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2nd Annual Senior Awards; Healthy Communities Create Healthy Economies
Why We Come Together Since 2010 Gregory’s Fresh Market (GFM), a division of Diana Gregory Outreach Services Foundation and a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, has been devoted to improving the lives of seniors in the Greater Phoenix area. In total, over 5,000 valley...
Ginger Root; a Simple Answer to Serious Health Benefits
Ginger is the root of the Zingiber officinale plant. Its skin is usually brown and because the root is available year-round, it can be thick or thin. Depending on the variety, the flesh of ginger root can be white, red or yellow. Ginger may appear a little plain next...
Blood Pressure Screening; Do You Know Your Numbers?
What is blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries each time your heart beats. High blood pressure, also referred to as Hypertension, is dangerous because it puts undue stress on the heart by...
4 Reasons to Enjoy Avocado Everyday
Most would agree that toasted corn tortilla chips, a crispy fish taco or a cool dish of ceviche are all good reasons to enjoy avocado. I would have to agree, but beyond their ability to be the perfect finishing touch to our Mexican and Mexican-inspired dishes, there...
Walgreens Senior Health and Wellness Series Returns to Phoenix
Over 300 seniors will receive complimentary fruits and vegetables donated by Walgreens through Gregory's Fresh Market, as an avenue to promote living well and eating well. The Walgreens Senior Outreach Health and Wellness Series Part 2 continues through September....
Strawberries; Anything but Common
No doubt, strawberries are a familiar fruit. They are usually the first to ripen in spring and are part of American summertime favorites like Strawberry Shortcake. They have also made their way into our salads, muffins and smoothies. But how much do we really know...
My life has come full circle
In 2007, I stood on the stage of the Ritz Carlton as a member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce and the Dinner Chair for the 7th Annual Dinner. At that time, I had aspirations for becoming an entrepreneur when I retired. Six...
OneCare Sponsors Senior Nutrition and Healthy Eating Tour
In celebration of National Nutrition Month, Gregory’s Fresh Market has partnered with ONECare by Care 1st Health Plan of Arizona Inc. for the Senior Nutrition and Healthy Eating Tour. Over the next 60 days, seniors at 10 affordable living locations throughout the...
Senior Awards Recipient – Sonia Chavez, Pioneer Award
Senior Awards Recipient of the Pioneer Award – Sonia Chavez, Service Coordinator, Pine Towers Pine Towers is comprised of 156 units Sonia has been employed with the City of Phoenix for 8 years, and worked as the Service Coordinator for Pine Towers for over 3 years....