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Local doctor says 'patients who are suffering with nasal sinus symptoms' are best candidates for balloon sinuplasty

By NE Valley Times Report | Aug 7, 2023

Managing chronic sinusitis can be extremely expensive, but a balloon sinuplasty can relieve symptoms long term so patients don't have to pay unnecessary bills. Dr. Franklyn Gergits of Sinus and Allergy Wellness Center of North Scottsdale says most patients who suffer from nasal sinus symptoms can benefit from the procedure, which provides lasting results.

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Scottsdale doctor: 'Sex life can be negatively impacted if the sinuses are chronically inflamed'

By NE Valley Times Report | Aug 2, 2023

Studies have shown that men who struggle with sinus issues are 50% more likely to be impotent.

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Scottsdale doctor: 'If we can address the eustachian tube, those ear symptoms can be resolved'

By NE Valley Times Report | Jul 26, 2023

Eustachian tubes are responsible for regulating ear pressure and draining fluid from the middle ear.

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Scottsdale doctor: 'We see patients who might have a problem breathing through their nose' and help them

By NE Valley Times Report | Jul 18, 2023

As of last year, reports have shown that more than one-third of Americans live in areas with poor air quality.

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National Breathe Free: 'Compassion is one of our core values and something we strive to treat everyone with'

By NE Valley Times Report | Jul 13, 2023

Taylor Borane, chief operations officer of National Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers, said that the Sinus & Allergy Wellness Center of North Scottsdale's physician assistant, Diana Ruiloba, has received the Compassion Award at this year's National Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers Clinical Educational Convention.

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Scottsdale doctor: 'We take it for granted that we're living our best life, but maybe we're not'

By NE Valley Times Report | Jul 5, 2023

Early intervention for sinus patients can lead to a better quality of life, while also reducing health care costs.

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Scottsdale doctor: Some patients 'are treated for a migraine when a sinus problem truly is causing their troubles'

By NE Valley Times Report | Jun 27, 2023

If you're dealing with chronic headaches, it may be a result of inflamed sinuses.

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Scottsdale doctor: 'Allergies are a cofactor for nasal and sinus inflammation'

By NE Valley Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

One of the main triggers of sinusitis is allergies, and summer allergies are right around the corner.

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Actor Rob Schneider: ‘If you don’t care that over 54% of American children suffer from chronic illness and neurological disorders…then don’t listen to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on Joe Rogan’

By NE Valley Times Report | Jun 17, 2023

Actor and comedian Rob Schneider, a resident of Scottsdale, Ariz., promoted Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast.

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Fountain Hills Town Council approves plan for new trails, names

By NE Valley Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

The town of Fountain Hills is moving forward with plans for new trails and appropriate trail names.

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Fountain Hills Town Council decides to 'listen to residents,' rejects multi-unit development rezoning plan

By NE Valley Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

During a recent session, the Fountain Hills Town Council heard a request to rezone a property for multi-unit development in a residential area, blocking an 80-unit development that it said didn’t preserve the culture of the neighborhood.

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Fountain Hills trustee Allen Skillicorn: 'Governor Katie Hobbs has never met a tax she didn’t like'

By NE Valley Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

Fountain Hills trustee Allen Skillicorn wrote a letter to the editor published June 14, sharply criticizing Gov. Katie Hobbs for vetoing SB1063, which would have eliminated municipal food taxes.

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Representative Kolodin’s Solution to End Rio Verde Water Crisis Sent to Governor with Bipartisan Supermajority; Immediate Signature Urged

By NE Valley Times Report | Jun 15, 2023

Significant water legislation, SB 1432, is now on the way to Governor Katie Hobbs’ desk after passing out of both chambers this week with the bipartisan supermajority necessary for immediate effect, if signed by her. State Representative Alexander Kolodin’s bill, HB 2561, was amended onto SB 1432 on June 12, ensuring that months of legislative effort and negotiations to restore water service to the Rio Verde Foothills is preserved and is now just a signature away from becoming law.

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Scottsdale doctor on connection between sinusitis and memory issues: 'A gentleman who came to see us was having what his wife described as progressive, accelerated dementia'

By NE Valley Times Report | Jun 14, 2023

Dr. Franklyn Gergits of the Sinus and Allergy Wellness Center said that sinusitis can affect the body in many surprising ways, including problems with memory, but a balloon sinuplasty procedure can help improve those issues.

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Alliance Defending Freedom Spokesperson: 'The Southern Poverty Law Center is a thoroughly discredited, blatantly partisan activist outfit known for sexism, racism, and condoning domestic terrorism'

By NE Valley Times Report | Jun 11, 2023

A spokesperson for Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Alliance Defending Freedom (AD) criticized The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) after the latter listed ADF in its “Year In Hate and Extremism 2022” report.

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Sen. Kavanagh: 'Women and young girls deserve privacy and their own protected bathrooms, showers and locker rooms where they can have such privacy and are safe from the risk of sexual harassment or sexual violence'

By NE Valley Times Report | Jun 8, 2023

Arizona State Sen. John Kavanagh (R-3) today criticized Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) for Hobbs' veto of SB 1040, titled, the "Arizona Accommodations for All Children Act."

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Scottsdale doctor: 'The nose provides warming, helps humidify, clean and pressurize air'

By NE Valley Times Report | Jun 5, 2023

Mouth breathing can lead to dental issues, including gingivitis and cavity development.

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Scottsdale doctor: Untreated chronic sinusitis 'could cause strokes, it could cause heart attacks'

By NE Valley Times Report | May 30, 2023

Sinusitis sufferers could be at risk for heart disease if they don't seek treatment.

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Fountain Hills youth council representative: ' They really want to make a difference in the town'

By NE Valley Times Report | May 25, 2023

During the recent board meeting, the Fountain Hills City Council heard a presentation on upcoming events by its youth council, such as team-building exercises, creating and hosting community events, providing youth input to the council and more.

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Fountain Hills Trustee David Spelich says it's 'unwise to reduce our [law enforcement] coverage'

By NE Valley Times Report | May 24, 2023

The Fountain Hills City Council discussed the impending end of its contract with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office for police protection services during the council's May 16 meeting.