Surprise officials issue heat warning
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Health & Fitness
Surprise leaders continue transit study
If you go What: Surprise transit study public workshop Where: Community Room at Surprise City Hall, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza. When: 5:30-7:30 Wednesday, June 13 By Matt Roy, Independent…
Summer safety primer: West Valley cities, agencies offer programs, advice to keep residents safe
By Matt Roy, Philip Haldiman, Rusty Bradshaw, Roger Ball and Mark Carlisle, Independent Newsmedia With Memorial Day now a glimpse in the collective rear-view mirror, many West Valley residents are…
Glendale bicycle committee looks to expand its scope
By Mark Carlisle Independent Newsmedia Glendale’s Citizen Bicycle Advisory Committee decided on a new mission statement last week that will focus the committee’s efforts on all “non-motorized” transportation rather than…
County public health download wins award
By Roger Ball Independent Newsmedia The Maricopa County Department of Public Health believes that good health can start with a download. The free program—for Apple and Android phones and tablets—presents…
Sun City resident nears end of hike
Sun City resident Art “Karts” Huseonica has been hiking the Arizona Trail, a national scenic trail, for more than two months. He was at mile 650 near the Grand Canyon…
R H Johnson pool to close for warranty work
The Recreation Centers of Sun City West have announced the R.H. Johnson Pool will be closed May 14-21 for warranty work. The following may be repaired: • Stainless steel flu…
Tennis centers closed for renovation
By Diana Wenners Special to Independent newsmedia The Recreation Centers of Sun City West’s R.H. Johnson tennis courts, 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd., closed on March 26 as a major renovation…
Sun Health sets Feb. 13 public event for Del E. Webb Medical Center’s 30-year celebration
By Matt Roy, Independent Newsmedia Sun Health and Banner Health will host the 30th anniversary of Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center noon-4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 in the hospital’s…
A first: Drug lowers heart risks by curbing inflammation
For the first time, a drug has helped prevent heart attacks by curbing inflammation, a new and very different approach than lowering cholesterol, the focus for many years.
