Arizona Health News

A customer carries food while exiting an In-N-Out restaurant in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, ...
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In-N-Out Burger bans most workers in Arizona, 4 other states from wearing face masks

Fast food chain In-N-Out Burger is banning most of its workers in Arizona and four other states from wearing face masks.
9 months ago
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Colton Krolak

Phoenix Children’s to open Avondale campus, meeting needs of southwest Valley

Phoenix Children’s is opening an emergency department on July 26 at its Avondale campus to help fill the need for pediatric services in the rapidly expanding southwest Valley.
9 months ago
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SuElen Rivera

US Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona says more needs to be done amid rising global temps

As temperatures surpass record-breaking numbers, U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona believes more needs to be done to take care of the planet.
9 months ago
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Stephen Gugliociello

HonorHealth to acquire 26 urgent care centers from FastMed

Healthcare system HonorHealth has purchased 26 urgent care centers in Arizona from FastMed, the company announced Tuesday.
9 months ago
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SuElen Rivera

As heat is expected to linger in Phoenix, here’s how to stay safe

As a heat wave drags on, staying cool, hydrated and informed is the best safeguard for getting through the scorching summer in metro Phoenix.
9 months ago
Vitalant, Arizona's largest nonprofit community blood provider, is seeking hundreds of donors for t...
Kevin Stone

With blood supplies running low, Vitalant seeks donors for Valley drive

Arizona's largest nonprofit community blood provider is seeking hundreds of donors for a holiday weekend drive in Tempe.
10 months ago
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Danny Shapiro

Maricopa County’s Mitchell rips Hobbs for stripping county attorneys from prosecuting abortions

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell on Wednesday condemned an executive order issued by Gov. Katie Hobbs last week that stripped county attorneys of prosecuting abortion-related crimes, calling the move a power grab meant for political gain.
10 months ago
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Serena O'Sullivan

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs 2 executive orders supporting the LGBTQ+ community

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced Tuesday that she signed two executive orders supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
10 months ago
Dr. Maziyar Kalani used augmented reality to perform a first of it's kind spinal surgery in Arizona...
Colton Krolak

Arizona surgeon uses augmented reality for state’s first-of-its-kind spinal surgery

An Arizona surgeon is using technology on a spinal surgery that’s the first of its kind in the state and is minimally invasive.
10 months ago
File photo of a Chicago Transit Authority electric bus. The Biden administration announced grants o...
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Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff get $51M in federal funding for clean mass transit initiatives

The Phoenix, Tucson and Flagstaff areas are receiving more than $51 million combined in federal funding for low- or no-emission mass transit initiatives.
10 months ago
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Taylor Tasler

Planned Parenthood Arizona grapples with obstacles 1 year after Roe v. Wade reversal

One year after Roe V. Wade was overturned, Arizona’s largest health care provider and its patients continue to face challenges, according to Planned Parenthood Arizona (PPAZ).
10 months ago
Tonto Hatchery has invasive mud snails...
Serena O'Sullivan

Popular wildlife spot north of Payson closes to the public over biosecurity concerns

Tonto Creek Hatchery shut down to the public earlier this week due to concerns over an invasive mudsnail infestation.
10 months ago
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Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from June 24-25

Peoria police identify motorcycle rider killed in a crash, a man is arrested after impersonating an officer on a Phoenix interstate and six people with connections to an Arizona prison were arrested in a gold scheme. 
10 months ago
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Danny Shapiro

Arizona Gov. Hobbs signs executive order stripping county attorneys from prosecuting abortions

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Friday announced she signed an executive order that strips the state's 15 county attorneys from prosecuting abortion cases.
10 months ago
FILE - A man uses a cell phone in New Orleans, Aug. 11, 2019.  People in crisis and those trying to...
Colton Krolak

Program helps Arizona teens connect with peers who are dealing with mental health crisis

The Arizona-based suicide prevention nonprofit, “Teen Lifeline” is implementing a first-of-its-kind program that it hopes will save children’s lives.
10 months ago
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Arizona marijuana products found free of contaminants after retesting

Arizona marijuana products that were recently voluntarily recalled have been retested and found free of contaminants.
10 months ago
File photo of a health care worker taking a patient's temperature. Phoenix-area residents have unti...
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Maricopa County encourages residents to fill out public health survey

Maricopa County officials are taking the community's temperature for insight into the Phoenix area's top public health issues.
10 months ago
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ADHS offering free drinking water lead screening for schools, child care facilities

The Arizona Department of Health Services is offering free drinking water lead screening opportunities for schools and child care facilities as part of a nationwide program.
10 months ago
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SuElen Rivera

Autism evaluation, therapy clinic opens first East Valley location

A clinic offering autism diagnostic services and ABA therapy is expanding its presence in the Valley with the opening of a new clinic in Gilbert.
11 months ago
Arizona State University announces it will establish its own medical school amid an ongoing shortag...
Balin Overstolz McNair

ASU to establish medical school as part of wider health initiative

Arizona State University will establish its own medical school amid an ongoing shortage of health care workers across the state.
11 months ago
A Valley teenage athlete changed sports from gymnastics to diving after suffering an injury at a yo...
Colton Krolak

Specialization in Valley youth sports shows trend leading to more injuries

According to the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, 17%-41% of athletes specialize in sport, with numbers varying due to many factors.
11 months ago
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Arizonans turn in 3.5 tons of unneeded drugs on National Prescription Take Back Day

More than 3.5 tons of drugs were collected in Arizona in the latest National Prescription Take Back Day, authorities said.
11 months ago
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Glendale firefighters reach deal with city on cancer claim coverage

Glendale firefighters have reached an agreement with the city that will ensure presumptive cancer claims will be accepted.
11 months ago
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Valley health officials report first case of mpox since January

Valley health officials reported the first case of mpox since January on Friday and urged at-risk individuals to get vaccinated.
11 months ago