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Understanding cataracts

Effective treatment often restores vision to what was enjoyed during a patient’s younger years

By Meghann Finn Sepulveda

cataract is often described as cloudiness in the lens of the eye that develops over time. This very common condition is experienced by half of all Americans by the time they reach age 80, according to the National Eye Institute. However, through advanced screenings and new surgical technologies, cataracts can often be treated effectively so that vision can be restored.

Understanding cataracts

A cataract is when the lens of the eye, used to focus and adjust light, becomes cloudy and affects eyesight. Symptoms include blurred vision, haziness, glare and eye strain. Patients may also report trouble seeing at night. “Age-related cataracts are the most common [eye problem] for people over 50,” said Neil Atodaria, M.D., ophthalmologist and cataract and glaucoma surgeon at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center. “Poor nutrition, medication and UV (ultraviolet light) exposure are also thought to be contributing factors.”

Joseph Mittel, M.D., an allergist who is in private practice and is also part of the Banner Health Network, runs an allergen scratch test on Nicole Masnada of Phoenix (below, right). Later, he measures her reactions to various food and environmental allergens (above).

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A normal view of an image (left) and how the same image might be viewed by a person with cataracts. | National Institutes of Health A traumatic cataract can develop following an eye injury. Congenital and secondary cataracts (from medication or inflammation), while less common, do occasionally occur. An ophthalmologist can detect a cataract during a comprehensive eye exam. “The lens in the eye starts to turn slightly yellow,” Atodaria said. “If vision begins to decrease, a cataract is the first thing we try to rule out.” CATARACTS, continued on page 2

a-z H E A LT H C A R E B R I E F S UA Valley Fever Center for Excellence The Valley Fever Center for Excellence at The University of Arizona has developed a Valley Fever reference booklet for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Valley Fever, which is endemic to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, results in an estimated 150,000 infections annually. The first printing of the booklet was enough to give a free copy to every medical student and medical resident in Arizona. Copies also are available through the Arizona Medical Association, the medical societies of Pima and Maricopa Counties, the Arizona Department of Health Services and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). An electronic copy of the booklet is posted on the Valley Fever Center for Excellence website at vfce.arizona.edu (602-406-8253; 520-626-6517).

Seasonal, environmental, food and more: allergies appear to be on the rise

ASU Speech and Hearing Clinic The ASU Speech and Hearing Clinic is open to the public and offers comprehensive research-based services to patients of all ages using a wide range of diagnostic audiological services to assess hearing ability and balance. The clinic also offers rehabilitative services to provide hearing aids, cochlear implant mapping, FM systems, other assistive devices and aural rehabilitation. Insurance is accepted with appropriate prior authorization and a sliding fee scale is available for those meeting financial eligibility requirements. Upcoming free class: Living with Hearing Loss. The next sevenweek session starts April 18. MORE INFO: 480-965-2373; chs.asu.edu/shs/clinic

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n Arizona, Bermuda grass, ragweed, olive trees and ash trees are the primary causes of seasonal allergies, said Jeannine Hinds, M.D., a family medicine physician with the John C. Lincoln Health Network. The most problematic months are typically February through May, but some weeds, such as western ragweed, can appear in the fall, said Phoenix allergist Joseph Mittel, M.D. Typical symptoms are sneezing, itchy nose, eyes and throat, and stuffy or runny nose, said Mittel, who is in private practice and is also part of the Banner Health Network. “Itchiness is a hallmark of allergy compared with a cold,” he said. Hinds added that a cold often will come on gradually but an allergy will strike suddenly. Treatments for seasonal and indoor allergies, Mittel said, include medications such as nasal sprays, antihistamines and eye drops, minimizing exposure by keeping windows closed, and ‘immunotherapy’ or allergy shots. Ideally, he said, your doctor will place you on the lowest amount of medication needed to control your symptoms. Allergies can get worse without treatment, he said, so if you suspect you may be allergic to something in the environment, it might be a good idea to seek treatment before the allergy season to get ahead of reacting to allergens.

Food allergies

Most true food allergies start in childhood, said Cindy Salm Bauer, M.D., an allergist on staff at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. About 90 percent of food allergies, Bauer said, are linked to just “Even if you’re not allergic to cat or six foods: cow’s milk, eggs, soy, wheat, fish and nuts. dog dander, but are allergic to say, With food, it’s important to know the difference between an allergy, a sensitivity and an intolerance, Bauer said. A blood or Bermuda grass, pets can bring that skin test can show what’s called IgE cell-mediated sensitivity allergen into the house on their to any of these six (or other) foods, but patients would only be diagnosed with an allergy if they exhibit allergic symptoms, hair. It’s best in that situation not such as hives or breathing difficulties after consuming troubleto let pets sleep in bedrooms.” some foods. Meanwhile, an intolerance to say, lactose, may be charac—Joseph Mittel, M.D. terized by gastrointestinal symptoms, Bauer said. The ideal treatment for these issues is avoidance of the foods that trigger a response, Mittel said. ALLERGIES, continued on page 2

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Allergies

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Potent pollen

Experts have several theories about why allergies seem to be more prevalent today. “We know that allergic disease comes from a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental triggers,” Mittel said. “We also know that the pollen produced today is more potent than that from years ago and some have suggested that higher pollen counts are due to increased CO2 and greenhouse gases.” Bauer agreed, noting that one possible explanation is the ‘hygiene hypothesis’. “In this theory,” she said, “our immune systems have fewer infections to battle because of improved hygiene and so may be skewed toward an allergic response instead of a defensive response.” Hinds said increased allergies may also be related to sheltering children more than in previous generations. If a toddler has minimal exposure to outdoors, she said, by the time they begin participating in sports as an older child, the body may not recognize pollens as normal. Instead, the immune system may kick into high gear to fight what it considers to be a threat.

Digestive disorder

Bauer is also co-director of Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s EGID (Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disease) Clinic, which treats a type of allergy that is also a digestive disorder and has been recognized just within the past two decades. Called eosinophilic esophagitis or EoE, the condition is caused by a type of white blood cell called an eosinophil building up in the esophagus, the tube that sends food from the mouth to the stomach. EoE is characterized by

Cataracts

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Eﬀective surgical treatment

While symptoms of a cataract may improve with new eyeglasses, surgery is considered the only effective form of treatment. “If not treated, vision will slowly get worse

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Cindy Salm Bauer, M.D., an allergist on staff at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, said that about 90 percent of food allergies are linked to just six foods: cow’s milk, eggs, soy, wheat, fish and nuts. Here, her two-year-old son Jamison (right) and his cousin, Jack Dillon, also age 2 (left), enjoy a snack in Bauer’s Scottsdale home.

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“With multifocal lenses, we have the ability to restore eyesight to what was had during younger years.” — Neil Atodaria, M.D., Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center

and worse,” said Michael Campion, M.D., an ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract and refractive surgery at Southwestern Eye Center. “It is extremely rare to go blind from

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the stomach or colon if a child is experiencing continual abdominal pain or vomiting or not gaining weight as expected, Bauer said. The causes of EoE are not clearly known, she said, but food allergies are a major trigger. EoE can be treated with dietary restrictions or topical steroids, Bauer said.

severe allergic reaction — such as difficulty breathing, itching of the tongue, swelling or itchiness of the lips or a severe skin rash — you should make an appointment with your primary care provider right away. In addition, if you are requiring larger doses of over-the-counter antihistamines to control your symptoms, it may also be When to see a doctor time to see a doctor, Mittel said. “There When you’ve got watery, itchy eyes or sneez- are often simple steps a doctor can take to ing and clear mucus as your primary allergy help you better manage allergies,” he said. symptoms, you probably don’t need to see “You don’t have to put up with bothersome a doctor, Hinds said. But if you’re having a symptoms.” a cataract, and even with severe vision loss, it is usually repairable.”

Various artiﬁcial lenses

Once an eye surgeon removes the cataract, an artificial lens is placed. “There are new options to remove the lens through the use of laser technology that make tiny incisions and soften the cataract before removal,” Atodaria said.

“Various types of artificial lenses are available. We can use standard lenses or others that can help correct conditions like astigmatism in addition to multifocal lenses that allow for a wider range of vision.” Recovery following cataract surgery generally is minimal. “Usually the patient is back to full activities in one week, although the eye takes about a month to fully heal,” Campion said.

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PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY Deepti Bhat, MD

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PSYCHOLOGY Robert Califano, PhD

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A graduate of Saybrook Graduate School in San Francisco, Dr. Robert Califano completed his internship with Maricopa County Family/Conciliation Court Services in Phoenix. Dr. Califano specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, family/ couple issues and individual adult life problems. Banner Psychological Services 1920 N. Higley Road, Suite 106, Gilbert 480-543-2688 www.BannerHealth.com/ClinicGilbertPsychology

PULMONOLOGY Rasheed Azam, MD

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Dental implants

Not just a cosmetic issue, missing teeth negatively impact chewing and digestion, but options available

By Debra Gelbart

ere’s a shocking statistic: About 17 percent of all adults over age 65 — or nearly seven million people — have no teeth at all, said Steven Call, D.D.S., an assistant professor of dentistry and a clinical care coordinator at Midwestern University in Glendale. Another 20 million people over age 40 are missing some teeth. It’s important to note that missing teeth have far more than just a cosmetic impact. “Chewing is a vital part of YO U R digestion,” said H E A LT H Edward Mazer, HEAD D.D.S., a periTO odontist (gum TOE health specialist) In this series with Southwest Watch for upcomDental Group ing articles on the in Tempe. “If following topics as we you are missing provide information teeth, you simply on your health — can’t digest your from head to toe. food as well because you can’t MAY: Glands chew like you’re JUNE: Pulmonary supposed to.” JULY: Colon AUGUST: Ovaries SEPTEMBER: Prostate OCTOBER: Circulatory NOVEMBER: Feet DECEMBER: Skin

Options for replacement

For anyone facing tooth loss, complete dentures — sometimes called ‘plates’ — are not the only solution. ‘Bridges’ are permanently fixed to natural teeth and ‘partial dentures’ clasp or hug natural teeth with wire. Dental implants have been available for about three decades though they haven’t yet jumped ahead of dentures as the more popular option for tooth replacement. About 25 percent of people with tooth replacement have implants, Mazer said. With dentures, patients recover only about 15 percent of the bite force they had with their natural teeth, Call said. With dental implants, patients can expect to recover up

Dental implant with crown

An implant includes the porcelain crown (top), the implant abutment (center) and the implant screw.

More info MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY DENTAL INSTITUTE: MWUClinics.com, 623-537-6000 SOUTHWEST DENTAL GROUP: SouthwestDentalAZ.com, 888-814-7172 to 90 percent of their original bite force. A dental implant consists of three parts, Call said. The first is the implant itself — made of a titanium alloy — that is placed into gum tissue. For the next two to four months, bone grows around the implant. Then an abutment (also called a post or a connector and also made of titanium) is placed on top of the implant. About three weeks later, a crown — made of porcelain to resemble a natural tooth — is placed on top of the abutment. Almost anyone can be a candidate for a dental implant, Call said. However, smokers and patients with uncontrolled diabetes probably would be discouraged, he said, because they may not heal well. Dental implants can also affordably improve an existing denture, Call said. “If a lower full denture doesn’t fit well, we can place two implants where the eye teeth would normally be and greatly improve the stability and retention of the lower denture,” he said. “That would cost about $3,000 and dental insurance typically will pay for a portion of that.”

Payment options

Many dentists’ offices offer loans through companies that focus on providing funds for healthcare expenses, Mazer said. “In our office, we pay the interest upfront for the patient who borrows money through a company called Care Credit,” he said. The patient can then take up to two years to repay the loan’s principal.

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WELLNESS MEDICATION CHECKS Call to schedule a personal meeting St. Luke’s, 1800 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix Tempe St. Luke’s, 1500 S. Mill Ave., Tempe Register: 877-351-WELL (9355) WALKING GROUP By Humana Various dates & locations RSVP: 480-325-4707 PROTIENURIA AND KIDNEY CONDITIONS April 8, noon Mountain Vista Medical Center 1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa Register: 877-351-WELL (9355) HEADACHES DECODED April 8, 12:30–1:30 p.m. Humana Guidance Center 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa RSVP: 480-325-4707 PRESCRIPTION ADHERENCE April 13, 22 & 28 Various times & locations RSVP: 480-477-4808 UNDERSTANDING HEALTH COVERAGE April 13, 1–2:30 p.m. Maryvale Family Learning Center 4011 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix 623-344-6955; mihs.org/flc ASTHMA & ALLERGIES April 15, 12:30–1:30 p.m. Humana Guidance Center 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa RSVP: 480-325-4707 UNDERSTANDING HEALTH COVERAGE April 16, 1:30–3 p.m. Chandler Family Learning Center 811 S. Hamilton St., Chandler 480-344-6165; mihs.org/flc PREPARING FOR ALLERGY SEASON April 22, noon–1 p.m. By Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital at Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe Register: 877-351-WELL (9355)

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CAREGIVERS CAREGIVERS SUPPORT Various dates, times & locations By Duet; 602-274-5022; DuetAZ.org CAREGIVERS SUPPORT April 8, 2:30 p.m. Mountain Vista Medical Center 1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa Register: 877-924-WELL (9355) CAREGIVERS SUPPORT April 13 (for time: 602-406-6688) St. Joseph’s Outpatient Rehab 114 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix

CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT April 2, 16 & 30, 6–7:30 p.m. Freedom Pain Hospital 17500 N. Perimeter Dr., Scottsdale 480-586-2300 FreedomPainHospital.com HOPE FOR TODAY Chronic Pain Anonymous April 7, 14, 21 & 28, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Temple Chai Shalom 4635 E. Marilyn Rd., Phoenix ChronicPainAnonymous.org cpa-az@cox.net

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT April 17, 9–11 a.m. Birt’s Bistro, 623-584-4999 16752 N. Greasewood St., Surprise

CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT April 8, 6:30–8 p.m. Scottsdale Senior Center 10440 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale 480-314-2330; theacpa.org

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS

HEART/STROKE

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS Various dates, times & locations By Banner Hospice Rev. Cindy Darby, cindy.darby@BannerHealth.com BannerHospice.com; 480-657-1167

LIVING WITH HEART DISEASE Numerous dates, 1–2 p.m. Banner Del E. Webb 14502W.MeekerBlvd.,SunCityWest 623-524-4056 STROKE SUPPORT April 2, noon Paradise Valley Hospital Rehab 3805 E. Bell Rd., Phoenix 602-923-5546 SRitchie@AbrazoHealth.com STROKE CONNECTION GROUP April 2, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Banner Good Samaritan Rehab 1012 E. Willeta St., Phoenix 623-839-3667 MENDED HEARTS April 4, 2 p.m. Mountain Vista Medical Center 1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa Register: 877-924-WELL (9355) HEART FAILURE SUPPORT April 6, 1–2 p.m. Banner Del E. Webb 14502W.MeekerBlvd.,SunCityWest 623-524-4210 STROKE SUPPORT April 7, 6–8 p.m. St. Joseph’s Barrow 350 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix 602-406-6688 STROKE SURVIVOR SUPPORT April 9, 2:30–4 p.m. Dignity Health Chandler Regional 1955 W. Frye Rd., Chandler 480-728-5414 STROKE SUPPORT April 15, 1 p.m. Mountain Vista Medical Center 1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa Register: 877-924-WELL (9355)

GRIEF SUPPORT Various dates, times & locations By Hospice of the Valley; 602-530-6970 hov.org/grief-support-groups GRIEF SUPPORT Various dates & times Dignity Health St. Joseph’s 350 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix 602-406-3275 GRIEF BEFORE LOSS April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2–3 p.m. Benevilla; 623-584-4999 16752 N. Greasewood St., Surprise LIVING WITH LOSS April 14 & 28, 1–2:30 p.m. By Cancer Support Community 360 E. Palm Lane, Phoenix Register: 602-712-1006; rsvp@cscaz.org

PAIN INTRO TO FIBROMYALGIA April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Fibromyalgia Wellness Center 8300 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale 480-948-4955 FibroWellnessCenter.com PAIN MANAGEMENT April 1, 6 p.m. Mountain Vista Medical Center 1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa Register: 877-924-WELL (9355)

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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS April 25, 10 a.m. St. Joseph’s Barrow 350 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix 480-829-6563

DIABETES MANAGING DIABETES Various dates, times & topics Dignity Health Center for Diabetes Management 1760 E. Pecos Rd., Gilbert 480-728-3535 DIABETES SUPPORT April 2, 7–8 p.m. The Nutrition Professionals 1237 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 480-216-1635 Michelle@NutritionPro.net DIABETES SUPPORT April 13, 3 p.m. Mountain Vista Medical Center 1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa Register: 877-924-WELL (9355)

ARTHRITIS & SPINE HIP & KNEE ARTHRITIS April 23, 6 p.m. Mountain Vista Medical Center 1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa Register: 877-924-WELL (9355) MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY April 28, 6–7 p.m. John C. Lincoln North Mountain 9202 N. Second St., Phoenix 480-882-4636 ScottsdaleSpineSurgery.com

ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION DESERT SOUTHWEST CHAPTER SUPPORT GROUPS Various locations Valley-wide For locations, details and complete list of groups: 602-528-0545; alz.org/dsw ALZHEIMER’S & MEMORY SUPPORT April 3, 9–11 a.m. Birt’s Bistro; 623-584-4999 16752 N. Greasewood St., Surprise ALZHEIMER’S & MEMORY SUPPORT April 7, 14, 21 & 28, 10 a.m.–noon Faith Presbyterian Church 16000 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City 623-584-4999 CAREGIVER SUPPORT April 7 & 21, 12:30–2 p.m. Duet, 555 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix 602-274-5022; DuetAZ.org ALZHEIMER’S EARLY-STAGE SOCIAL EVENT April 17, 10 a.m.–noon By Alzheimer’s Association In Phoenix; call for location 602-528-0545; alz.org/dsw ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT April 19, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Dignity Health Huger Mercy Center 2345 W. Orangewood Ave., Phoenix Lunch provided; 602-406-5600 CAREGIVER SUPPORT April 20, 1:30–3 p.m. By Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital at Pyle Adult Recreation Center 1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa Register: 877-924-WELL (9355) LEWY BODY DEMENTIA April 23, 1–2:30 p.m. Arbor Rose Senior Living 6063 E. Arbor Ave., Mesa 480-641-2531; 480-985-1925 LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S: EARLY-STAGE April 29, 10 a.m.–noon By Alzheimer’s Association In Glendale; call for location 602-528-0545; alz.org/dsw

BREAST CANCER BOSOM BUDDIES SUPPORT GROUPS Various dates, times & locations Ahwatukee/Chandler: 480-893-8900 East Valley: 480-969-4119 Northwest Valley: 623-236-6616 West Valley: 623-979-4279

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ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA: PLANNING AHEAD WHAT: Experts discuss needed legal, financial and medical decisions. Community resources/agencies, finding help, paying for care and more. WHERE: Banner Sun Health Research Institute, 10515W.SantaFeBlvd.,SunCity WHEN: 1–3 p.m. PRESENTED BY: Banner Health COST: Free; registration required INFO/REGISTER: 623-832-3248

Please call to confirm reservations and cost (if any).

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BAEHR CHALLENGE FOR PARKINSON’S RESEARCH WHAT: Obstaclecourse,food,music andmoretocreateawarenessof fitnessasaParkinson’streatment whilealsofundingresearch. WHERE: Aviano Park at Desert Ridge, 22500 N. Aviano Way, Phoenix WHEN: 8 a.m.–noon PRESENTED BY: Baehr Challenge for Parkinson’s Research COST: $40/adult; $19/student; under age 5 free INFO/REGISTER: 480-951-6363; BaehrChallenge.org

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ANNUAL CAREGIVER RETREAT WHAT: Waystokeepjoyandrenewal inyourlifeasafamilycaregiver. WHERE: United Church of Christ, 917 E. Sheridan St., Phoenix WHEN: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. PRESENTED BY: Duet COST: $10 (includes lunch) INFO/REGISTER: 602-274-5022; DuetAZ.org

AGING WITH GRACE WHAT: Experts discuss the challenges of aging. WHERE: Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, 14502 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City West WHEN: 9–10:15 a.m. PRESENTED BY: Banner Health COST: Free INFO/REGISTER: 623-524-4056 VA FOR SENIORS WHAT: Various types of assistance available through the VA, focusing on programs for wartime veterans or widowed spouse to pay for assisted living, home care or long-term care. WHERE: Banner Sun Health Research Institute, 10515W.SantaFeBlvd.,SunCity WHEN: 2–3:30 p.m. PRESENTED BY: Banner Health COST: Free; registration required INFO/REGISTER: 623-832-3248

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DEMENTIA ACTIVITIES WHAT: Experts discuss affordable and enjoyable activities for people with dementia. WHERE: Banner Sun Health Research Institute, 10515 W. Santa Fe Dr., Sun City WHEN: 10:30 a.m.–noon PRESENTED BY: Banner Alzheimer’s Institute and Banner Sun Health Research Institute COST: Free; reservations required INFO/REGISTER: BannerAlz.org; 602-230-CARE (2273) BREAST CANCER SUPPORT April 13, 2–4 p.m. Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers (Presented with Dignity Health) 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler 480-340-4013 BREAST BUDS SUPPORT April 18, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. MidFirst Bank Conference Room 6508 W. Bell Rd., Glendale 480-657-0500; BreastBuds.org

CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS 360 E. Palm Lane, Phoenix For info and complete list of groups: 602-712-1006; rsvp@cscaz.org • MULTIPLE MYELOMA April 2, 10 a.m.–noon • PROSTATE April 9, 6–7:30 p.m. • LYMPHOMA April 11, 10–11:30 a.m. • PANCREATIC April 11, 10–11:30 a.m. • CARCINOID April 11, 1–2:30 p.m. • LUNG April 11, 1–2:30 p.m. • NEWLY DIAGNOSED April 14, 6–7:30 p.m. • TEEN CANCER April 14, 6–7:30 p.m. • COLORECTAL April 18, 10–11:30 a.m. • OVARIAN April 18, 10–11:30 a.m.

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OUTRACE CANCER WHAT: Walk and run to support patients, caregivers & families. WHERE: Bondurant School of High Performance Racing, 20000 S. Maricopa Rd., Chandler WHEN: Registration 6:30 a.m.; race 8 a.m. PRESENTED BY: Arizona Myeloma Network COST: $25/adult; under age 14 free INFO/REGISTER: 623-388-6837; AZMyelomaNetwork.org

APRIL 13

JERRY COLANGELO SPORTS LEGENDS GOLF CLASSIC WHAT: 5-Man Scramble with four amateur players teamed with a sports celebrity. Proceeds benefit Prostate On-Site Project. WHERE: Arizona Biltmore Golf Club, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix WHEN: 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. PRESENTED BY: Prostate On-Site Project COST: Varies; call for more info INFO/REGISTER: 480-964-3013; ProstateCheckup.org IRONWOOD CANCER & RESEARCH CENTERS SUPPORT GROUPS 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler For info and complete list of groups: 480-340-4013; IronwoodCRC.com • PROSTATE April 13, 7–9 p.m. • CAREGIVERS April 18, 10 a.m.–noon • METASTATIC April 22, 3–4:30 p.m. LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER Various dates, times & locations 800-ACS-2345 LookGoodFeelBetter.org KIDS CAN COPE April 6 & 20, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Banner Thunderbird 5555 W. Thunderbird Rd., Glendale 602-865-5450 HEAD AND NECK CANCER April 7, 5:30–7:30 p.m. UA Cancer Center at St. Joseph’s 500 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix 602-406-6621 COPING WITH CANCER April 8 & 22, 6:30–8 p.m. Banner Thunderbird 5555 W. Thunderbird Rd., Glendale 602-865-5450 CANCER SUPPORT April 16, 6–7:30 p.m. Bink’s Midtown 2320 E. Osborn Rd., Phoenix RSVP: 602-527-3776 ORAL, HEAD & NECK April 16, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center 10460 N. 92nd St., Scottsdale 602-377-2447

APRIL 14

MAKE SENSE OF MEMORY LOSS & ALZHEIMER’S WHAT: Experts discuss memory loss and Alzheimer’s. WHERE: Area Agency on Aging, 1366 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix WHEN: 1–5 p.m. PRESENTED BY: AZGeriatricsSociety COST: Free INFO/REGISTER: 602-265-0211; ArizonaGeriatrics.org

APRIL 15

DEMENTIA DIALOGUE WEBINAR WHAT: Understanding medication to treat Alzheimer’s disease. WHERE: Online WHEN: noon PRESENTED BY: Banner Alzheimer’s Institute COST: Free INFO/REGISTER: BannerSHRI.org

APRIL 18

ADVANCES IN PEDIATRIC EPILEPSY WHAT: For parents of children with seizure disorders. WHERE: PhoenixChildren’sHospital, 1920E.CambridgeAve.,Phoenix WHEN: 8 a.m.–noon PRESENTED BY: Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital; Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona COST: Free INFO/REGISTER: 602-406-5921; PhoenixChildrens.org

APRIL 18

CANCER CAREGIVERS SUPPORT WHAT: Cancer caregivers learn practical tips to care for themselves first. WHERE: Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2946 E. Banner Gateway Dr., Gilbert WHEN: 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. PRESENTED BY: Arizona Myeloma Network COST: Free INFO/REGISTER: 623-388-6837; AZMyelomaNetwork.org

APRIL 18

HEALTH & WELLNESS DAY WHAT: Free health services including screenings, oral healthcare exams, vital health recordings and Head Start exams for children. WHERE: Adelante Healthcare, 1705 W. Main St., Mesa WHEN: 9 a.m.–noon PRESENTED BY: A.T. Still University COST: Free INFO/REGISTER: 877-809-5092

APRIL 18

FAMILY DAY OF HOPE WHAT: Family activities, lawn games and a food truck. WHERE: CancerSupportCommunity, 360 E. Palm Lane, Phoenix WHEN: noon–3 p.m. PRESENTED BY: Cancer Support Community COST: Free; registration required INFO/REGISTER: 602-712-1006; RSVP@cscaz.org

APRIL 22

WEBINAR: PROM & GRADUATION DRINKING WHAT: Underage drinking is not a rite of passage. WHERE: Online at DrugFreeAZKids. org/webinars WHEN: noon–12:30 p.m. PRESENTED BY: DrugFreeAZKids.org COST: Free INFO/REGISTER: DrugFreeAZKids.org/webinars

APRIL 25

SPANISH-SPEAKING PARKINSON’S SYMPOSIUM WHAT: Raul Yzaguirre symposium and lunch for Spanish speakers with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. WHERE: 350 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix (also via webinar) WHEN: 8 a.m.–2 p.m. PRESENTED BY: Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Barrow Neurological Institute COST: Free INFO/REGISTER: 602-406-2453; Claudia.Martinez001@ DignityHealth.org

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PARKINSON’S EDUCATION, EXERCISE & SUPPORT GROUPS Various dates, times & locations By Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center 602-406-3840; 602-406-4921 CAREGIVER SUPPORT April 8, 1:30–3 p.m. Duet 555 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix 602-274-5022; DuetAZ.org PARKINSON’S SUPPORT April 21, 3–4 p.m. Shepherd Hills Methodist Church 13658 Meeker Blvd., Sun City West 623-584-4999

BETTER BREATHERS/ COPD SUPPORT Various dates, times & locations By the American Lung Association 602-429-0005; BreatheEasyAZ.info

GASTROINTESTINAL OSTOMY SUPPORT April 2, 2 p.m. Banner Boswell 13180 N. 103rd Dr., Sun City 602-678-4441 OSTOMY SUPPORT April 14, 6 p.m. Elite Home Healthcare Services 2140 W. Greenway Rd., Phoenix 602-246-8221 OSTOMY SUPPORT April 16, 12:30 p.m. La Casa de Cristo Church 6300 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale 623-580-4120 OSTOMY SUPPORT April 19, 2–4 p.m. Fellowship Hall 161 N. Mesa Dr., Mesa 480-524-4819

BRAIN/NEUROLOGICAL YOUNG ADULT BRAIN INJURY April 8, 6–7:30 p.m. St. Joseph’s Barrow 350 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix 602-996-1396; 602-406-6688 BRAIN ANEURYSM SUPPORT April 15, 6–8 p.m. St. Joseph’s Barrow 350 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix Kimberly@JoeNiekroFoundation.org; 760-333-7658 BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT April 23, 6–7:30 p.m. St. Joseph’s Barrow 350 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix 602-508-8024; 602-406-6688 BRAIN TUMOR SUPPORT April 28, 6–8 p.m. St. Joseph’s Barrow 350 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix 623-205-6446

HEARING LOSS SUPPORT April 16, 1:30–3:30 p.m. By Hearing Loss Assoc. of America (HearingLoss.org) at Sun City Library 16828 N. 99th Ave., Sun City 301-657-2248 melanie.orourke@gmail.com

PARENTING BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT Various dates, times & locations By Dignity Health 480-728-5414; 602-406-4954 GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN Various dates, times & locations By Benevilla: 623-207-6016; Benevilla.org By Duet: 602-274-5022; DuetAZ.org POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION April 1, 8, 22 & 29, 1–2:30 p.m. Dignity Health Chandler Regional 1875 W. Frye Rd., Chandler 480-728-5414 T.E.E.N.S. 4 TEENS SUPPORT April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 6–7 p.m. Dignity Health Chandler Regional 1875 W. Frye Rd., Chandler 480-728-5414 SUPPORT THROUGH PARENTS April 2 & 16, 7–9 p.m. First Presbyterian Church 161 N. Mesa Dr., Mesa 623-846-5464 SupportThroughOtherParents.org MOTHER-TO-MOTHER SUPPORT April 3 & 24, 10–11:30 a.m. St. Joseph’s; 877-602-4111 350 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT April 6, 13, 20 & 27, 1 p.m. Banner Estrella; 602-230-2273 9201 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix SUPPORT THROUGH PARENTS April 7 & 21, 7–9 p.m. Larkspur Christian Church 3302 W. Larkspur Dr., Phoenix 623-846-5464 SupportThroughOtherParents.org PARENT OF ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES April 17, 9:30–10:30 a.m. Lakeview Methodist Church 10298 W. Thunderbird Blvd., Sun City 623-584-4999

SPINAL CORD INJURY WHEELING TOWARD INDEPENDENCE April 7, 21 & 28, 4:30–7:30 p.m. Disability Empowerment Center 5025 E. Washington St., Phoenix 602-507-4209; AZSpinal.org

SENIORS All at Mountain Vista Medical Center 1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa Register: 877-924-WELL (9355) THINGS NOBODY TELLS YOU WHEN YOU AGE April 14, noon FINANCIAL WELLNESS April 22, noon KEEP YOUR HEART YOUNG April 27, noon SPORTS MEDICINE April 27, noon

BARIATRIC SURGERY SEMINARS BANNER HEALTH BannerHealth.com; 480-543-2606 ST. LUKE’S MEDICAL CENTER BridgesAZ.com; 800-248-5553 SCOTTSDALE HEALTHCARE BariatricSurgeryAZ.com; 480-882-4636

HEARING LOSS HEARING LOSS SUPPORT April 9, 12:45–2:30 p.m. By Hearing Loss Assoc. of America (HearingLoss.org) at Ed Robson Library 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes 602-652-3000 ReggieFaith@gmail.com

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