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
The 5th Vital Sign and America’s Painkiller Epidemic April 2, 2016 The U.S. health-care system has become much more aggressive in treating pain over the last 15 years and just as with any medical intervention at times there are adverse side effects. Read more Image
Steps to a Good Night’s Sleep March 17, 2016 Almost 60 million Americans suffer from insomnia, many people take prescription or over-the-counter sleep medications to help them sleep through the night. Read more Image
Emergency Care or Urgent Care – Where to Go When You Need Treatment for the Flu? Feb. 15, 2016 With cold and flu season in full swing, should you head to the emergency department or an urgent care center when your symptoms become severe? Read more Image
Finding Peace Amid Violence Dec. 22, 2015 As 2015 draws to a close, we continue to face a level of violence in the United States that is challenging, heartbreaking and deeply disturbing. Read more Image