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Volunteers honored as vital backbone of hospital’s patient care commitment

As a student in medical school, Farzad Ghobadian wanted to be sure he would be comfortable working in a hospital setting. Last August, he began volunteering at Chandler Regional Medical Center.  Ghobadian, a...

Charity tops $100k in grants to deserving high school seniors

On Saturday, April 9, high school senior Wing Lam will be awarded a $4,000 “Anything is Possible” scholarship during the East Valley Women’s League’s “Sweet Charity” luncheon and fashion show fundraiser at...

High school mentors lead to West Point and a distinguished military career

As a teenager growing up in Mobile, Ala., Lt. Col. Roderick Hammond was still in high school when he signed up for JROTC, the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps. As things worked...

Your thyroid: How it affects your health

According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), approximately 27 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease. Left unchecked, thyroid disease can cause many problems including heart damage, vision damage...

Granite sees big gain in popularity

For many residents, buying a new home may not be an option during these economic times. There are, however, ways to help improve the livability of a home—and increase its value—by adding...

Specialty parks a great place to socialize your dog

Dogs can pretty much run free out on the farm. But in the city, it can be hard for dog owners to give Fido enough open space for proper exercise Fortunately, south...

West Chandler motorist recipient of area’s first EV charging station

For west Chandler resident Clayton Saffell, driving a mile costs him only 2 cents – a startling ratio any resident should get excited about with the recently increasing gas prices. That’s because...

Tempe honors planner with ‘Bike Hero’ award

Eric Iwerson, right, shown in a 2009 photo, and Tempe Councilman Leonard Copple, who died of leukemia last year at age 68, have been recognized as ardent advocates of Tempe’s ascendency toward...
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