Local Health News

Knock out knee pain at free seminar

Staff report

Chronic knee pain can result from a variety of conditions from injury to arthritis, the most common cause of disability in the United States. Banner Boswell Medical Center invites the community to “Knock Out Knee Pain,” a free seminar... Full story

Seminar teaches you to please your knees

Staff report

Do you experience knee pain? You’re not alone. The good news is you can please your knees and stop suffering with the pain. Learn what treatment options are available for your joint pain at nonprofit Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center by... Full story

Radio talk show looks at smoking cessation, prostate cancer

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 Southwest Prostate Cancer Foundation's men’s health talk program from 10 to 11 a.m. Nov. 5 , sponsored by Southwest Oncology Centers, will focus on smoking cessation/diabetes and active surveillance of prostate... Full story

Don't let the flu get you

Banner Thunderbird physician debunks flu myths

Staff report

Arizona may face one of its toughest flu seasons this year, but by arming yourself with knowledge, you have a better chance of staying healthy this winter. Join Banner Thunderbird’s Medical Director of Infection Prevention, Dr. Mandeep Rai,... Full story

Brain implant eases Parkinson’s symptoms

Surprise man 1st in state to undergo procedure at Banner Boswell Medical Center

Joy Slagowski

Mike O’Leary of Surprise was just 43 when he was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease. He had to quit his job at the Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant, and begin treatment for the disease. But standard medical treatment began... Full story

Banner doctors attempt to clear up H1N1 confusion at discussion

Mitchell Vantrease

Doctors advised a Sun City West audience Thursday to learn more about the flu and its symptoms and not to panic when the H1N1 virus hits full force in the coming months. "We encourage that you get the vaccine if it becomes available to you," Cindy... Full story

Radio show features men's health specialists

Staff report

Southwest Prostate Cancer Foundation will have a men’s health talk radio show sponsored by Southwest Oncology Centers at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. The show will be broadcast on KXXT 1010 AM, or online at www.familyvaluesradio.net (click left... Full story

Banner Health experts speak at Power Over Parkinson’s event Oct. 31

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The public is invited to join Banner Health experts for the Power Over Parkinson’s 2009 Educational Conferencefrom 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Oct. 31 at Peoria’s Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866-A W. Thunderbird Road. The event, which is... Full story

Banner Thunderbird offers a Safe Haven for pregnant women

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There may be a variety of reasons why women may not be able to keep or care for their baby. But Banner Thunderbird Medical Center wants to remind people about an Arizona law allowing people to voluntarily leave an infant with a “Safe Haven... Full story

Local doctors question H1N1 priorities

Joy Slagowski

According to local health experts, seniors should receive the H1N1 vaccine, in spite of the Centers for Disease Control ranking them as a low priority when vaccines become available. "The elderly with different conditions and co-morbidities are the... Full story