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Crystal Reidy, a 37-year-old community affairs worker for Maricopa County, first discovered a lump while she was breastfeeding her 6-month-old baby in early 2012. A mammogram later confirmed her fears: she had breast cancer.

For a daredevil like Jeff Hall, the sport of polo is something that came naturally. He was born into a family of polo players; he began to ride horses at age 4 and was in his first tournament by the time he was 7. “Polo is so much more than just a sport because it has a whole lifestyle surrounding it. The lifestyle has been a part of my life since day one.” 

The world of health is never at a loss for important, cutting-edge topics. So, we let four highly respected Valley doctors hold the writing reins, asking them to explain what they believe is a leading health care topic of the times. From e-medicine to stem cell transplants, here’s what they had to say.

Fresh Start Women's Foundation empowers women to transform their lives through engagement and education. Here, AFM asks CEO Susan Berman more about the work they do.

AFM: What is Fresh Start all about?

SB: Fresh Start is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women who want to thrive. We help women of any age who wants to make a change in her life. We do our best to help her find her own empowerment, from women who are dealing with domestic violence or homelessness, to a retired woman who wants to figure out the next step she wants to take in her life. We offer services in-person or online, so...