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Arizona suspends payments to providers accused of millions in Medicaid fraud
Arizona leaders on Tuesday announced that the state has suspended payments and will audit providers accused of engaging in Medicaid fraud in the state.11 months ago
SuElen Rivera
Ground breaks on HonorHealth cardiovascular center in Scottsdale
Construction began Monday on an advanced cardiovascular center in Scottsdale set to be fully operational in 2025.11 months ago
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With COVID-19 emergency winding down, Embry Health holds surplus sale
With the national COVID-19 emergency ending May 11, Embry Health is winding down as well, holding a surplus supply sale.11 months ago
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Man survives ‘widowmaker’ heart attack hours after daughter’s birth in Glendale
Justin Elms of Peoria survived a near total blockage in his heart hours after his daughter, June, was born at a Glendale hospital in March.12 months ago
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Banner Health begins carrying blood on ambulance helicopters in Arizona
Banner Health, Arizona's largest hospital system, this month started carrying blood on its ambulance helicopters.1 year ago
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Arizona VA facility exposed employees to hazards, inspectors say
A Veterans Affairs health care facility in Arizona endangered its maintenance employees by allowing them to work on steam lines that exposed them to hazards, according to federal inspectors.1 year ago
Colton Krolak
First triple-organ transplant in Arizona history gives a new chance at life
A Valley hospital recently made Arizona history, performing the first ever triple-organ transplant in the state.1 year ago
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Arizona AG Mayes supports proposal to ease restrictions on LGBTQ blood donations
Arizona AG Kris Mayes announced her support for an FDA proposal on easing blood donation restrictions for gay and bisexual men.1 year ago
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UArizona researchers awarded nearly $1M to track tick species and their diseases
Researchers at the University of Arizona are building the first database of tick distribution and correlated diseases in the state.1 year ago
Taylor Tasler
Valley students taking peer-to-peer approach when raising awareness for fentanyl
A group of students at Valley schools are working together to raise awareness of the deadly effects of fentanyl.1 year ago
SuElen Rivera
Banner Health announces plan to open Scottsdale hospital in 2026
Banner Health announced Monday it plans to open a full-service hospital and cancer care center in the northeast Valley.1 year ago
Tom Kuebel
Builders break ground on Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital in Mesa
Work began on a 12-acre site near Ellsworth Road and Peterson Avenue called the Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital on Tuesday.1 year ago
Kevin Stone
Gun violence study shows Phoenix with high rate of fatal shootings by police
A new study shows that Phoenix has the highest rate of fatal shootings by police departments out of the nation's 10 largest cities.1 year ago
Taylor Tasler
Arizona poison centers warn of high levels of fentanyl found in cocaine
Arizona poison centers are warning of high levels of fentanyl found in illicit cocaine after concerning cases arose over the weekend.1 year ago
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Valleywise Health announces October opening for new medical center in Phoenix
Valleywise Health is set to open its new Phoenix medical center in October, as the building is 75% complete.1 year ago
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Walmart Health unveils plan to open 6 centers in metro Phoenix
Walmart plans to open multiple health centers in metro Phoenix as the retail giant expands its medical services initiative.1 year ago
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Banner Children’s receives $5M to create pediatric cancer center in Mesa
Arizona-based Banner Children's plans to create a dedicated center for pediatric cancer patients using a $5 million donation from cable giant Cox.1 year ago
Kevin Stone
Phoenix Children’s opens new patient care floor as part of major expansion
As part of a major expansion at its main campus, Phoenix Children's opened a new floor in its patient care tower earlier this month.1 year ago
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Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital adds state-of-the-art cardiac MRI system
A $4.3 million imaging system at Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital will be used to detect or monitor cardiac disease.1 year ago
SuElen Rivera
5 Arizona universities get $43.1M in scholarship funding for 900 student nurses
Five Arizona universities received a combined $43.1 million in funding to pay tuition for 900 nursing students.1 year ago
Associated Press
President Biden announces COVID-19 emergencies to end May 11
President Joe Biden informed Congress on Monday that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11.1 year ago
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Arizona falls short in annual Lung Association tobacco report card
Arizona lags behind in policies that prevent and reduce tobacco use, according to the American Lung Association’s latest report.1 year ago
SuElen Rivera
Sonora Quest offering 3-in-1 testing for influenza, RSV and COVID-19
Those experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, influenza or RSV can now take a single test to get results for the three unique viruses.1 year ago
