Pseudogout is gout’s relative
I have pseudogout. It’s hard for me to explain to people, so I either tell them I have gout or I don’t tell them anything. Will you do me a favor and explain it in the paper?
Dr. Lowe awarded VA contract
Rim Country veterans can get some of their medical care close to home from Dr. Michael Lowe, with the award of a contract to provide satellite clinic services to veterans registered with the Phoenix Veterans Administration Hospital.
Coping with time-crunched physicians
Tips for patients to get the most out of their visit with their doctor
It’s not your imagination — you’re getting less time with your doctor.
Seniors travel with Circle membership
Variety of trips planned through 2013 and 2014
Payson Regional Medical Center’s Senior Circle is a membership program committed to enriching the lives of adults age 50 and better.
Tips to make your pet more adoptable if you give it up
It is a huge decision to give away your pet, no matter how long or brief the period of time of ownership.
Travel to explore
There are a growing number of travelers who are fed up with the crowds that are visiting the more popular destinations and so they turn to seeking destinations where fewer are going.
Coyote, foxes positive for rabies in Young
The discovery of rabid foxes and coyotes near Young has prompted the Gila County Health Department to issue a warning and ask people to report abnormal wildlife behavior in the Young and Pleasant Valley areas.
New OB/GYN joins PRMC staff
OB GYN Frank Waechter, M.D., has joined the medical staff of Payson Regional Medical Center after relocating from Livingston, Texas where he has practiced as an OB/GYN since 2005. Previously, he worked in Nebraska — near his hometown.
Elderly have least control of hypertension
Most people older than 65 have high blood pressure, but this group also has the least success in controlling the condition, Dr. Jennifer Dumbolton told members of the Payson Regional Medical Center’s Senior Circle at a Lunch & Learn program April 24. Some 50 million people have high blood pressure, which increases the risk of strokes and heart attacks.
Dress up dessert
Classic sweet treats like pound cake are delicious on their own – and with a few simple ingredients, they can be dressed up to make any day more special. These recipes highlight the classic, homemade taste of Sara Lee Pound Cake.
Kid-Friendly Vacations
The family vacation has become an American ritual — one that has been around as long as I can remember. In this article we will discuss vacations that the entire family will enjoy regardless of age.
When skin patches lose all color
I have vitiligo, and it keeps spreading over my body. My father had it on his legs. I’m an older lady of brown complexion. This vitiligo is so embarrassing. I wear slacks every day, except to church. Do you know of any cover-ups for it?
Seniors conference due
Rim seniors, their families and caregivers can learn about the many resources available at the Senior Connections Conference next week. The deadline to register for the free program is Friday, May 3. Call (520) 836-2758 or 1-(800)-293-9393.
Buddies From Way back
Tonto Creek rushes past my perch in the granite/gneiss heart of the canyon below Bear Flat. Lobo lies on the grassy bank alongside me, having returned from his initial reconnaissance to resume his fitful study of the mystery of human motivation.
A quiet moment in a world abuzz with busy
Sitting on the shore of Roosevelt Lake listening to the gentle lapping of the water as a soft dawn spread over the distant mountains, I pondered the comfort it gave me to sit here in a half-crazed world. We human beings can’t seem to withdraw ourselves from the hectic cycle of life. We’re so trapped in our daily routines, commitments and tasks that we forget how to simply be — exist and enjoy the world. So a short rest from “doing” can make all the difference when life seems to pile up around us.
