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Radiology 101: A guide to the technology and services at Valley General

By Polly Keary, Editor For those fortunate enough to have limited experience with radiology, the differences between the various procedures and technologies can be pretty confusing. What, for example is…

Good health: A focus on the men

By John Abano, MD As a family practice physician, I provide primary health care for males and females of all ages. But this month, we’ve got a good reason to…

Meditation as a medical key for success

By Holly Glen Gearhart   Meditation is an ancient art of controlled thought, practiced throughout the world for centuries. Sometimes in the form of prayer, song or guided imagery, meditation…

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…

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