How to Create a Smoke-Free Environment for Your Child

“#Parents need to make every effort to keep their #children away from #smokers & #secondhandsmoke,” says our friends at the American Academy of Pediatrics. Our Care Team at NOAH will work with you & your child to choose the best path for their overall #health & #wellness. To schedule an apt., please call 480-882-4545! #pediatrics #familymedicine #prenatalcare #counseling

7 Tips for Improving Work-Life Balance

“Finding the balance between work and play, the ups & downs of life, physical health and mental health, can be difficult,” says our friends at Mental Health America. At NOAH, we believe in a holistic approach to better health. Our mental health services include psychiatry, consulting, and traditional outpatient counseling. For more information about NOAH’s services, visit https://noahhelps.org/services/.

The Measles – Are You Vaccinated?

By Chris Sweeney, RN – Quality Manager
“The measles is a serious and highly contagious disease that can spread quickly, so if you or your child are not vaccinated against the disease there is a risk of getting measles,” says Dr. Cara Christ, Director of the Arizona Department of Health Services.
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Asthma – 5 Most Common Triggers to Avoid

May is #AsthmaAwarenessMonth. Did you know 24 million Americans live with #asthma, including 6 million #children? Learn to control this #chronicdisease that affects your #lungs by taking the right medicine & avoiding triggers that may cause an #asthmaattack. Our Care Team at NOAH will work with you & your child to choose the best path for their overall #health & #wellness. To schedule an apt., please call 480-882-4545!

Are your Symptoms Normal Signs of Aging?


As you approach your 50’s, you may definitely notice signs of aging. Maybe your vision is blurry, or your hearing is muffled? Those small cuts you get in the garden or bruises that pop up out of the blue may not heal as quickly as they used to. Before you ignore these and other symptoms as part of the aging process, pay attention as they may be indicators of diabetes. Read more

Get Active and Exercise – Diabetes Management


Depending on the day (and the person), ‘exercise’ can be a rather exhausting task versus a welcomed activity. However, we know how important it is for our overall health – especially for those that have diabetes.

Your Care Team at NOAH note that being active provides huge benefits to your body from:

  1. Lowering blood glucose (sugar).
  2. Lowering cholesterol.
  3. Lowering blood pressure.
  4. Helping with weight loss.
  5. Improving overall mood.

You don’t have to be obsessive about exercise to reap the benefits. Learn a few strategies to help you become more active as part of your diabetes management plan that are doable and keep you moving in the right direction. Read more

Conquering the Grocery Store – Diabetes Management

Sometimes going to the grocery store can be a task rather than a fun activity. At NOAH, our Care Team offers some great tips for our patients that have diabetes to help them reduce that overwhelming feeling. With a little planning, grocery shopping can be an effective tool to help you meet your goals – managing your blood sugar levels and lose weight.

Planning and shopping carefully are two ways you will take control of your diet. To be successful, you need to first focus on what’s healthy, nutritious and tasty. Our Registered Dieticians will help guide you through this process. We provide our patients with the necessary information needed so they can conquer the grocery store on their own.

Below are a few tips for you to start with so that your visit to the grocery store is a success! Read more

The Effects of Smoking and Your Developing Baby – Video

If you are #pregnant and are #smoking or exposed to #secondhandsmoke, your baby will be exposed to thousands of #harmfulchemicals. Learn the effects secondhand smoke has on your developing baby by Dr. Patty Avila, Pediatrician. Our Care Team at NOAH will work with you and your child to choose the best path for their overall #health and #wellness. To schedule an apt., please call 480-882-4545! #pediatrics #familypractice #prenatalcare

Tips for Healthy Skin

November is #NationalHealthySkinMonth! Check out our tips to keep your #skin #healthy all year round. Our Care Team at NOAH are here to help you create and manage your healthy #lifestyle habits. Need help setting or sticking to your goals? Call 480-882-4545 today! #skincare #beauty #skincareroutine


Halloween Safety Tips – Video

Here are some helpful tips to keep your child safe this Halloween! Please share this post with friends and family heading out at night.