly planning…
First and foremost, your bowl of candy should be for trick-or-treaters, not for your pets. While your favorite Halloween pumpkin and decorative corn are relatively nontoxic, if ingested, they can cause gastrointestinal upset. If the piece eaten is too large, blockage could occur. So keep an eye on your favorite candy bowl and decorations. Here…
Dr. Matthew Wilson, Western Neuro On Monday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m., SaddleBrooke Health and Wellness will feature a discussion on a new treatment for back pain. The use of artificial disc replacements is relatively new in the world of neurosurgery and may offer some patients an advantage over spinal fusion. Based on the success of…
Don Jensen Medicare open enrollment is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. With 40 Medicare Advantage plans, 11 Medicare supplement plans (also known as Medigap plans), and 50 prescription drug plans to choose from, how can you know the best one for you? On Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the MountainView Main Ballroom,…