Barbara Barr Did you know that falling could be related to your vision? Did you realize that aging eyes means a lot more visual changes than cataracts? So, what do you need to know about your vision as you age? Dr. Tanya Polec, one of the country’s leading specialists in Neuro-Optometrics and Neuro/Postural Rehabilitation, knows…
Barbara Barr On Friday, April 5 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sonoran Room (MountainView Clubhouse), Joe Pinella will speak on “How to Heal the Accumulated Damage We Call Aging and Improve Your Life.” Joe is a SaddleBrooke resident and instructor with an incredible story to tell. Members of his audiences often claim that Joe is…
The March date for the Prescription Drug Drop-Off Program is Tuesday, March 26 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. The April dates are Friday, April 12 from 10:00 a.m.-noon and Tuesday, April 23 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Drop off unused prescription drugs at Pinal County Sheriff’s Substation located in the Mini Market near Bank of West. Place pills in…
Plant-based nutrition and how to live to be a great grandparent will be presented by Dr. Katzenberg on Thursday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom East. Charles Katzenberg, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist who practices at Banner – University Medical Center’s North Campus. After he completed his fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at…
Phyllis Ketring One in five Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetime and regular check-ups are the key to early detection. Here, in the Sonoran Desert, we are acutely aware of the need for good protection and detection. While skin cancer screening may be the main reason we schedule dermatology appointments, there are many…
Dr. Craig W. Brue, DC In today’s world, many patients go to a doctor hoping for an instant cure for their health condition. These are some typical patient expectations: “Doctor, would you please give me that new drug (with all the bad side-effects) that I have been seeing on TV.” Or, “Doctor, would you please…
Phyllis Ketring Colon cancer is the third largest cause of death in men and the second in women. Dr. Michele Dodman will discuss how most of these deaths could have been prevented when she addresses Health Night Out on Monday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m. She will discuss issues of the gastrointestinal tract and how…
Dr. Craig W. Brue I recently had my finger crushed in a heavy door. How long did it take for the pain to start? It was immediate. I even remembered a naughty word when it happened. Within a few minutes the finger began to swell and throb. It wasn’t long before my fingernail turned black…
Barbara Barr “Dr. Jim,” as he is called, will be speaking at SaddleBrooke on Friday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom. Dr. Jim Nicolai is a board-certified family practitioner as well as a graduate of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine fellowship under the direction of Dr. Andrew Weil. Dr. Nicolai is…
Nancy Teeter, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist If you are interested in making your diet more plant-forward, you should plan to attend my free lecture scheduled for March 6 at 1:00 p.m. in the DesertView Mariposa Room. During the session, you will learn about the health benefits of plant-based diets. Studies show that adherence to a strict…