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Dr. Jason Heavens
Dr. Heavens graduated from medical school in 1997 at the University of Ottawa, Canada. He completed a combined residency in family and emergency medicine and has worked in family and emergency medicine in both rural and urban settings since his graduation. Dr. Heavens is Board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He has a great interest in Wellness, preventative care as well as treating sports injuries. He looks forward to taking excellent care of you and your families. His goal is to help you maximize the health and longevity you deserve.
When not working, he enjoys time with his family and active outdoor pursuits. He believes in health and fitness and prides himself on being able to swim 3,000 yards in less than an hour and running a half marathon in under 2 hours. He is active in the community and believes strongly in serving our Veterans. Dr. Heavens also volunteers on the Board of the Genesis Project.
Why Every Woman Deserves a Certified Menopause Practitioner
Women between ages 40 and 60 experience a time of transition physically, emotionally, and hormonally and it isn’t easy. If you are navigating perimenopause or ...
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Stop the Weight Gain Train this Holiday Season
The holidays are not always the most wonderful time of the year because those family gatherings, festive treats, and cozy traditions often mean weight gain. ...
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Pools and Earaches… Is it Swimmer’s Ear or a Middle Ear Infection
Summer in Arizona means sunshine, pool time, and lots of family fun, but we also see a spike in ear infections at Heavens Urgent Care. Whether your child ...
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The 5 Most Common Summer Injuries We See in Urgent Care (and How to Avoid Them)
We love our summertime adventures in Arizona, but without proper care that outdoor fun comes with some common injuries, especially among kids and teens. This is ...
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What to Pack in a Summer First Aid Kit
Arizona summers are full of sunshine, swimming, family road trips, and outdoor adventures. But let’s be real: scraped knees, bug bites, and the occasional allergic ...
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Sport Injuries: Should I Go to the ER or Urgent Care?
In Arizona, outdoor sports and year-round athletics are part of our lifestyle — from hiking and soccer to pickleball and football. With all this activity, ...
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A Caregiver’s Guide to Dementia
Caring for a loved one with dementia is a mixed bag or joy and frustration. Dementia is a progressive condition that affects memory, thinking, and ...
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Affordable Healthcare: Why People are Turning to Urgent Care
Medical costs and medical insurance are not coming down anytime soon and that’s adding more stress and uncertainty to our lives. This is where urgent ...
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Fever in Adults: When to Worry
Fevers are a natural part of the body’s defense system, that come about as we fight off infection. While mild fevers in adults are usually ...
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Navigating the Quad-emic: Understanding and Managing Influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and Norovirus
All you need to do is look to the news and social media to hear about a new buzz word, the “quad-emic.” Four viruses: influenza, ...
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