Local Health

COMINGS AND GOINGS: Cancer center moving to YRMC corporate building

BY JOYCE LOBECK @YSJoyceLobeck

Effective Tuesday, the American Cancer Society's Cancer Resource Center will be located at the Yuma Regional Medical Center's Corporate Center at 32nd Street and 4th Avenue extension. Previously located at YRMC, the Cancer Resource Center moved due t... Full story

Yuma nurse wins national award

BY MARA KNAUB @YSMaraKnaub

Mildrima Lim leads by example and never hesitates to jump in and serve.The director of nursing at Life Care Center of Yuma gets to know her patients personally and follows through with their care even after they've been discharge from the facility.Fo... Full story

Alzheimer's Association starting new program in Yuma

BY MARA KNAUB @YSMaraKnaub

Caring for a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s disease can be overwhelming. It is not a normal part of aging and there is no cure for the progressive disease of the brain, which could get in the way of everyday living. Recognizing that fami... Full story

Yuma Relay breaks records in fundraising, participants

BY DARIN FENGER - FEATURES EDITOR

The cheering from last weekend's Relay for Life continues as organizers crunch the numbers and report that this year's event broke several major milestones.The Yuma event raised more money than ever before, plus a record number of people attended the... Full story

YRMC seeks cancer survivors to participate in groundbreaking ceremony

BY MARA KNAUB @YSMaraKnaub

Are you a cancer survivor? Or do you know someone who has battled cancer?If so, the Yuma Regional Medical Center would like to speak to you.The hospital is seeking local community members who have survived cancer to take part in the groundbreaking ce... Full story

Weeklong campaign takes breast cancer awareness to heart

Begins Wednesday through May 9

BY CESAR NEYOY - BAJO EL SOL

SAN LUIS, Ariz. — Take it to heart.When the subject turns to the risk of breast cancer, Campesinos Sin Fronteras wants women in south Yuma County to do exactly that.The San Luis-based nonprofit organizations that serves farmworker families is o... Full story

Law agencies to accept expired prescription drugs Saturday

BY JOHN VAUGHN - BAJO EL SOL EDITOR

Expired pills not only lose their punch against sickness, but pose a risk for those who take them for the high.On Saturday, area law enforcement agencies will accept expired or unused prescription medicine from the public as part of a nationwide camp... Full story

$11,000 offered for health-related studies

BY MARA KNAUB @YSMaraKnaub

The volunteers who serve at Yuma Regional Medical Center look out for more than the patients and employees. They're helping out possible future hospital workers.The YRMC's Volunteer Services Department has raised $11,000 through its fundraising effor... Full story

Skin care and the dessert

Inside this issue of Healthy Yuma

One of the qualities of life in Yuma that people find so appealing is the weather. Indeed, predominately sunny skies are the reason why many choose to make the area their home throughout the year or during the winter.And so many of us year-around and... Full story

Common skin afflictions are easily cured

BY KERRY LEONARD

As the saying goes, it's important to be comfortable in your own skin — sound advice that perhaps should be taken more literally.Skin is the largest organ in the body, yet not often thought of as such. But just like other vital parts of our bei... Full story

Red light treatment: Therapy used in battle against aging, to clear up skin problems

BY JOHN VAUGHN

We normally think of NASA as exploring the farthest regions of space. But thanks to its research into plant growth, the space agency happened upon a discovery that offers a variety of health benefits right here on Earth.Its use of light-emitting diod... Full story

Is there a safe way to tan?

BY MARA KNAUB @YSMaraKnaub

Tanning is a guilty pleasure for Yuman Karina Jones. She knows there's a risk associated with it, but it's relaxing and it makes her feel better about herself.“It sounds funny, but everyone says everything looks better when you're tanned,&rdquo... Full story

TLC: Skin care needs to be a daily habit

BY JOHN VAUGHN

When it comes to the skin, Maria Bueno wants to clear up some misconceptions.One is that only women, and not men, need to follow a skin care regimen, says Bueno, nurse-practitioner at Nouveau Beauty Cosmetic Center in Yuma.Another, she said, is that ... Full story

Walk on the wild side

Walking paths take visitors back to nature

BY JOHN VAUGHN

If all you want is some exercise, you can take a walk in the neighborhood or do a few laps around the track at any of a number of public parks in the Yuma area.But maybe you have in tow a spouse, child or other family members whose idea of recreation... Full story

Many common skin ailments in young can be treated with OTC medicines

BY EMILY SCHERRER

Probably the most common skin ailments in children and teens are things that most of us recognize, such as acne, eczema and the common wart. Many skin conditions in children are treatable by over-the-counter-medications, but some do require prescript... Full story

Cover up: Wear sunscreen, hats to protect against sun's rays

BY JOHN VAUGHN

Sandi Gordon recalls the days when she and other members of her high school swim team in San Diego wore striped swimsuits.But later, after a competition or practice that had taken place outdoors, they might discover they had striped tan marks where t... Full story

Skin care as important in the winter as summer

BY EMILY SCHERRER

Contrary to what people might believe, Arizona winters can cause just as many skin problems as the strong rays of summer. We frequently remember to put on sunscreen and hats during the warmer months, but we may fail to remember to do the same in the ... Full story

Ounce of prevention

Self exams, use of sunscreen help prevent skin cancer

BY NANCY GILKEY

With Yuma's year-round sunshine and mostly mild weather, residents and visitors alike tend to enjoy outdoor activities such as swimming, hiking and playing ball. While physical activity certainly contributes to a healthy lifestyle, there's a caveat. ... Full story

Diet and exercise play role in healthy skin

BY NANCY GILKEY

Some people spend a lot of time and money on topical products for skin care, but proper diet and exercise are part of a holistic approach to caring for skin from the inside, say local experts.Skin is the body's largest organ and is influenced by many... Full story

Q&A with Dr. Amy Derick

BY JOHN VAUGHN

Dr. Amy Derick, is a board-certified dermatologist who practices medical and cosmetic dermatology, and is founder and director of Derick Dermatology, located in Barrington and Crystal Lake, Ill. She took time out from busy schedule to address these q... Full story

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