SPRINGERVILLE — First Things First recognizes Pastor Travis Schroeder as a 2019 First Things First Champion for Young Children. Read more
In April, I received an e-mail from a friend living in another state who was informing me he was now receiving hospice care for his wife. They… Read more
Wow, am I loving this beautiful weather up here on the mountain. As we continue to build our off the grid homestead, my husband and I reflect … Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE — The first ever “White Mountains Yoga Festival” celebrating Summer Solstice and the United Nations’ “International Day of Yo… Read more
Dear GO: I had the esteemed privilege of looking a WWII Veteran straight in the eye, shake his hand, and say, “Welcome home!” the other day at… Read more
If you get injured or have surgery, your doctor may prescribe opioids, a class of drugs used to treat pain. Read more
Dear GO: I reach out to you in both tears of frustration and anger. I have been a volunteer for a local organization for five years. I freely … Read more
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SNOWFLAKE – Navajo County residents, including children, face a number of serious problems that affect the county’s health and well-being. The… Read more
Many of us have been led to believe that once we hit a certain age, it’s all over with. We are told that we can no longer perform activities a… Read more
Dear GO: Memorial Day is a day to honor our fallen heroes. This past Monday I found myself praying for the souls of those who have died, a fri… Read more
“Music can pierce the heart directly … it brings solace and consolation … “ Oliver Sacks, (1933-2015) Read more
Dear GO: I sat heartbroken as I watched a little girl physically fighting back tears, of what I surmised to be disappointment, at the second g… Read more
The Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced its second installment of R… Read more
HOLBROOK — The months leading up to the first day of kindergarten are the ideal time to prepare your child for what to expect in a classroom. … Read more
Dear GO: I got a panicked call from my daughter-in-law last Thursday (May 9) asking me if I knew what was going on in our neighborhood (next t… Read more
It happens to all of us, at one time in our life or another, we start to doubt ourselves. We sometimes doubt our abilities. Doubt can set in a… Read more
Dear GO: Two of our grand boys, Logan and Jaden, had a sleep over the other night (all week prior they reminded us about how excited they were… Read more
The Active Living workshop can give you the skills you need to manage your condition and get your life back. Free six session workshops are av… Read more
Older Americans Month this year focuses on how older adults are taking charge of their health, engaging in their communities, and making posit… Read more
Ken Hosie, owner of Open Spaces Yoga Center gave a brief introduction to the benefits of mindfulness at the Summit Healthcare’s 21st annual Wo… Read more
”Clearly, nature calls to something very deep in us.” — Oliver Sacks, (1933-2015) Read more
OVERGAARD — About 125 people attended the first Stress and Anxiety Management youth and parent workshops for parents and students in grades 7 … Read more
Dear GO: I remember summer; in a small town when I was young, there was always tomorrow: The screen door would bounce twice, with a sharp and … Read more
LAKESIDE — The Pinetop-Lakeside Senior Center recently received a donation of used medical equipment donated to them, and they decided to star… Read more
Dear GO: I met a young woman and her husband on the fourth floor at Summit hospital the other day. They were in particularly good spirits, see… Read more
A “Donate for Life” flag was raised at Summit Healthcare recently to remind people of organ donors who gave to save others. About 53 percent o… Read more
Dear GO: Resurrection Sunday is upon us. Non Christians call it Easter; Jews refer to the Passover season. Regardless, the event is much spoke… Read more
SHOW LOW — The Administrative Services building portion of Summit Healthcare’s expansion project is complete. Staff have moved into both floor… Read more
Sequoia Village School in Linden invites the public to its Community Health Fair from 8:30-11 a.m. Friday, April 26. Many local partners will … Read more
SHOW LOW — “Every day in Arizona, about four people die from an opioid overdose according to the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS)… Read more
What about suicide? — 2 Many Read more
I observe this often: Women, on a calorie-deficit diet, in the gym, training day after day on the cardio machines in hopes to burn excess body… Read more
In mid-June last year, I received a phone call from a friend and member of my worship community in Tucson informing me of the fatal car accide… Read more
Dear GO: What do you think about people visiting the cemetery, especially families with small children? I think there is very little value to … Read more
Dear GO: June 10, 2014: The day before the confirmation of what we knew was to be true. I feel like I’m standing before the ocean. Waves of em… Read more
Doctors, employers and insurance companies everywhere now are in agreement that we must incorporate a certain degree of preventive medicine wi… Read more
You may have heard something lately about “preventive health care.” What does that mean? Read more
SHOW LOW — Are you ready to get up and move, win prizes, or make a lifestyle change while having fun? Register through May 10 to participate i… Read more
SHOW LOW — Enjoy a free cooking demonstration by Liz Turner, owner of Blue Apron Cooking School in Lakeside, and learn to make delicious, nutr… Read more
SHOW LOW — Register today for a new grass volleyball league for ages 15 years and older in Show Low, with coed and men’s divisions playing Mon… Read more
Dear GO: I picked up my grandson’s anticonvulsant (seizure) medications the other day at White Mountain Pharmacy. It was quite the bagful. Adm… Read more
Do not get discouraged with the time it takes to get in shape. We didn’t get out of shape overnight, and we are not going to get into shape ov… Read more
”There is no reverence for God without reverence for father and mother.” (Rabbi Heschel, 1907-l972) Read more
Dear GO: Winters can be awfully long, offering very little promise of hope and new beginnings. The monthly grind of frigid temperatures and gl… Read more
Dear GO: Sitting in my recliner, watching the clouds of the most recent snowstorm roll in, I am reminded of my most recent loss. Emotions fade… Read more
Let’s say you go for your annual physical and your doctor recommends that you get a hearing and balance test. Or an electrocardiogram (EKG). O… Read more
As seniors, it is now even more important to keep ourselves in the best shape that we possibly can so that we can still enjoy the many activit… Read more
SHOW LOW — For tech-savvy parents of babies, toddlers and preschoolers sometimes having all the answers at the tip of their fingers — or in th… Read more
Dear GO: I watched the news this morning. I watch the news every morning, Republicans and Democrats bashing each other, where will it all end?… Read more
Summit Healthcare (SH) and Open Spaces Yoga Center (OSYC) are co-sponsoring a three-month long program helping participants create optimum sel… Read more
SHOW LOW — Parents, caregivers and grandparents are invited to participate in the monthly Raising Healthy Kids Club from 10-11 a.m. Monday, Ma… Read more
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