Arizona Health News

Arizona bird flu...
Danny Shapiro

Valley zoo takes action after bird flu detected in several animals

A number of animals at a Valley zoo were confirmed to have the bird flu, Arizona health authorities announced Wednesday.
19 hours ago
Unique holiday hazards...
Serena O'Sullivan

How Arizona parents can protect their children from poison hazards this holiday season

Experts at the Banner Poison and Drug Information Center in Phoenix want those in the Valley to watch out for unique holiday hazards in 2024.
3 days ago
Scottsdale hospital...
Payne Moses

Scottsdale hospital performs breakthrough heart procedure with new technology

A Scottsdale hospital became the first non-clinical trial site in Arizona to perform a tricuspid heart valve replacement.
4 days ago
St. Luke's Behavioral Health Center...
KTAR.com

St. Luke’s Behavioral Health Center approved to reopen after AZDHS order to cease operations

St. Luke's Behavioral Health Center has been approved to reopen after being ordered to cease operations earlier this year.
6 days ago
Bird flu...
Danny Shapiro

Health officials report 1st Arizona cases of bird flu in humans

Health officials on Friday reported the first Arizona cases of bird flu in humans, stemming from a poultry outbreak at a Pinal County farm last month.
7 days ago
Dr. Paul Isaacson speaks as Arizona abortion-rights supporters gather for a news conference, July 3...
Associated Press

Arizona sued to undo 15-week abortion ban that conflicts with Proposition 139

Reproductive rights advocates sued Arizona in order to take down a 15-week abortion ban that conflicts with Proposition 139.
9 days ago
(Banner Health Photo)...
David Veenstra

Banner hospitals implement visitor restrictions in Arizona, other states

Seasonal visitor restrictions will go into effect on Sunday at Banner Health facilities due to the increased risk of flu and respiratory virus concerns.
15 days ago
flu cases sickness metro Phoenix holiday season...
Serena O'Sullivan

Valley doctors bracing for influx of influenza cases this holiday season

One nurse practitioner in the Valley said health experts are bracing for a rise in flu cases this holiday season. Here are a few ways to avoid sickness.
17 days ago
Bird flu Maricopa County...
Danny Shapiro

Poultry in backyard Maricopa County flock tests positive for bird flu

Bird flu has been detected in Arizona for the second time in less than a month, with this outbreak happening in Maricopa County.
17 days ago
A Phoenix credit union was named by Healthiest Employers as the healthiest workplace in the United...
David Veenstra

Phoenix credit union named healthiest workplace in America

A Phoenix credit union was named by Healthiest Employers as the healthiest workplace in the United States.
20 days ago
Free vision screenings offered for 500,000 Arizona students...
Serena O'Sullivan

New law requires Arizona schools give students eye exams 3 times throughout public, charter education

The 2024-25 school year is offering something new for Arizona students: free vision screenings that can catch potential health problems early.
21 days ago
Alzheimer's...
Roxanne De La Rosa

Phoenix research center awarded $74.5M to study Alzheimer’s prevention

A Phoenix research center was awarded a five-year, $74.5 million federal grant to study Alzheimer's prevention.
23 days ago
New brain surgery implant used on 17-year-old Mesa patient...
Serena O'Sullivan

Phoenix hospital becomes state’s 1st to use innovative brain surgery implant

A 17-year-old girl from Mesa received a new brain surgery implant — the Longeviti ClearFit — earlier this year, according to Banner Health.
25 days ago
phoenix respiratory illnesses Valley pneumonia...
Serena O'Sullivan

Respiratory illness is on the rise in metro Phoenix, doctor says

Coughing, sneezing and sniffling are rising in the Valley due to respiratory illnesses. Walking pneumonia is especially common among children.
28 days ago
Robert F. Kennedy Jr....
Associated Press

Donald Trump chooses anti-vaccine activist RFK Jr. as health secretary

President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday he will nominate anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
28 days ago
Opioid overdose...
Heidi Hommel

Opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan now available to Arizona schools

The Arizona Department of Education is distributing opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan to schools across the state in an effort to address the crisis.
29 days ago
Proposition 139...
KTAR.com

Arizona voters pass Proposition 139 to ensure abortion rights in state

Arizona voters passed Proposition 139, which protects the right to an abortion in the state, during the 2024 election.
1 month ago
flu season...
David Veenstra

Valley seeing increase in flu cases year-over-year to begin season

The flu season is off to a bad start in the Valley with a 47.1% uptick in cases since last season, according to Maricopa County Public Health Officials.
1 month ago
surgical robot...
David Veenstra

West Valley hospital unveils 4-armed, $2.7 million surgical robot

Goodyear's Abrazo West Campus unveiled a new surgical robot, the da Vinci 5, which cost $2.7 million and has four arms.
1 month ago
Phoenix Children's...
KTAR.com

Phoenix Children’s walks away from giant health insurance contract

Phoenix Children's, one of the nation's largest pediatric health systems, turned down an $80 million offer from one of Arizona's largest health insurers in a heated contract dispute.
1 month ago
Recreational cannabis...
Associated Press

Arizona residents to be allowed home recreational cannabis delivery beginning Friday

Arizona residents will be able to get recreational cannabis delivered to their homes beginning Friday, marking a new milestone.
1 month ago
Scottsdale Community College has launched a new pharmacy tech program which can be completed in one...
David Veenstra

Scottsdale Community College to begin offering fast-track pharmacy tech program

Scottsdale Community College has launched a new pharmacy tech program which can be completed in one semester.
2 months ago
Illinois family...
Danny Shapiro

Illinois family faces challenges after premature birth of twins in Phoenix

An Illinois couple is facing challenges after their twins were born three months prematurely at a Phoenix hospital.
2 months ago
(Pixabay photo)...
Bailey Leasure

Arizona hospital performs kidney transplant using robotic technology

An Arizona hospital performed a kidney transplant using robotic technology.
2 months ago