Entries by Maya Wooden

Stepping up to 4,000: The Path to a Healthier You!

For decades the phrase of “10,000 steps a day” has echoed through the world of fitness and health. It has been the gold standard, a universal goal for those seeking a healthier lifestyle. But what if we told you that you can achieve significant health benefits with just 4,000 steps a day? Recent research suggests […]

Helpful Tips to Celebrate Healthy Aging Month

Let’s face it, we are all aging. So, how do we age gracefully? How do we mindfully incorporate wellness into our lives so that as we age, we do so healthfully? Well, for starters, let’s kick the month of September off by celebrating Healthy Aging Month. Let’s accept the fact that yes, it’s going to […]

Students Get a Healthy Start to the New School Year

In an effort to support the health and wellbeing of our communities, our Cholla and Palomino Health Centers proudly hosted back-to-school events, offering free sports physicals and well-child checks. Held on July 29 and August 5, both clinics witnessed an impressive turnout, with over 700 attendees.  The events aimed to ensure that children are physically prepared […]

Trick Your Taste Buds

Have you ever wondered why certain foods taste sweet, sour, salty, or bitter? The taste map of the tongue has been a fascinating topic of study for scientists, and understanding how our taste buds perceive flavors can be a journey. Let’s explore the science behind our tongue’s unique map! The Basics of Taste: Before we […]

Charcuterie – The New PB & J

A French term roughly translated as cured meat, charcuterie found popularity back in the 15th century largely due to its ability to be stored at room temperature. While lack of refrigeration is no longer a factor, charcuterie is all the rage these days. From casual at home snacking to formal black-tie events and every kind […]

Maintaining a Healthy Prostate

By Jason Pawloski, RDN | Registered Dietitian June is Men’s Health Month, so we’re taking a moment to highlight the importance of screenings and eating healthful to prevent some of the common health concerns men experience. Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the prostate gland, which is a small […]

A Titan Among Leaders: Celebrating Wendy Armendariz

Congratulations to our CEO, Wendy Armendariz, for being selected as part of the Titan 100! The Titan 100 is a national program that recognizes a premier group of 100 CEOs or C-level executives in a region. These Titans of Industry demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, passion, and influence in their field. “These leaders have built a […]

Meet our NOAH Desert Animals!

You might have seen our new desert friends popping up as stick puppets at NOAH health centers over the past year as a tool to entertain and engage children visiting NOAH; either for their own care or the care of a loved one. NOAH’s Desert Friends quickly gained popularity among patients of all ages inspiring […]

Hypertension Awareness Month

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a leading cause and controllable risk factor for stroke and heart disease. The good news – hypertension is controllable, and with proper management, you can lower your risks. What is high blood pressure (hypertension)? High blood pressure, or hypertension, is when your blood pressure, the force of your blood […]