Arizona Health News

Barrow Neurological Institute has received a $5 million grant from the Arizona Department of Health Services to conduct a trial investigating how ibogaine can help with neurological disorders like traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

DOUGLAS SANTO

Barrow Neurological Institute gets $5M Arizona health grant for brain injury drug trial

The Mayo Clinic in Phoenix has been named the No. 1 hospital in Arizona by U.S. News & World Report. (Mayo Clinic)

DOUGLAS SANTO

Mayo Clinic in Phoenix again makes U.S. News & World Report list of 20 best hospitals

A mockup letter notifying an Arizona resident that their medical debt has been forgiven through the state's partnership with nonprofit Undue Medical Debt.

DAVID IVERSEN

Arizona erases more than $1 billion in medical debt for nearly 671,000 residents

A coalition of 22 states filed a lawsuit July 31, 2026, alleging a federal rule will leave millions of Americans without insurance and shift costs to hospitals and state programs. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

DAVID IVERSEN

Arizona joins 22-state lawsuit to block federal insurance rule that would gut ACA protections

DAVID VEENSTRA

Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital expands capacity to meet Arizona’s growing heart care demand

A Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito, a known West Nile virus vector, feeds on a human finger in this 2003 file photo. Maricopa County has reported 47 West Nile cases and 5 deaths in 2026. (CDC/Jim Gathany via Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)

DAVID IVERSEN

Maricopa County drives nation-leading West Nile virus outbreak with 47 cases, 5 deaths

The Beau Collective, a Park City-based fitness, retail and social space, is opening a new location in Phoenix. (The Beau Collective)

DOUGLAS SANTO

Park City-based fitness, retail and social space celebrates grand opening in Phoenix

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KYLIE WERNER | Jul 22, 2026
Department of Health confirms first case of Clade I mpox in Arizona but says public risk low

There are two types of mpox, Clade I and Clade II, and as of Tuesday 34 cases have been reported in the state between the two this year.
KYLIE WERNER | Jul 21, 2026
Maricopa County announces 6 new measles exposure sites in Chandler, Phoenix

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health said sites were related to a non-resident who had tested positive.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jul 17, 2026
Maricopa County reports 7 new measles cases, bringing total to 21

Maricopa County health officials reported seven new measles cases Friday, bringing the county’s total of confirmed infections to 21.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jul 16, 2026
Hyundai earns Community Spotlight for giving more than $301M to childhood cancer research

We love spotlighting companies that give back. Your Valley Hyundai Dealers have long supported our yearly Give-A-Thon for Phoenix Children's.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jul 16, 2026
Arizona health officials report 19 cyclosporiasis cases amid national outbreak

Local officials say the Arizona incidents are not part of a cyclosporiasis outbreak that has resulted in 1,645 confirmed cases elsewhere.
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DAVID IVERSEN | Jul 8, 2026
Maricopa County heat deaths surge past 2025’s pace as officials expand cooling resources

Maricopa County has recorded 18 heat deaths this season, tripling last year's pace. Officials urge residents to call 211 for free rides to cooling.
DOUGLAS SANTO | Jun 27, 2026
Valleywise Health acquires system to better treat premature and critically ill infants

Valleywise Health has a new system to better treat premature and critically ill infants, becoming the first Arizona hospital to implement it.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jun 24, 2026
Measles cases climb to 16 in Maricopa County as Sky Harbor Terminal 4 flagged as exposure site

Maricopa County reported a new measles case Wednesday, bringing the county's total to 16 cases so far this year. Here's the exposure site.
KEVIN STONE | Jun 24, 2026
National Health Care Fraud Takedown results in dozens of indictments in Arizona

Dozens of defendants are facing federal and state charges in Arizona as part of the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown.
KEVIN STONE | Jun 16, 2026
Phoenix-area health officials report year’s 1st death related to mosquito-borne West Nile virus

Phoenix-area health officials reported the year’s first death related to the West Nile virus on Tuesday.
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KEVIN STONE | Jun 10, 2026
Arizona cattle rancher says New World screwworms are concerning but not ‘a serious threat’

An Arizona cattle rancher said that while his industry is concerned about New World screwworms, he doesn’t consider the flesh-eating parasites “a serious threat.”
DAVID IVERSEN | Jun 2, 2026
Arizona lawmakers urge halt to plan that would close Tucson tribal health office

Arizona lawmakers urge IHS to halt plans to close the Tucson tribal health office, warning the move could disrupt care for 28,000 Native patients.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jun 2, 2026
Hantavirus death confirmed in northwestern Arizona

Mohave County health officials reported a hantavirus death in the Kingman area on Monday. Here's what Arizonans should know.
DAVID VEENSTRA | May 23, 2026
GCU announces new pre-nursing associate of science degree

Grand Canyon University is expanding its healthcare pipeline with the launch of its first-ever associate degree program.
TYLER DRAKE | May 18, 2026
Dignity Health plans medical campus at site of new Cardinals training facility in Phoenix

Dignity Health has plans to build a 300,000-square-foot medical campus at the site of the new Arizona Cardinals performance center and headquarters in north Phoenix.
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DAVID IVERSEN | May 13, 2026
Maricopa County confirms 15th measles case of 2026, identifies new Queen Creek exposure sites

Maricopa County confirms 15th measles case of 2026 as new exposure sites are flagged in Queen Creek and Mesa amid ongoing East Valley outbreak.
KEVIN STONE | May 13, 2026
2nd Arizona passenger confirmed from ship with hantavirus outbreak

Arizona health officials released new information about local ties to the recent hantavirus outbreak aboard an Atlantic Ocean cruise ship.
KEVIN STONE | May 12, 2026
Arizona health expert weighs in on potential for a hantavirus pandemic

An Arizona public health expert weighs in on whether the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship could cause a pandemic.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | May 11, 2026
For Arizona stroke patients, Barrow Neurological Institute offers care when every second counts

This month, KTAR’s Community Spotlight is highlighting the work Barrow Neurological Institute does to help stroke survivors in Arizona.
DAVID IVERSEN | May 8, 2026
Measles cases climb to 14 in Maricopa County as Gilbert, Queen Creek exposure sites flagged

Maricopa County health officials confirmed a new measles case and identified exposure sites in Gilbert and Queen Creek, bringing the 2026 total to 14.
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KEVIN STONE | May 8, 2026
Health officials monitoring Arizona passenger who returned home from cruise ship hit by hantavirus

Arizona health officials confirmed they are monitoring a resident who returned to the state from the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak.
KYLIE WERNER | May 6, 2026
Maricopa County announces 3 new measles cases, identifies 10 exposure sites in Mesa

Maricopa County health officials confirmed three new measles cases Wednesday and identified 10 public exposure sites throughout Mesa.
DAVID IVERSEN | May 1, 2026
Arizona to receive $108 million in Purdue, Sackler opioid settlement

Arizona is expected to receive about $108.2 million under a newly effective $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family.
DAVID VEENSTRA | Apr 30, 2026
HonorHealth completes $170M expansion at Deer Valley Medical Center

HonorHealth has wrapped up a massive $170 million renovation and expansion at Deer Valley Medical Center.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Apr 28, 2026
Peoria killings raise question for families: What help is available for an adult in mental health crisis?

Arizona families can request an involuntary psychiatric evaluation for an adult who refuses help. Here’s how the process works and what to expect.