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Cardiovascular

Do you have high blood pressure?

Hypertension, is often referred to as the silent killer because there usually aren’t any symptoms that lead you to believe anything is wrong. Most people with high blood pressure – even dangerously
Weight loss

Effects of waist size on your health

A larger than ideal waist isn't just less than ideal for your clothes. It has health risks that you may not have thought about. First, what's less than ideal? A waist circumference of greater than 40
Maternity

Five common pregnancy myths

In her years of teaching pregnancy classes at HonorHealth, prenatal educator Danyelle Malvick, RN, has heard it all. Check out five myths she has heard about pregnancy, childbirth and beyond. Myth No
Cardiovascular

Afib and me

Scottsdale resident Jack S., a patient of Christina Reuss, MD, a cardiologist and independent member of the HonorHealth Medical Staff, wrote a poem about his experience with afib (atrial fibrillation)

Discovering empowerment through nurse's support

In the hospital with her third heart attack and an out-of-control glucose level, Deborah knew she needed to make changes. That's when she met Mary Lee Lehrich, a nurse and diabetes educator. Together
Maternity

Making a difference for babies, parents and families

When Brandon and Jamie's baby was born lethargic and entangled in the umbilical cord, HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center's NICU team stepped in. Baby Jocelyn's internal temperature was lowered