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Dr. Jim Preston talks with John Allison and his 11-year-old son, Jacob, who was visiting the Northwest Medical Center last week for a heel injury. Medical professionals have noticed an increase in the number of people using urgent care and convenience care clinics rather than their primary care physicians.

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Dr. Jim Preston looks over the X-rays of a patient’s heel last week at the Northwest Medical Center.

Thousands hear healthcare talk

Terry Ketron/Special to the Explorer, The crowd at Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords town hall forum Tuesday evening jumped to its feet several times, sometimes applauding and sometimes booing aloud and giving thumbs-down signs.

Thousands hear healthcare talk

Terry Ketron/Special to the Explorer, A packed house of concerned citizens attended Rep. Gabrielle Giffords town hall Tuesday evening along with approximately 1,000 others outside the auditorium who watched on large television screens.

Thousands hear healthcare talk

Terry Ketron/Special to the Explorer, Wayne Larroque, retired from the Navy and a retired police officer, addressed the forum from the floor.

Thousands hear healthcare talk

Terry Ketron/Special to the Explorer, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords addressed the crowd at Sahuaro High School Tuesday evenin

Thousands hear healthcare talk

Terry Ketron/Special to the Explorer, Citizens concerned about the health care reform bills and their provisions crowded the auditorium, courtyard and entranceway steps at Sahuaro High School Tuesday evening, where Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords conducted a town hall meeting. Hannah Van Osten, Brissia Perez, Matt Kopec, Sam Almy and Evan Sommer visually voiced their feelings with signs.

Thousands hear healthcare talk

Terry Ketron/Special to the Explorer, Linda Kyle wants to be sure that Congresswoman Giffords has "read" the bill.

Boomers turning 65 face complex healthcare choices

Your Weight Matters: Take the Pledge to Talk to a Healthcare Provider

A New Campaign Weighs In On Your Weight And Health

Your Weight Matters: A major health and wellness campaign is challenging the public to confront their weight and to have a conversation with their healthcare provider. (NAPS)

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MHC Healthcare will commemorate the completion of the new 74,656-square-foot Marana Health Center Main Clinic with a grand opening party and concert on May 21.

McCain feels the 'revolution'

Terry Ketron/Special to The Explorer, Sen. John McCain came to Oro Valley on Friday, when people expressed their opinions about healthcare reform and chatted with the 2008 presidential candidate. Yvonne Ignacio shows off her autographed copy of Sen. McCain's 1999 book, "Faith of My Fathers." The senator signed her book after speaking with the media.