“MHA Foundation has played a huge role in the success of the Aspire program,” says Payson High School physics teacher… Read more
As loving as our pets might be, on occasion they get frisky and a little snippy, sometimes biting the hand that feeds… Read more
The New Year has arrived and with it many of us wish to take steps toward better health and more abundant life. An im… Read more
Highlighting the success and progress of local nursing education, program professor Ty Jones and Jamie Ludtke, who we… Read more
Gotta love living in Gila County: Fresh air, views, small town friendly. Read more
As we head into the new year, I wanted to let you know how much your Medicare premiums, deductibles, and other out-of… Read more
Just in time for flu and cold season, Banner Urgent Care has opened locations in Payson, Show Low and Lakeside. Read more
A rash of deaths and illnesses linked to vaping may have been caused by toxins added to the nicotine and marijuana-la… Read more
Let’s review the common types experiences one may have as they approach their retirement years. We hope to enjoy acti… Read more
Many of the volunteers who visit the RCH Campus understand the importance of engaging the residents via creative visi… Read more
Rim Country Health and Rehabilitation recently honored some of its employees. Read more
The first time I ever saw Dr. Gear was at a “Doc Talk” presented by the hospital. This was the first time I’d ever se… Read more
I had severe pain in my knee. I went to Dr. Gear’s office and was told I had to get X-rays. I had the X-rays and went… Read more
The first time I ever saw Dr. Gear was at a “Doc Talk” presented by the hospital This was the first time I’d ever see… Read more
Until I was 59, I couldn’t remember a day without a headache — generally a migraine. Over my life I’d been seen by MD… Read more
Heart disease is bad news, pure and simple: In the United States, the condition causes more than one in four deaths, … Read more
In mid-2016, at age 10, I was feeling severe back pain. I was at the point where I could not move without severe pain… Read more
It’s one thing to fall asleep; it’s another to stay asleep all night and even another to enjoy a full night of peacef… Read more
Every human being is “Crooked Man.” Everyone, including you, have biomechanical imbalances and malpositions (faults).… Read more
I met Dr. Gear in 2013. Since 1996 I had several health issues, including a fatty liver. Read more
I have seen Dr. Gear as a patient for nearly four full years. After I got my set of X-rays, I had my consultation and… Read more
How many people today are looking for a really good chiropractor that knows what he or she is doing? Read more
After years of decline, the percentage of Arizonans without medical insurance has risen again. Read more
Jennifer Smith, MHA Foundation board member and K-12 leadership development subcommittee chair, recently visited with… Read more
Dr. Alan Michels is a man who, as most know, is practically synonymous with health care in Rim Country. Beginning in … Read more
It is just amazing to discover Americans consume enough refined sugar and sweeteners equal to 150 pounds of sugar for… Read more
Did you know there are immediate and long-term benefits for students who participate in Aspire Arizona’s dual-credit … Read more
A “visionary” program to train doctors in Payson may offer a way to solve the dangerous shortage of doctors in rural … Read more
This, being the last Your Health section of 2019 for Heart, Artery & Vein Institute (until February 2020), is a s… Read more
Here we are ... Thanksgiving is in two days. Read more
Dr. Mir Ali is a Board Certified Cardiologist and a Board Certified Phlebologist (Vein Specialist) with extensive exp… Read more
The team at Heart, Artery & Vein Institute sends thanks to Rim Country residents for visiting our booth at the re… Read more
For those who love great dessert, but are not really fond of baking and all the fuss, you've got to try this recipe f… Read more
Dr. Ali is an excellent cardiologist and vein specialist, but he knows when to collaborate with other service provide… Read more
In January 2010, at age 55, my quality of life began to change. I developed scoliosis as a young girl. This caused my… Read more
To Your Health is brought to you by: Payson Health and Wellness Center's Dr. Robert L. Gear, Jr., DC, NMD, 801 E. Hwy… Read more
Chiropractic doesn’t benefit from huge advertising campaigns or media coverage like that enjoyed by the drug industry… Read more
Have you or someone you know complained about something known as sciatica? To fully appreciate this common problem, i… Read more
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Discs are the “ball bearings” of your spine. Separating each vertebra, they create the necessary spacing for nerves t… Read more
To Your Health is brought to you by: Payson Health and Wellness Center’s Dr. Robert L. Gear, Jr., DC, NMD, 801 E. Hwy… Read more
Have you noticed how frequent exercise is recommended as a way to stay fit and healthy? Mounting evidence suggests ex… Read more
The 21st Annual Community Health & Care Fair had more than 450 come out to the Nov. 2 event where 20 providers, c… Read more
The transition from having around-the-clock care following surgery or serious illness in a hospital, rehabilitation c… Read more
The Environmental Working Group has once again listed strawberries and spinach at the top of its annual Dirty Dozen l… Read more
National Rural Health Day recognizes rural communities are wonderful places to live and work, which is why an estimat… Read more
The Environmental Working Group has once again listed strawberries and spinach at the top of its annual Dirty Dozen list — along with kale, a … Read more
National Rural Health Day recognizes rural communities are wonderful places to live and work, which is why an estimated 57 million people call… Read more
The 21st Annual Community Health & Care Fair had more than 450 come out to the Nov. 2 event. Read more
The 21st Annual Community Health & Care Fair is from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 2 at Julia Randall Elementary School, 902 W. Main St. Read more
Just a reminder that Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment Period started Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7, 2019. Read more
Let’s go straight to the heart (no pun intended) of the matter and talk about the thing people worry most about when it comes to their heart: … Read more
Looking for a single health pursuit that can defend against a multitude of diseases — even if you’re suffering from one? Embrace the power of … Read more
Millions of adults visit chiropractors regularly — but what about children? Their developing spines and bodies cope with the bumps and bruises… Read more
If you’re thinking cold season is still far off, you’ve made your first mistake. Cold season officially begins in August or early September, a… Read more
We may be more aware of carbohydrates and how the right and wrong ones can affect our health — but that doesn’t mean we’re making the right ch… Read more
The AIDS epidemic doesn’t make headlines much anymore. Read more
Experts say the 2019-20 flu season is going to be a rough one. Read more
When it comes to breast cancer, what you don’t know can hurt you. Read more
The American Physical Therapy Association has made October National Physical Therapy Month. It is an opportunity to raise awareness of the ben… Read more
Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the leading cause of death in the United States, taking the lives of more than 350,000 people each year. Read more
Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the leading cause of death in the United States, taking the lives of more than 350,000 people each year. Anyone can e… Read more
Bone and Joint Action Week is held annually October 12-20 with activities focused on disorders including arthritis, back pain, trauma, pediatr… Read more
The 21st Annual Community Health & Care Fair is from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 2 at Julia Randall Elementary School, 902 W. Main St.,… Read more
A dental hygienist is more than someone who cleans your teeth – they are a prevention specialist. Read more
Angie Prock, M.S., OT/L, hand therapist, with Banner Physical Therapy recently made a presentation to members of Banner High Country Seniors a… Read more
As residents in a rural community, we often think about, and talk about, what we’d do if we needed surgery. Luckily, the choice is yours based… Read more
Many readers will identify with the following people who gladly sat down with me to share their stories of the journey they made back to a hea… Read more
Well… the fall season is coming fast. Cooler weather, crispness in the air, “everything” pumpkin, PHS football games and fall fun in Rim Count… Read more
One of the best ways to ward off the blood sugar spike — and subsequent surge of hunger — that comes along with something starchy is to combin… Read more
At first glance, it may seem like a regimented, structured outline of exactly what and when to eat is the polar opposite of intuitive eating. … Read more
Atrial fibrillation can be prevented and treated. Read more
According to a national survey released by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nearly two out of three American adults report having eye or… Read more
Lance Porter, chief executive officer for Banner Payson Medical Center, gave members of Banner High Country Seniors an update on the hospital … Read more
Don’t wait for the weather forecast announcing bad weather is imminent — sit down with your family and make an emergency plan now. The first s… Read more
Recently Dr. Judith Hunt, internist and pediatrician, discussed the importance of vaccines with members of the Banner High Country Seniors. Read more
Decades of research have associated the ability to choose with many positive outcomes as well as increasing one’s sense of personal control an… Read more
Planning to travel abroad this summer? Before you go, keep in mind that Medicare usually does not cover health care services or supplies while… Read more
Gastroparesis is a motility disorder that literally translates to “paralyzed stomach.” This means the muscles that normally contract to move f… Read more
The Environmental Working Group has once again listed strawberries and spinach at the top of its annual Dirty Dozen list — along with kale, a … Read more
Arizona will get more than $20 million in State Opioid Response grant funds from the federal government, part of $1.8 billion in grants the Tr… Read more
Gila Community College’s nursing program was recently recognized nationally for excellence. Read more
Heart health isn’t just for the (senior) adult population. Heart healthy habits start as a child, at home. Read more
Would you like for a family member or caregiver to be able to call Medicare on your behalf? Read more
You would agree that each one of us is unique, right? Our health status and health care preferences and approaches to wellness are also unique. Read more
In Payson/Rim Country many residents have their own gardens, belong to either the Star Valley Community Garden or the Payson Community Garden … Read more
Cardiologists are uniquely qualified to treat varicose veins, as they are specially skilled to do catheter-based procedures. Many of the treat… Read more
As an interventional cardiologist and phlebologist, Dr. Mir Ali finds that less invasive and non-invasive procedures, sometimes, produce more … Read more
Meet Judy K. who first met Dr. Mir Ali when he spoke at Banner High Country Seniors — as the featured Doc Talk — more than a year ago. Read more
The latest innovation by Banner Health aims to help answer an oft-asked question from patients who visit the emergency room: How long is this … Read more
The biggest takeaway from the Aug. 1 Social Security workshop is that every person’s situation is unique. Read more
With the sunny, hot days of summer in Rim Country one can be positively reminded of sunshine’s benefits. Sunshine is a powerful promoter of he… Read more
Each year in the U.S. more than 50,000 adults die from vaccine preventable disease (VPD) — this is more than U.S. breast cancer deaths (41,070… Read more
Recently members and guests at the Banner High Country Seniors heard a program on United Healthcare Dual Complete (Health Maintenance Organiza… Read more
If you’re in your 20s or 30s, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about your eye health. But this is exactly the time you should be ac… Read more
When wildfires ignite, they can spread very quickly. Preparedness now will help save lives and homes. It is important to know how to evacuate … Read more
