The American Red Cross The American Red Cross is so grateful to all our partners that continue to stand with us through the evolution of the Coronavirus Disease 2020 (COVID-19). Hundreds of thousands of donors and blood drive hosts have responded to the call to support the lifesaving mission, and we can’t thank you enough!…
Tag: health
June 2020, Features
My First Telemedicine Visit
Judy McCormick I had an appointment to see the cardiologist right after everything shut down, so I cancelled the appointment. Later, I heard that you could use telemedicine, so I made an appointment. I was very unsure as to how everything worked. The scheduler gave me the URL and told me to sign in 15…
Features, April 2020
2 Your Health: Is Genetic Testing for Cancer Prevention Right for Me?
Genetic testing is becoming an increasingly important tool in medicine. It aims to identify inherited gene mutations known to increase a person’s risk of developing cancer. Potential benefits With genetic testing, you and your primary care physician can: • Understand your risk for certain cancers. • Develop prevention strategies. • Create a more personalized treatment…
Generals, October 2019
Blood Drive November 10
The American Red Cross Blood Drive is on Sunday, Nov. 10, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Silver rooms 1 and 2. You can be someone’s rescue story! Registration typically begins 30 days prior to each drive. To schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or log on to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code ‘quailcreek.’ Change the…
Generals, October 2019
Wellness Presentation: Healthy Pet Workshop
The Healthy Pet Workshop will be on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 10 a.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. It will be presented by Andrea Hilden, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). Get to know me better to know why I love what I do! Come share your time with me and learn about why I love my profession. Being…
Features, September 2019
Wellness Presentation – Avoid or Delay Knee Replacement Surgery
The Wellness Presentation on Monday, Sept. 30, will be at 10:00 a.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. The subject is “Avoid or Delay Knee Replacement Surgery,” presented by Michelle Stiles, PT, M.S., M.A., FDN-P, PN2. You may be able to avoid knee replacement surgery altogether—find out how. Michelle Stiles is the author of Fast…
Features, September 2019
8th annual Health and Wellness Fair October 18
Quail Creek’s eighth annual Health and Wellness Fair will be on Friday, Oct. 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Madera Clubhouse. Participating local businesses will be on site, along with health care professionals offering testing, samples and lots of information on a wide array products and services that will help make you look and feel your…
Sports, April 2019
Red Cross Blood Drive set for May 19
The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be on Sunday, May 19, 2019, from 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Silver Rooms. Registration generally begins 30 days prior to each drive. To schedule your appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or log on to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code “Quailcreek.” The need is constant. The gratification is…
Front Page, March 2019
#1 fundraising team in Arizona
The American Cancer Society announced that the 2019 Quail Creek Fights Back Relay For Life team is ranked number one in fundraising totals out of 389 registered teams in the state of Arizona. In 2018 the Quail Creek team finished second in the state raising a total of $32,658. Thank you to the generous residents…
Generals, March 2019
Wellness presentation April 29 – Unleashing the Immune System on Cancer
The Wellness Presentation on Monday, April 29, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom will be about “Unleashing the Immune System on Cancer.” This presentation will be given by Sherri Porterfield, RN, MSN, Arizona Oncology. Sherri Porterfield, RN, MSN is a Patient Navigator and Community Education Liaison. Sherri has a Master’s Degree…