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Maximizing Your Next Doctor’s Visit
By Deborah Nalty, MD, Providence Medical Group It’s not always easy spending time in the doctor’s office, even for a routine visit. For doctors, appointments have their challenges, as well.…
Facials make you feel pampered at Monroe spas
By Polly Keary, Editor Few things make one feel as pampered as does a spa facial, with its gentle cleansing processes, soothing massage and comforting warm compresses, all in a…
Substance abuse treatment center gets new leadership from Evergreen
By Polly Keary In addition to practicing as a primary care doctor in the new Evergreen Primary Care facility that opened last week in the Sky River Medical Center next…
Homemade beauty products
When it comes to beauty products, it seems the sky is the limit for prices on anti-aging creams and other potions; those with the wherewithal can spend $500 or more…
Man Cave a salon for guys
By Polly Keary, Editor As spas go, the decor is a bit unusual. There are hub caps, license plates, sports memorabilia and pinup girls on the walls. The coffee table…
Heart Attacks in Women: Perceptions and Misconceptions
Think about the following statistics: 370,000 women have heart attacks every year; One in three women dies of heart disease – that’s approximately one woman every minute; Ninety percent of…
Wound center hastens healing at Valley General
Oxygen can be a powerful medicine. Forced into the bloodstream at high concentrations, it can treat skin ulcers, flesh eating conditions and infections with a success rate of greater than…
Keep skin healthy during Sky Valley winter
Winter might be mild so far in the Sky Valley, but it’s still cold enough to be hard on your skin. In order to help your skin survive the harsher…
Valley General offers surprising depth of cancer care
A diagnosis of cancer is a terrifying thing, but Sky Valley residents should know that Valley General Hospital offers state-of-the-art cancer care treatments equal to or better than those offered…
Grapefruit and meds can be a bad mix
By Holly Glen Gearhart Before you take your vitamins, herbal supplements, over-the-counter drugs and especially your prescription drugs, take a moment to read the drug information insert that came with…
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