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Although you can’t fully prevent your pet from contracting Valley Fever, there are steps that each pet owner can take to decrease their chances. Here are tips from the Arizona Animal Welfare League experts to keep your pets happy and healthy.

Raising a puppy to be a well-behaved, well-balanced adult is not something that just happens. You must participate, guide and prioritize your dog in this process. Doing your best to follow these guidelines will provide the best foundation for an adaptable, well-adjusted family pet.

In Arizona, there were 1,005 falls resulting in deaths for people 65 and older in 2021, according to the most recent CDC data available.

In the end, I was slightly hungry for half a day, uncomfortable for a total of 90 minutes, and embarrassed for zero minutes. I will feel good that I took care of this vital step for another five years, until I do it again.

Cholesterol itself is often mistakenly believed to be harmful, but it plays an important role in the body and acts as a precursor to vitamin D and many hormones.

A recent report published by Point2, which studies housing and real estate trends, placed Phoenix at No. 13 for the top cities with listings over $1 million. So, what is causing this trend in the metro area?

Hospice of the Valley and its Supportive Care for Dementia program launched this student volunteer program in 2021 with a grant from the national Community Care Corps. The goal is to enhance quality of life for people living with early and moderate stages of dementia, and also to reduce caregiver burden.

As strong advocates and community partners for diversity, equity, access and inclusion, the Greater Phoenix Chamber, Valley of the Sun United Way and the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce stand in solidarity with companies, organizations and community members who remain committed to creating systemic change that addresses the deeply ingrained racial inequities that remain a part of today’s society.

West Nile is the most common mosquito-borne disease in the U.S. and Arizona reports about 100 cases a year on average. It’s important to know that mosquitoes can bite any time of the day or night, so we should continue to take precautions at all times during mosquito season.

When students take on leadership roles in school, they gain valuable experience working with others, managing projects and making decisions. These skills are highly sought after by employers and can give students a competitive edge when entering the workforce or applying to post-secondary institutions.