Arrowhead Health Centers’ skin cancer specialist, Dr. Robert West, stopped by 12 News to discuss the dangers of prolonged sun exposure. Dr West also gives helpful tips on the best ways to protect yourself from sun exposure. [Read more…]
Treating Hypertension with Sports Medicine
Hypertension – also known as the silent killer – affects nearly 1 in 4 American adults. And, studies suggest that we all have a 90% chance of developing hypertension at some time during our life due in large part to highly processed, sodium-filled foods and sedentary lifestyles. But, with sports medicine and the proper strategy, you and your family can avoid or treat hypertension.
Healthiest Employers in the Phoenix Area
The Phoenix Business Journal’s May issue features a comprehensive list naming the healthiest employers in the Phoenix Area. Arrowhead Health Centers was named in the top 30 in the small category. [Read more…]
Healthy Foods Your Chiropractor Wants You to Eat
A chiropractor can work wonders with a few short movements. Whether it be healing from an injury, maintaining optimal spinal health, or just ridding yourself of pesky back and neck pain, chiropractic care can soothe your ailments. Some of your lifestyle choices outside of the doctor’s office can influence the effectiveness of treatment. A few of these are exercise, quitting smoking, drinking enough water, and diet. The food we consume on a daily basis has a very large impact on our bodies and the thousands of underlying processes that go on inside it every day. In turn, our nutrition is a significant factor in our health. By incorporating certain foods into your diet, you can contribute to the health of your spine, and make your chiropractor very proud. [Read more…]
Long Wait Times Plague Medical Offices, but Not AHC
Its almost assumed among health care patients that the time they made their doctor’s appointment for isn’t anywhere near the time that they’ll actually be seen. Long wait times can be frustrating and stressful, causing people to take a large chunk out of their busy schedules. It can cause some to not want to see the doctor all together.
However, Arrowhead Health Centers is changing that. Their commitment to see patients within 15 minutes of their scheduled appointment time has been very successful, leading to empty waiting room lobbies. [Read more…]
4 Possible Skin Cancer Signs You Should Not Ignore
Skin cancer signs vary widely in severity and type according to cancer type. Catching these signs as a part of early cancer detection can save your life. Skin cancer is caused by exposure to damaging UV rays from the sun. People who live in places that allow for high exposure are at increased risk. Arizona is one of the sunniest states in the US, with over 300 days of blue skies and sunshine each year. Those who live at higher elevations are also at risk because UV rays are more powerful at higher altitudes. Arizona’s average elevation is 4,100 feet which is in excess of the 2,500 ft average for the United States as a whole. Flagstaff, Arizona sits at 6,909 feet, and the highest point in all of Arizona is over 12,000 feet. At areas of lower elevation, Arizona is primarily desert with very warm winters and little shade to protect its denizens from the sun. Factors such as these are a big reason why skin cancer is such high risk for Arizona residents. Seeing the signs early is paramount to cancer survival.
Phoenix Business Journal Applauds AHC’s Healthcare Policy
The Phoenix Business Journal featured Arrowhead Health Centers’ CEO Ken Levin in the Human Resources Best Practice section of their April 15th, 2016 issue. In they article, they applaud Arrowhead Health Centers free healthcare policy for employees and their families. “Not having to pay for incredibly convenient and efficient care is a blessing to our employees.” Ken stated. “Our focus on process and streamlining makes AHC stand out to potential employees as a place that allows them to succeed…” [Read more…]
Fatigue, Anxiety or Depression? Get a Food Allergy Test
A food allergy test is usually a last resort when battling with a nondescript list of symptoms or a mystery diagnosis. The field of food allergies is still emerging, with new conditions being attributed to it all the time. Every person is different, and thus reacts differently. People who have the same symptoms may have a different allergy, and those with the same allergy may have vastly different symptoms. When you think of a food allergy, what comes to mind? Hives? Swelling? Itchy throat and cough? These are all common symptoms of the most prevalent type of food allergy. As we will discuss later, there are many different types of reactions that affect our bodies in subtle ways that we may not initially associate with allergies. Medicine is starting to see a link with allergies, food allergies in particular, with effects on the central nervous system. This intricate, interwoven web is showing us connections to fatigue/chronic fatigue, behavioral problems, psychiatric problems, depression, and anxiety/panic attacks.
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