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Relocating to a New Community?

June 4, 2019
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You’ll need to find a local doctor

Whether you have allergies, chronic health issues or are healthy now, it’s a smart idea to have a doctor you know and are already familiar with.

First, check with your insurance to see if you are required to select a primary care physician (PCP). Look for a well-established doctor with a strong network of specialists for referrals. You’ll be sharing a lot of information with your PCP, so make sure you can communicate comfortably.

  • Ask neighbors and friends for recommendations.
  • Look for a board-certified doctor, who has earned his or her degree from a qualified training hospital licensed by a state medical board.
  • How long does it take to get an appointment for a routine visit?
  • Same-day appointments offered?
  • You’ll want a friendly staff that can help with insurance concerns.
  • Does the doctor stay up-to-date on the latest treatments and technology?

At Thumb Butte Medical Center, we are a multispecialty clinic open six days per week, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. We provide primary care to our patients and have many specialists available for referrals.

Sneezing, sniffling, watery eyes

Moving to a new community can bring on allergies you never knew you had! If over-the-counter meds aren’t helping, ask your doctor about the best allergy treatment for you.

Oh, my aching knees

In the summer, knee and joint injuries can happen easily. With osteoarthritis, knee cartilage wears out, which can be painful. There are other treatments besides surgery, however.

Hyaluronan injections into the joint provide lubrication and act like a shock absorber. Usually a series of injections are given weekly for about three to five weeks. These injections can greatly reduce pain; the effect can last up to several months.

An exciting new treatment is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy. Concentrated platelets from the patients’ own blood are injected into the affected joint. Those platelets contain hundreds of proteins called growth factors that are important for healing injuries.

Stem-cell therapy uses stem cells for faster healing and comfort.

With knee or joint pain, always consult with your doctor sooner rather than later to avoid further injury and damage.

Osteoporosis

As we age, our bones can become weak and brittle and more susceptible to fractures.

This is a condition called osteoporosis. Osteoporosis-related fractures are most likely to occur in the hip, wrist and spine.

Older women past menopause are at the highest risk of developing this condition. Screening is available to determine bone density and risk of getting osteoporosis.

Risk factors include:

  • age
  • gender
  • ethnicity
  • genetics
  • body-frame size
  • certain medications
  • certain pre-existing medical conditions

The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force recommends that all women over age 65 should have a bone density test. Your doctor may recommend screening for those under 65 with several risk factors.

A nutritious diet can help manage and prevent osteoporosis:

  • Vitamin D for bone health.
  • Protein and healthy fats are essential to a healthy diet.
  • Eat more vegetables, fruits and whole grains.
  • Reduce sugars, salt and phosphates.

At Thumb Butte Medical Center, we are a state-of-the-art multispecialty clinic. Our mission is to treat patients like family.

We accept patients of any age. Walk-ins and new patients are always welcome.

3124 Willow Creek Road,
Prescott, 928-445-7085.

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Arizona State Senator Ken Bennett will read a proclamation in memory of Dr. Billie Orr on Wednesday, Feb. 1st at 1:15 p.m. on the Senate floor. The session will be livestreamed at www.azleg.gov/liveproceedings. Here is the text of the proclamation. . . . Recognition In Memory of Dr. Billie OrrWHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr served the citizens of Prescott on the City Council from 2015 until 2021 and during that time as mayor Pro Tempore from 2017 until 2020; andWHEREAS, she was a member and past President of the Republican Women of Prescott; andWHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr Founded the Mayor’s Commission on Well-Being for the City of Prescott; andWHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr served as City Council Liaison for several City Boards and Commissions during her tenure as Councilmember; and WHEREAS, she served as a Board Member of Arizona Town Hall, Prescott Western Heritage Foundation and Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters; andWHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr was an active Rotarian, serving on Rotary Clubs in the Phoenix area and in Prescott; and WHEREAS, she was a big fan of pickleball and helped Prescott Build outdoor courts for its citizens; andWHEREAS, prior to her service in Prescott, Dr. Billie Orr was active in Arizona education for more than twenty-five years; and WHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr served the citizens of Arizona as Arizona’s Associate Superintendent of Public Instruction; andWHEREAS, under her leadership, Arizona created state academic standards that were ranked among the best in the nation; andWHEREAS, in earlier years she taught in the Madison District in Phoenix and was the Principal of Kiva School in Scottsdale; andWHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr was a dedicated and longtime public servant to the citizens of Arizona who brought a positive and caring aspect to her service, inspiring many who worked with her; andWHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr will be greatly missed by her many friends in Prescott and throughout Arizona; andNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to her husband Bob, their children and grandchildren and all family members.. . . ... See MoreSee Less

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