Hospice medical director earns specialty credentials
James W. Schouten, M.D., a local family medicine physician and medical director of Hospice Compassus – Payson, recently earned a sub-specialty certification in Hospice and Palliative Care from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM).
Avoiding the flu is vital for seniors
Following these simple steps may keep flu away from vulnerable elderly
Visiting Angels, one of the nation’s largest in-home senior care companies, has tips to help seniors fight the flu.
Soaking night sweats are daily torment
This year I retired, at age 66. Since retirement I’ve been tormented with drenching sweats nightly. I mention the retirement because it’s the only thing in my life that has changed. Could there be a connection?
Suicide support group still listening
When the suicide support group Lost Loves started more than a year ago, the group’s founder never dreamed of the healing it would offer others or herself.
Report: Arizona has nation’s sixth-highest prescription drug abuse rate
Arizona had the sixth-highest level of prescription pain-reliever abuse in the nation in 2010-2011, according to a recent government report.
Tips for avoiding, treating the flu
Health officials are reporting widespread influenza outbreaks in 47 of 50 states, including in Arizona, and the American Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapter urges people who haven’t received a flu shot to quickly get vaccinated. The Red Cross also has steps people can take to prevent the spread of the virus during what’s the worst flu outbreak in the U.S. in several years.
Teenagers often make acne worse
I am 17 years old. I have pimples all over my face. The only thing that helped was an antibiotic, but it made me sensitive to sunlight. My parents don’t want me to continue to use an antibiotic. Can you help?
Lawsuit filed in wheelchair ‘attack’
Health worker no longer able work due to alleged negligence
A wheelchair collision in a nursing home that injured a health care worker has spawned a lawsuit.
New Year, New You
Start a healthier future today
Well, here we are — Jan. 2, 2013. How many of us made resolutions regarding our weight, health and money? Here are some guidelines to help make those resolutions realities.
Burning throat pain could signal angina
I read your column all the time, and I was wondering if anyone has ever written to ask a question about burning in the throat.
Flu immunization clinic for children this Friday
The Gila County Division of Health Services is offering a flu immunization clinic for children only, ages 36 months to 18 years, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Jan. 4 at the Health Department Payson branch, 107 W. Frontier St., Suite A.
Health department advocates proper disposal of sharps
The Gila County Health Department has developed a program to help increase the public’s awareness on the proper disposal of “sharps.”
State-federal standoff costly for uninsured
Arizona unlikely to expand AHCCCS, leaving large number of Gila County families without medical coverage
The standoff between Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer and the federal government over health care will likely deny thousands of Gila County residents health coverage.
Flu immunization clinic for children this Friday
The Gila County Division of Health Services is offering a flu immunization clinic for children only, ages 36 months to 18 years, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Jan. 4 at the Health Department Payson branch, 107 W. Frontier St., Suite A.
Health department advocates proper disposal of sharps
The Gila County Health Department has developed a program to help increase the public’s awareness on the proper disposal of “sharps.”
