University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Murtaza Akhter… Read more
Earlier this week, health officials reported there are no COVID-19 cases in Gila County. Tests had been given to 24 p… Read more
During the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing homes are mandated by federal regulations and standards for the protection of t… Read more
The Virtual Dementia Tour planned March 31 by Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens in partnership with Gila County … Read more
Rim Country Health & Rehabilitation was honored to be asked to speak at this year’s Women’s Wellness Forum. Our v… Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a top source for 24/7 health security. It is strongly urging … Read more
In an impressive 18-year streak, Americans have rated nurses as the No. 1 most ethical and honest profession, accordi… Read more
If you’ve been following state and national news, you can’t miss the focus on COVID-19, also known as the novel coron… Read more
After four cold winter months, the Payson Homeless Initiative and Homeless Veterans Initiative program at Mount Cross… Read more
Several offices have been temporarily closed and a number of events in Rim Country either canceled or rescheduled bec… Read more
Gov. Doug Ducey March 11 issued a Declaration of Emergency and an Executive Order to provide health officials and adm… Read more
PHOENIX – State lawmakers voted Tuesday to require warning labels on medical marijuana and use proceeds from a new ta… Read more
The 22nd Annual Women’s Wellness Forum is Saturday, April 18 at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino ballroom. The theme i… Read more
Arizona has two confirmed cases and three presumptive positive cases of COVID-19, according to state health officials… Read more
“MHA has been on the forefront of bringing reliable and redundant broadband backbone to Payson and the surrounding ar… Read more
Rilus Dana of Dana and Associates, LLC., recently presented the program “Protecting Your Legacy” to members of Banner… Read more
OK, I’ve done it and likely you have too: “enough is enough” when the jeans get too tight and frustration has reached… Read more
K-12 leadership development chair for the MHA Foundation, Jennifer Smith, sat down recently with Payson High School p… Read more
A year ago this month, volunteer Cheri Eberhardy started offering Reiki therapy to patients at Banner Payson Medical … Read more
Because of illicit items being placed in the previous med drop box, the Payson Police Department has partnered with S… Read more
Every parent/caregiver wants the best for their child. Yet, nothing is more heartbreaking than seeing them struggle a… Read more
There’s a good chance you’ve watched a loved one struggle with health issues including heart disease, weight concerns… Read more
There’s a good chance you’ve watched a loved one struggle with health issues including heart disease, weight concerns… Read more
The signs of a heart attack require immediate attention. Call 9-1-1 in an emergency, otherwise if you have concerns a… Read more
February is Heart Health Awareness month. But, your heart health is important every month. Know the signs. Know your … Read more
Are you taking too many pills? Dr. Mir Ali, M.D., F.A.C.C., of Heart, Artery & Vein Institute, 127 E. Main St., S… Read more
Speaking about the much needed Life Skills Program offered through the Payson Center for Success, Jennifer Smith, MHA… Read more
The fascinating history of the Payson hospital is the topic up for discussion as MHA Foundation President Kenny Evans… Read more
There was quite a stir when the American Medical Association journal published an article on Miriam E. Nelson’s resea… Read more
Cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease, is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the… Read more
The 911 call on Dec. 20, 2019 sounded strange. Read more
PHOENIX – Concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus continue to grow after a Tempe resident was confirmed Sunday … Read more
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) announce… Read more
Just about every night on the national news broadcasts, there are stories about the current flu season and the fact t… Read more
“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
Let’s review the common types experiences one may have as they approach their retirement years. We hope to enjoy activities that include golf,… Read more
Many of the volunteers who visit the RCH Campus understand the importance of engaging the residents via creative visits. Here are just a few w… 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 seen a chiropractor. I had … 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 to the state of Washingt… 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 seen a chiropractor. I had w… 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 MDs, acupuncturists, pain s… Read more
Heart disease is bad news, pure and simple: In the United States, the condition causes more than one in four deaths, making it the leading cau… 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 up my spinal column. It … 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 peaceful, restorative sleep tha… Read more
Every human being is “Crooked Man.” Everyone, including you, have biomechanical imbalances and malpositions (faults). These are the foundation… 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 was told to get my defor… 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 Jolynn Schinstock, forme… Read more
Dr. Alan Michels is a man who, as most know, is practically synonymous with health care in Rim Country. Beginning in the late 1990s as a part-… Read more
It is just amazing to discover Americans consume enough refined sugar and sweeteners equal to 150 pounds of sugar for each man, woman, and chi… Read more
Did you know there are immediate and long-term benefits for students who participate in Aspire Arizona’s dual-credit program? These include ea… Read more
MHA doctor training
A “visionary” program to train doctors in Payson may offer a way to solve the dangerous shortage of doctors in rural communities throughout th… Read more
This, being the last Your Health section of 2019 for Heart, Artery & Vein Institute (until February 2020), is a special one indeed. It’s a… 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 experience in Peripheral Art… Read more
The team at Heart, Artery & Vein Institute sends thanks to Rim Country residents for visiting our booth at the recent Community Health and… 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 for Thanksgiving. Feel fre… Read more
Dr. Ali is an excellent cardiologist and vein specialist, but he knows when to collaborate with other service providers before and/or after th… 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 life to be anything but … 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. 260, Payson Read more
Chiropractic doesn’t benefit from huge advertising campaigns or media coverage like that enjoyed by the drug industry. Not long ago, within a … Read more
Have you or someone you know complained about something known as sciatica? To fully appreciate this common problem, it’s useful to know a bit … Read more
To Your Health is brought to you by: Payson Health and Wellness Center’s Read more
Discs are the “ball bearings” of your spine. Separating each vertebra, they create the necessary spacing for nerves to exit the spinal cord to… 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. 260, Payson Read more
Have you noticed how frequent exercise is recommended as a way to stay fit and healthy? Mounting evidence suggests exercise helps reduce the r… Read more
The 21st Annual Community Health & Care Fair had more than 450 come out to the Nov. 2 event where 20 providers, clubs and organizations ge… Read more
The transition from having around-the-clock care following surgery or serious illness in a hospital, rehabilitation center or similar facility… 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
