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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
