Arrowhead Health Centers’ Medical Director, Dr. Janice Johnston, talks with Ch12 News about the new flu shots for this year. This year, the vaccine protects against 4 different strains of the flu virus. Vaccines typically change every year since the flu virus quickly adapts and new strains develop year over year. Also, the CDC has pulled the flu mist which was quite popular due to its application which did not require the use of a needle. Unfortunately, the mist was only shown to be about 6% effective in fighting the disease. [Read more…]
Is Virtual Reality the Future of Pain Management Treatment?
Video games or pain killers? The two seem unrelated however, they may both be an option for pain management treatment in the near future. The conversation revolving around virtual reality and pain management questions whether VR has any analgesic effect when applied to patients undergoing painful experiences. [Read more…]
Backpack Safety Tips
Yes, it’s that time of year again. It’s time for your children to return back to school and also time to buy school supplies. Supplies which can add up and lead to a heavy backpack after all is said and done. Dr. Robert Byrne recently wrote an article in the Ahwatukee Foothills News covering important backpack safety tips. These tips can help ensure that unneeded strain is caused on your children’s back and shoulders. Strain which can hinder a growing child’s development long term. [Read more…]
Dr. Johnston’s Healthy School Lunch Ideas
Dr. Janice Johnston recently wrote an article for the Ahwatukee Foothills News and East Valley Tribune, outlining ways parents can make healthy meals for their children during the school year. In the article, the Arrowhead Health Centers’ Medical Director and family practice physician suggests the benefits of parents taking a little extra time to improve their children’s nutrition are endless. Its important to start with a healthy breakfast each morning and pack a full lunch instead of a few snacks that are quick and easy to prepare. She includes some healthy school lunch ideas to get you started. [Read more…]
AHC Primary Care Physician Pens Back to School Article for Ahwatukee Foothills News
Dr. Shraddha Patel took time from her busy primary care practice to write an article about why children need to see a doctor before returning back to school. The article, featured in the Ahwatukee Foothills News, states children returning to school should visit the doctor for to ensure that your child stay healthy and maintain good attendance all year long. [Read more…]
Arrowhead Health Centers Co-Founder Recognized for Providing Affordable and Convenient Healthcare
Arrowhead Health Centers and their leadership has once again been recognized for their policy of putting patients first. Dr. David Berg, co founder of Redirect Health and Arrowhead Health Centers, was featured in the Physician Innovator for dedicating his career to providing affordable and convenient healthcare. [Read more…]
AHC Co-Founder Dr. Johnston Receives Another Accolade
Dr. Janice Johnston, Arrowhead Health Centers’ Medical Director and Co-Founder of Redirect Health, has received yet another accolade from the media. This time, the Glendale, Mesa, Surprise, and Scottsdale family practice physician was honored by AZ Business as one of the Most Influential Women of 2016. AZ Business describes that the Most Influential Women of 2016 are women they consider to be “innovators, trailblazers, and leaders of industry.” As we are well aware, Dr. Johnston has most certainly demonstrated these qualities year after year. [Read more…]
Musicians’ Health and the Price of Living Hard
Years of playing music to audiences in smoke filled bars, eating cheap fast food, lack of sleep, and drinking alcohol (among other vices) is doing serious damage to musicians’ health. It is also taking a hit on their wallets. As digital streaming music emerged as the top platform to consume music, musicians’ royalties dramatically decreased to pennies on the dollar. Costly medical treatments and procedures are forcing aging musicians to go back on the road. [Read more…]