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45 Tons of Fat Lost by Arizona Residents

Associate Editor — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:13:10 +0000

Scottsdale Weight Loss Center Celebrates by Opening New Chandler Location Scottsdale, Ariz. – Losing weight is difficult, but a local company is taking a major bite out of Arizona’s overweight population. Today, Scottsdale Weight Loss Center announced it has helped Arizona residents lose almost 45 tons of weight. The 88,000 pounds lost is equivalent to a [...]

Scottsdale Healthcare Marks Community Health Improvement Week with Free Events

Editor — Mon, 23 May 2011 04:26:52 +0000

Free children’s immunizations, presentations and information spotlight activities, June 4-11 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Scottsdale Healthcare will celebrate National Community Health Improvement Week June 4-11 with free public events and activities to help residents of all ages boost their health and well-being.The Northeast Valley’s only nonprofit, community-based hospital system, Scottsdale Healthcare will offer: Free children’s immunization [...]

Scottsdale Study Results Published in Clinical Cancer Research

Editor — Fri, 13 May 2011 14:43:43 +0000

Investigational cancer drug targets oxygen supply in tumors, advances for additional testing SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – An investigational drug shows promise targeting oxygen supply in tumors, according to results of a study completed at the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare published in the current issue of Clinical Cancer Research. Significant responses were observed [...]

Join Cardon Children’s and the City of Mesa for a Healthy Summer

Editor — Fri, 13 May 2011 03:27:21 +0000

MESA, Ariz. –In a culture where super-sized fast food meals, convenience store nutrition and reduced physical education time are the norm, kids need positive reinforcement from parents, physicians, schools and others in their community for active lifestyles and eating right. For a second year, Cardon Children’s Medical Center is offering a free summer program called [...]

Scottsdale Healthcare Offers Free Event on Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Associate Editor — Fri, 13 May 2011 03:06:33 +0000

Orthopedic spine expert discusses technique for less pain, faster recovery on May 23 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – If back pain interferes with your mobility and quality of life, find out if minimally invasive spine surgery could be right for you during a free community event at Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak Hospital on Monday, May 23 from [...]

Flexcin Reveals Findings Of Its 2011 Arthritis Awareness Month Study

Editor — Tue, 10 May 2011 15:05:04 +0000

Women Receive Less Support than Men; Co-workers Offer More Support than Family FORT MYERS, FLA. – Flexcin International, Inc., manufacturer of degenerative joint supplements for people and pets, announces findings from its survey of how much support and awareness people with arthritis receive from their network of family and friends. The report coincides with 2011 [...]

Steve Nash Hosts Exclusive Dinner at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain

Editor — Tue, 10 May 2011 14:49:13 +0000

Scottsdale, Ariz. – As an NBA point guard, Steve Nash is a powerhouse on the court, and through the Steve Nash Foundation he uses his prowess to assist with a multitude of philanthropic initiatives worldwide. On Friday, May 20, 2011 the Phoenix Suns’ lucky number 13 will partner with Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain to host [...]

Help Ryan House Celebrate Its First Birthday at the Third Annual Community Breakfast

Editor — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:20:49 +0000

Free Breakfast Aims to Raise Awareness of Services Phoenix-based Organization Provides Children with Life-threatening Medical Conditions PHOENIX – Join Ryan House as it celebrates its first birthday at the third annual Community Breakfast. This free breakfast will provide guests the opportunity to learn more about Ryan House and hear stories about the inspiring work being [...]

Cancer Survivors Unite for a ‘Celebration of Life’

Editor — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:08:18 +0000

Scottsdale Healthcare hosts free event in recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare will host a Celebration of Life event to honor and celebrate cancer survivors on June 4 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. This free event will unite cancer survivors, caregivers, family members, [...]

New Technology Helps Patients Not Have Repeat Procedures

Student Journalist — Mon, 02 May 2011 15:22:58 +0000

With the new tomosynthesis technology, breast cancer early detection is possible but mostly the main benefit of this mammogram machine is not having patients come in repeatedly for the same procedure said Dr. Linda Greer medical director of the John C. Lincoln Breast Health and Research Center. “I think it would be great to not [...]