“A real raffle for real people!” Former TMC patient wins big after devastating diagnosis
For Tucson resident Renee Sowards, life took a 180-degree turn in three short months. In January, she was diagnosed with a tumor in her spine that required surgery. Since then, … READ MORE
The man behind the meals: TMC’s new Executive Chef Jason Ricciardelli
“In the Italian culture, food is a source of passion, and represents love, fun and happy times. That’s what food should be – whether you’re making food for two people or … READ MORE
An ordinary visit; an extraordinary honor for a TMC therapy dog
A 70-pound Golden Retriever with silky blonde fur, a friendly face and a sweet demeanor undoubtedly attracts a lot of attention wherever she goes, and when Spencer Harman takes his dog Jamie out in public, that’s exactly what happens. Spencer knew Jamie was an exceptional dog from day one. “As a puppy, she tried to jump on the sofa. I … READ MORE
“A real raffle for real people!” Former TMC patient wins big after devastating diagnosis
For Tucson resident Renee Sowards, life took a 180-degree turn in three short months. In January, she was diagnosed with a tumor in her spine that required surgery. Since then, she has recovered and is healthy. She’s also driving a brand new Audi coupe, with an extra $14,000 in her bank account – all because of the care she received at TMC … READ MORE
A Lifestyle Change Success Story
Eat well. Exercise. We hear it all the time. The reality is, most of us don’t do it. Or, don’t do it consistently. Although people may not always make the best diet and fitness choices, they still intrinsically want to be healthy and fit. In other words, people don’t feel like they’re consciously making poor decisions when … READ MORE
Ticking time bomb: Screening saves Tucson woman from “silent killer”
The only time Barbara Unger spent time in the hospital as a patient was when she had her two babies. At 82 years old, that’s pretty impressive. The retired secretary and bookkeeper was diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm many years ago during a routine checkup. The aorta is the main artery that carries blood from the heart, and … READ MORE
“A real raffle for real people!” Former TMC patient wins big after devastating diagnosis
For Tucson resident Renee Sowards, life took a 180-degree turn in three short months. In January, she was diagnosed with a tumor in her spine that required surgery. Since then, she has recovered and is healthy. She’s also driving a brand new Audi coupe, with an extra $14,000 in her bank account – all because of the care she received at TMC … READ MORE
TMC for Children
- Precious moments – A child in pediatric hospiceKVOA News 4 Tucson recently aired this heartbreaking story about one-year-old Anais Zamorano and the precious moments and blessings that her family takes from their experience. Anais is a patient of TMC’s pediatric hospice, the only pediatric hospice in Southern Arizona. TMC’s Pediatric Hospice allows children to be at home within the loving arms of their [… […]
- Make A Wish – Mags pays it forwardMags is giggling as her mom, Danielle, describes the outrageous outfits worn by an acquaintance. Mags has heard the story before, but she laughs and so do I, it would be funny several times over…Danielle has a comedic talent. The chestnut curls dance and Mags smiles broadly. I have a feeling there is a lot […]
TMC for Women
- Angelina Jolie and Me – A local woman with the BRCA1 mutation speaks outFrom the New York Times to the Huff Post, and Feministing, the news is all a buzz with Angelina Jolie’s announcement that she had a preventative double mastectomy. While some of the commentators dismiss the Jolie’s statement as just the voice of a privileged celebratory, Lisa Rezende, a local woman with the BRCA1 mutation, states Jolie’s letter is ‘absolutel […]Rachel H Miller
- Should I have the BRCA test? Breast Cancer & GeneticsThe majority of women who develop breast cancer do not have a significant family history of breast cancer and so regular screening and self awareness of changes in breast tissue is important for all women. Check here for a general description of age dependent screenings for women at low and medium risk of developing breast […]Rachel H Miller
