Spring has Sprung… Yum!

Jul 10, 2019 | Nutrition

Green Eggs and Ham Frittata Ingredients 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 bunch kale, stems removed, leaves cut into thin ribbons 6 scallions, white and light green parts, chopped 6 oz. boiled ham, diced 8 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Salt and pepper...

Let’s Play Ball

Jul 10, 2019 | Ask the Expert

The sounds and smells of our age-old national pastime fill the air as the ‘boys of summer’ take the field. But outside major league ballparks, weekend warriors, Little Leaguers and other competitors are also working hard to fine-tune their game. In baseball, arm...

Moving Forward… One Step at a Time

Jul 10, 2019 | Life In Motion

Two years ago, Corey Mardick was playing basketball with his colleagues when someone jumped and accidentally landed on his leg. The 25-year-old former Marine, who at the time was stationed in North Carolina, immediately knew something was wrong. His ankle began to...

Enhanced Convenience

Jul 10, 2019 | News & Community

Now in the heart of Mesa and in the West Valley in Greater Phoenix, patients who have orthopedic needs will find easy, convenient access to CORE Institute services. In December 2018, the CORE Institute Mesa Clinic opened a new orthopedic clinic on the campus of Banner...

Committed to Care

Jul 10, 2019 | CORE Feature

Dr. Amalia De Comas remembers one of her favorite patient stories: A tiny 3-year-old child with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare type of cancerous tumor that grows in bones or the soft tissue around bones. The tumor was in the little girl’s lower leg, in the tibia, commonly...
Helping Hands & Movie Magic

Helping Hands & Movie Magic

Jul 10, 2019 | MORE Foundation

Not every Christmas gift comes wrapped under a tree.  And sometimes the most precious gift is something you need, and always wanted.  That’s exactly what the MORE Foundation delivered to Jacob Taggart, a five-year-old boy born with a hand difference that left him with...

Zapping Pain

Jun 4, 2019 | Research

Sometimes the pain following an injury or surgical procedure simply won’t go away. You may try everything your doctor recommends and the discomfort only seems to get worse. This may be caused by Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), originating in your foot, ankle,...