Meet NOAH Board Member Dr. Marvin (Moe) Bell Get to know Dr. Bell, his inspiration for joining the NOAH board and what he hopes to accomplish as part of the group. Q: When did you join the NOAH Board of Directors? A: I joined the board in January 2022. Q: Why are you interested in […]
Five people die from opioid overdose in Arizona every day according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. Almost twice as many experience non-fatal drug overdoses. Sadly, the nationwide opioid crisis claims 136 lives per day; accounting for more than 70% of all drug abuse related deaths. With 1.27 million Americans now receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT), […]
March is colorectal cancer awareness month and “It’s Our Job to Save Your Butt!” In all seriousness though, colorectal cancer is the fourth most diagnosed form of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society the overall lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is […]
By Stephanie Olzinski, MS, RDN |Nutrition Supervisor Fiber is an important nutrient. But why is it important and what can we eat for more fiber are common questions. Simply put, fiber helps keep us ‘regular’ going to the bathroom more frequently. That is a good thing! When we are regular, stool spends less time in […]
Saving Lives With Modern Day Medicine Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett is a female African-American scientist known for helping to create the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. She is currently the Assistant Professor of Immunology and Infectious Diseases at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Shutzer Assistant Professor at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute. Dr. Corbett developed […]
February is American Heart Month, so let’s raise awareness for heart health!
Meet NOAH Board Member Abe Alirez Get to know Abe, his inspiration for joining the NOAH board and what he hopes to accomplish as part of the group. Q: When did you join the NOAH Board of Directors? A: I was welcomed to the board on June 25 of 2021. Q: Why are you interested […]
NOAH honors Black History Month with snapshots of just a few of the important, impactful, and life-saving stories of Black history and healthcare in America. One of our primary goals at NOAH is to ensure quality healthcare for every member of our community. To do that, we will look at where we have been as […]
By Mina Goodman, RD | Nutrition Educator When thinking about snacking, what often comes to mind is chips, cookies, ice cream and more foods we consider to be “junk foods”. What we may not realize is that snacking can be a healthy way to keep blood sugar and energy levels steady between meals, prevent overeating […]
By Kahti Paydar, RDN | Registered Dietician Are you finding yourself wanting to lose weight? Do you feel your weight loss New Year’s resolution got off to a late start? Believe it or not, there’s still time to achieve your health goals! Make small, gradual, and realistic changes that will build upon one another, creating […]
