Good Oral Health is More than a Smile - Especially for Pregnant Women Jan. 10, 2017 Good oral health is more than just a nice smile. Having good oral health improves a person’s ability to speak, smile, smell, taste, touch, chew and eat. Read more Image
How does vitamin D affect prostate cancer in African American men? Sept. 27, 2016 Prostate cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in men. However, the chance that someone will get prostate cancer depends on a lot of different factors. Read more Image
7 Health & Safety Tips for Kids Playing Fall Sports Sept. 21, 2016 The start of a new school year can only mean one thing: fall sports season is here. Read more Image
Reducing Atrial Fibrillation’s Fear Factor Sept. 9, 2016 It’s a common scenario in a cardiology clinic when the cardiologist informs the patient they have atrial fibrillation (AFib), an abnormal heart rhythm characterized by rapid and irregular beating. Read more Image
Let’s Get Ahead of the Family Planning Curve in Arizona July 29, 2016 Unintended pregnancies, especially teen pregnancy and its social consequences, are a significant cause of inter-generational poverty and poor health outcomes. Read more Image
Five Common Misconceptions about Hospice Care June 20, 2016 Considering hospice care for a loved one or yourself can feel scary and overwhelming. As a hospice nurse for more than 15 years, I know how difficult accepting an incurable diagnosis can be. Read more Image
What’s a Doula? A Professional Who Lowers Birth Costs and Improves Outcomes, that’s Who. June 8, 2016 Over the last few years, there has been more and more focus on the triple aim – improving patient experience, reducing costs, and improving population health. Read more Image
CPR and AEDs Save Lives, Especially Young Healthy Athletes June 4, 2016 We’ve learned a great deal about improving survival rates and quality of life for sudden cardiac arrest patients. Read more Image
Community Health: The Key to Improving Health and Wellness for all Arizonans May 1, 2016 When you’re working with a patient in the healthcare delivery system, it’s pretty straightforward. You get a medical history, talk to your patient about how they are doing and their symptoms, and learn about their lifestyle. Read more Image
Food and Politics: Deciphering the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines April 8, 2016 Every five years Dietary Guidelines for Americans is created through collaboration between the departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture. Read more Image