Entries by Christina Henning

What is Play Therapy?

Play therapy provides a unique opportunity for patients of all ages to connect with counselors by sharing their thoughts and feelings through activities. NOAH is excited to announce the opening of play therapy rooms at Cholla Health Center in Scottsdale and Copperwood II Health Center in Glendale. Both spaces along with specialized training for NOAH […]

Too Soon to Swim?

The pool may look inviting as outside temps begin to heat up but is it still too cold to swim? Probably. According to the National Center for Cold Water Safety, it’s risky to swim in water that’s below 70 degrees Fahrenheit. For most pools in the Valley, that means we still need the water heat […]

U.S. Senators Visit NOAH

NOAH welcomed U.S. Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly to Cholla Health Center for an important Town Hall event on March 17. The event, hosted by the senators, focused on prioritizing Medicaid funding and brought more than 100 participants including NOAH executives and board members, business and community leaders, Medicaid recipients, and members of the […]

Medication Shape, Size, and Color – What Does it Mean?

Medication Shape, Size, and Color – What Does it Mean? When you pick up your medication from NOAH’s Pharmacy or elsewhere, you might notice that it comes in different shapes, sizes, or colors. Have you ever wondered why? These differences aren’t just for looks—they can actually play an important role in how your medication works […]

Prescription Pick-up Now Available at All Locations

NOAH’s Cholla Pharmacy now offers next day courier services to all NOAH Health Center locations. To make sure you get your medications accurately and on time, here’s what you need to do: For New Medications: For Existing Prescriptions: If you already have prescriptions filled elsewhere, you can easily transfer them to NOAH’s Pharmacy by calling […]

Women’s Health Week – What You Need to Know About Cervical Cancer

Women’s Health Week is May 12 – 18, making this a crucial time to talk about a major health issue affecting women globally: cervical cancer. Despite medical progress, this disease still affects women of all ages. That’s why awareness and prevention are so important. Understanding these aspects can give women control over their health, helping […]

Can’t Decide? It Might be Anxiety

By Jillian Irwin, LMFT | Counseling Decision-making is a fundamental aspect of daily life, but for some individuals, it can become a source of stress and uncertainty. The struggle to make decisions, especially significant ones, may indeed be linked to anxiety. Here’s a closer look at how anxiety can impact decision-making processes. Indecision and Anxiety […]

It Might Be Time for Your Annual Medicare Wellness Visit

Are you or a loved one on Medicare insurance? If so, wellness should be top-of-mind and the good news is, it’s covered starting with the Medicare Wellness Visit. The wellness visit through Medicare isn’t the traditional head-to-toe physical that most people are familiar with. The Wellness Visit covered under Medicare is an annual visit to […]

Asthma? Allergies? Or Both?

Springtime in the Arizona desert can be surprisingly full of blooms and trees. While it is beautiful, it can also wreak havoc on patients who suffer from seasonal allergies. For those with asthma, it can be a double whammy with uncontrolled allergies triggering their breathing troubles. Nearly 70% of asthmatics report that allergens are a major cause […]

The Importance of Pediatric Vision Screenings

Growth and development are tracked in many ways throughout every stage of life. Just like weight, height, brain function, and dental health are regularly measured, it’s important to monitor eye health as well. Children don’t have a reference point for “good” or “bad” vision like adults do and rarely feel pain or discomfort from conditions […]