The Arizona Ataxia Support Group, a non-profit associated with the National Ataxia Foundation (NAF), would like to invite you to our fundraising and awareness event on Saturday, October 3, 2015, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Disability Empowerment Center in Phoenix at 5025 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85304. Through our event, Shop Till…
Rayma Scalzo We are so pleased to have Lora G. Johnson speak to our Alzheimer/Dementia Caregiver Discussion Group on Saturday, September 19 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Lora has her own estate planning and elder law practice in Avondale. She has been practicing law for 16 years and facilitates a support group for the Alzheimer’s…
(Family Features) Approximately 1.5 million American women live with atrial fibrillation, a heart disorder commonly known as “AFib” that can lead to deadly or life-impairing stroke. For an undiagnosed woman living with AFib, knowing symptoms and risk factors can help mitigate this serious health threat. Women living with AFib can also take steps to manage…
Brittany Conklin Join the American Cancer Society and help Finish the Fight against cancer at the annual Relay For Life of Buckeye, November 7 and 8, 2015, at Younker High School. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. and continues overnight in a unique fundraising event that brings together friends, families, survivors, businesses, hospitals, schools and…
Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the PebbleCreek Post dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering changing medications…
Dee-Dee Patrick During the months of June through September, blood pressure readings will continue to be offered; however, the schedule changes to a monthly offering. The PebbleCreek Nurses Group provides this complimentary service the last Thursday of every month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the room across from the Activity Center Office (Eagle’s Nest,…
The American Heart Association has started a new online community that offers support, encouragement and advice to people who have been diagnosed with heart disease, a congenital heart defect or stroke. Registration is free, simple and fast and the online support group is a safe, cost-free environment to seek interaction. According to the Mayo Clinic,…
Ellen Enright Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday we are led by our trainer Christy O’Gara and are committed to the physical and mental journey of exercise. We say yes to building our strength and our balance and building our brain power to stay physically, mentally and emotionally sharp. We are committed to being good to…
The Goodyear Lions Club will hold an eye screening with their new Eye Spot Machine from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the PebbleCreek Health Fair on February 14, 2015, at the Eagle’s Nest Clubhouse.
Rusty Rinehart The American Heart Association Heart Walk for Phoenix will be held on March 29. Join us for either the one mile stroke walk or the three mile walk or run. Lots of fun! To join the group call Rusty Rinehart at 720-272-1757 or locate Phoenix Heart Walk 2014-2015 on your computer. The team…