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“A baby who died in 1994 during birth at fullterm named Cheyenne Cacciatore was the first stillborn baby in the United States to receive a Certificate of Birth resulting in Stillbirth. Her mother, Dr. Joanne Cacciatore started the movement several years after her baby's death. In addition, a few more U.S. states have legislated a day of remembrance of the stillborn.”

Most of you know her as Dr. Joanne Cacciatore, founder of the MISS Foundation and professor and researcher at Arizona State University. Her expertise is helping those affected by traumatic death. As a mother of...

Television personality and AZfoothills.com columnist Nadine Toren is scouring the area, finding savvy Valley features, bringing readers “on the scene.” Every day she’ll introduce you to celebrities, athletes, and give you an inside look into local events and hot spots. She'll touch on topical issues, and keep AZ fans posted on all the big talkers around town.

Looking for a new family member?  Why not ask Santa for a four-legged furry friend?  Check out where the Valley's top dogs and cats are available for adoption.

Happy Holidays

This time of the year, we all are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah and so many more holidays. This is really the time of the year we look back and say “Wow, is it over already?” We go over 
the year’s accomplishments—and the part of 
our to-do list that we really never got done. 
    My mother, who had a heart attack last September, was given a week to live. We decided to take her to hospice and knew that the end was certain. We sat there and saw people coming and going, and families coming together to say their last goodbyes; it was very sad. My mother, who could not have heart surgery due to her age, kept believing she would get...

Three of the Valley’s most beloved chefs invite us to their holiday table—and dish out their favorite seasonal recipes.