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…
A new SaddleBrooke club was introduced at the recent Activity Fair: Self Defense with Jujitsu. The club is designed as a discussion and non-lethal demonstrations to deal with “what if” situations. Members are encouraged to join in on the discussions and are invited to participate in the Jujitsu demonstrations as their physical conditions will allow.…
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Were you aware that each year SaddleBrooke hosts five blood drives right here within our own community? Blood drives are held frequently across the country in order to provide resources for victims of fire, flood, hurricane, tornado and more. The Red Cross raises funds and distributes food, groceries, household items and…
Phyllis Ketring SaddleBrooke welcomes its newest physician, Dr. Mohammed Dardari. Dr. Dardari recently joined the Northwest Allied physicians’ team located here in SaddleBrooke. His education is a perfect fit for our community. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis and earned his Geriatric Fellowship at Stanford University. Dr.…
Nancy Teeter, RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist National Heart Month, February, is just a couple of weeks away. This month serves as a reminder that what we eat has a significant impact on systemic inflammation which in turn influences the risk of cardiovascular disease. If you have not already incorporated all eight tips listed below, consider…