Spring is upon us here at Fountain Hills, and this means more people are being active outside. We love to see our staff and patients taking advantage of the beautiful walking and hiking trails around our community; after all, exercising outdoors is a great way to help
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There’s an Irish proverb that says, “A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.” As doctors, we can hardly argue with this wisdom. Unfortunately, the latter is increasingly difficult to achieve for a rising number of our patients. “Trouble sleeping”
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While much of the country is encased in ice and snow, February and March are when Arizona residents come out to play. Arizona is famous for our hiking trails, and hiking options abound all throughout the state. And of course, along with any physical activity comes the
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For being such a small gland, the thyroid packs a big punch. Located at the base of the neck, the thyroid function affects the kidneys, liver, skin, brain, and heart. Needless to say, if the thyroid isn’t functioning at 100%, it can wreak major havoc in the
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Did you know that February is National Heart Health Month? We couldn’t pass up this opportunity to pay homage to this amazing organ. Your heart is arguably the most important, and the most incredible, muscle in your body. Your body depends on your heart to faithfully beat
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A question we get asked very often from current and potential patients is, “do you take my health insurance?” It’s understandable that this is a top concern, as out-of-pocket health care costs can be staggering. Plus, when you’re faced with a medical emergency, the very last thing
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If there’s one set of questions that we get asked over and over again at our Fountain Hills medical clinic, it’s, “How do I know if I have _________ (name your respiratory illness)?” We’ve found that people are very often confused about the identifying markers of three
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Dear FHMC community, As this year comes to an end, I wanted to take this opportunity to express how grateful we are to be a part of this wonderful community and look forward to the year ahead. Fountain Hills Emergency Room and Medical Center has had many
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Some surprises are nice, such as a gift you weren’t expecting or a better outcome than you anticipated. Other surprises, such as being billed for urgent or emergency medical costs at a much higher rate than you expected is most definitely not. At Fountain Hills Medical Center, we
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We couldn’t let November pass by without taking special note of it being Diabetes Awareness Month. With about 1 in 10 people in America having a diabetes diagnosis, and 1/5 of those being unaware that they have it, diabetes deserves the spotlight this month. When talking with
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