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Herrington: There’s a public health role in creating …

10/4/2021
Many issues related to weather can impact your health. Wildfires spawned by lightning can cause respiratory illnesses from smoke and poor air quality. Flash flooding has led to numerous rescues from vehicles and homes. Last year, extreme heat sent at least 2,414 people to Arizona emergency rooms and contributed to 522 deaths.

Higdon: Here’s 9 things to know about noise-induced …

10/4/2021
The evidence is undisputed. What you don’t know can damage your hearing for life. Noise-induced hearing loss is probably the biggest global public health emergency you’ve never heard of. The World Health Organization says one of every five U.S. teens (ages 12–19) has a measurable hearing loss likely from loud noise.

Blanton: Here's how to chose a career with purpose and …

10/4/2021
Choosing a career path with true “meaning” is something that many people talk about, but not many people do. The idea of working for a greater good and turning it into a profession is an ideal that many individuals struggle with and often have trouble shifting into a reality. 

Cooney: Let’s honor hospice chaplains during …

10/4/2021
Hospice of the Valley chaplain Ken Collins remembers visiting a patient with ALS who was no longer able to speak, but used eye contact to type on a computer. Ken had no idea she would pass away soon afterwards, and was stunned when the woman’s husband revealed one of her last wishes — I want Ken to lead my memorial service.

Bloomer: Can fitness, exercise protect you from …

9/30/2021
Can healthy people who eat right and exercise skip the COVID-19 vaccine? A research scientist and fitness enthusiast explains why the answer is no I’m a fitness enthusiast. I also adhere to …

Doctor: Collective approach needed for Arizona …

9/29/2021
On behalf of the long term care industry, we appreciate the recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as the Food and Drug Administration to approve a booster shot of …

Kavanagh: Arizona's caregivers must take good care of …

9/29/2021
This is the true story of a cancer caregiver who I think represents so many others. She is “retired” but volunteers and keeps busy, but her first thought every morning when she wakes up …

Statement from Maricopa County Chairman Jack Sellers …

9/24/2021
Members of the Board of Supervisors watched the Senate/Cyber Ninja hearing and the County’s social media team, working with elections professionals, responded to allegations in real time.  …

Statement from Maricopa County Chairman Sellers about …

9/23/2021
You don’t have to dig deep into the draft copy of the Arizona Senate/Cyber Ninja audit report to confirm what I already knew – the candidates certified by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, Governor, Secretary of State and Attorney General – did, in fact, win. This means the tabulation equipment counted the ballots as they were designed to do, and the results reflect the will of the voters.  That should be the end of the story.  Everything else is just noise.

Sjolander: September is Suicide Prevention Awareness …

9/22/2021
With Arizona marking September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we recognize the COVID-19 pandemic has brought on many stressors, including emotional hardships, that can impact the overall health and mental well-being of Arizonans. It has never been more important for us to stay connected to the people we care about.

Minard: Commission celebrates International Deaf …

9/21/2021
The Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing celebrates Deaf Awareness Week September 20-26 to promote and raise awareness about the language, culture and diversity of the deaf community worldwide — “Celebrating Thriving Deaf Communities” is this year’s theme.

Maricopa County Supervisor Chucri: I am resigning …

9/21/2021
It’s hard to believe I have been involved in Arizona politics now for 28 years. When I first ran for Maricopa County Supervisor in 2012, I campaigned to bring civility, innovation and most …