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…
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Generals, September 2019
Health Night Out – Artificial disc replacement, alternative to back fusion
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…
Generals, September 2019
Medicare seminar Oct. 15
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,…
Sports, October 2019
Medicare and Me: scam news you can use
Leah Sugar Kari, Certified Medical Representative Yet another scam has wormed its way into the minds of Medicare beneficiaries and it’s an important one. The scammer places a call to you and states that if you do not sign up and pay for genetic testing, that you will not receive your Medicare benefits. This particular…
Generals, September 2019
Health Night Out – September 23
What is the difference between inflammatory and mechanical disease? The pain is the same as it hurts in the same places. The symptoms could fit two or three different diagnoses. How can you tell if you have rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis? Could it be something else entirely? Autoimmune disorders can be hard to diagnose and even…
Generals, September 2019
Two new vaccines at the Health Fair
Phyllis Ketring The annual health Fair will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Shuttles will run between the two clubhouses every ten minutes, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, as well. This year’s health fair will feature two new vaccines: Shingrix and hepatitis A. Both Walgreens and HealthWaves have a limited…
Generals, August 2019
Health Night Out Dr. Matthew Malone – Director of Behavioral Health
Phyllis Ketring Many people do not know about the strides that Oro Valley Hospital has made in the treatment of behavioral health. Unless you or someone you know has had need of these services, it is unlikely that you have visited the well-designed inpatient behavioral health unit at the hospital. The inpatient behavioral health unit…
Features, August 2019
8 tips for better digestion
Nancy Teeter, registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) When you adopt the eight habits listed below, your bowels will thank you by moving regularly. In addition, you will enjoy better health because 80 percent of your immune system is in your gut. Begin your day with a fiber-rich meal. Either one cup of cooked old-fashioned, rolled oats or…
Generals, August 2019
2019 Health Fair expands
Phyllis Ketring, publicity coordinator Health Fair 2019 will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The Health Fair is one of the largest, volunteer-driven events in our community. The fair has become so popular that the planning committee has had to turn away nearly 30 exhibitors each year. Therefore this year,…
Features, August 2019
2 Your Health: Lower back and leg pain
Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the SaddleBrooke Progress dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering changing…