Category: Wellness

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Solari Hospice Foundation Names Muth As Executive Director

Solari Hospice Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides vital bereavement assistance to grieving children and families in the southwestern United States, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamie Muth as its first executive director. “We’re excited to have Jamie Muth at the … Continue reading

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Alzheimer’s Prevention Trial Announced

In collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Banner Alzheimer’s Institute (BAI), University of Antioquia in Colombia and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, announce the first-ever prevention trial in cognitively healthy individuals who are destined to develop … Continue reading

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Eldorado Names New President

Phoenix-based Eldorado, a division of MphasiS, and a leading provider of robust benefit administration solutions, announced today that Sally Else will succeed Eldorado’s retiring President, Tom Castleberry. Else, currently Eldorado’s Executive Vice President of Business Development, is expected to take … Continue reading

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Parsons Foundation Gives $5M To Fight HIV/AIDS

The Parsons Foundation is making a multi-million dollar contribution to help men, women and children battling HIV/AIDS in Arizona. The Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS announced a combined donation of $5 million from the founders of GoDaddy.com, the world’s largest provider of Web … Continue reading

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17 Banner Health Facilities Achieve Final Stage Of Electronic Medical Record Adoption

Seventeen Banner Health facilities have achieved Stage 7, the final stage in the adoption of electronic medical record (EMR) as acknowledged by HIMSS Analytics, a wholly owned nonprofit subsidiary of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. HIMSS Analytics monitors … Continue reading

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Clinical Research Advantage Earns Vaccine Industry Excellence Award

Tempe-based Clinical Research Advantage, a community-based network of clinical trial sites, has been named Best Clinical Trial Site Network by the World Vaccine Congress. The award was announced at the 2012 Vaccine Industry Excellence Awards in Washington, D.C. on April … Continue reading

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Top 5 Health Screenings Every Woman Should Have

Preventative health screenings are important but there is conflicting information about who needs them, when the right time is to get screened and how often certain tests should be done. May is National Women’s Health Month so it’s time to … Continue reading

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Region Chosen For National Pilot Project On Aging

The MetLife Foundation and Partners for Livable Communities has selected the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) and the Greater Phoenix region to participate in the City Leaders Institute on Aging in Place, a new national pilot project striving to help … Continue reading

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Aetna Offers Individual Plans To Costco Members In Arizona

Aetna has announced it is now offering individual health insurance plans to Costco members in Arizona. The Costco Personal Health Insurance program, of which there are five plans to choose from, offers broad major medical benefits, an extensive network of doctors … Continue reading

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Fitness Apps: A Rewarding Way To Achieve Your Goals

Yes, “there’s an app for that.” Some provide the most important element – FUN! They can be rewarding, literally rewarding. I’m talking about real cash and prizes. Whether you’re just getting started or feel the need to accomplish more, a … Continue reading

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Frequencies-R-Us – Healing Through The Mind-Body Connection

Being able to release the frequencies of unhealthy emotions is where true healing begins. When I was about 10 years old, I was fascinated by a TV show that was on channel 8, our local Public Broadcasting Station. I remember … Continue reading

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SCAN Health Plan Arizona Offers ‘Wellness Way of Living’ Programs In May

A healthy cooking demonstration and sampling offered by SCAN Health Plan. In honor of National Salad Month, the May demonstration will feature salads and will be held on May 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. As part of the … Continue reading

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