Serena O'Sullivan
With new report predicting surge in dementia cases, Phoenix expert shares preventative tips
Nature Medicine published a study on Monday that suggests there would be 1 million people diagnosed with dementia each year by 2060.1 day ago
Kevin Stone
Arizona joins 13 other states in effort to protect ‘Dreamer’ access to ACA health insurance
Arizona joined the legal battle over a federal policy that gives immigrants known as "Dreamers" access to subsidized health insurance.2 days ago
Danny Shapiro
Arizona’s 1st child flu death of season reported in Pinal County
The first child flu death of the season was reported in Pinal County, health officials confirmed Friday.7 days ago
Serena O'Sullivan
Valley Banner hospital opens high-tech suite for endoscopy, interventional radiology
Advanced equipment at Banner Health's new endoscopy and interventional radiology suite is set to deliver faster and clearer imaging.9 days ago
David Veenstra
Mesa CC dental hygiene students offering free oral health screenings
Dental hygiene students with Mesa Community College looking for experience will offer free dental screenings to qualifying individuals on Jan. 25.9 days ago
Balin Overstolz McNair
Tempe, Chandler urge barbers to become mental health advocates
The cities of Tempe and Chandler are participating in an initiative aimed at teaching hairdressers, barbers and more how to be mental health advocates for their clients.10 days ago
Danny Shapiro
New rule will remove medical debt from thousands of Arizonans’ credit reports
A new rule announced Tuesday will remove medical debt from thousands of Arizonans' credit scores, a move Vice President Kamala Harris said would be "life changing."10 days ago
Danny Shapiro
Hawaii fireworks explosion victims expected to be at Phoenix burn center for ‘several months’
Six Hawaii fireworks explosion victims are expected to stay at a Phoenix burn center for an extended time, doctors said Monday.11 days ago
Serena O'Sullivan
Arizona Department of Health Services launches public data portal
Public health officials want Arizona to be healthier in 2025. That's why they're launching a new tool called the Public Health Data Portal.14 days ago
Serena O'Sullivan
Arizona sued in lawsuit representing 7,000 Native Americans victimized by fake sober living homes
BrewerWood Law Firm is suing two of Arizona's health agencies over the widespread issue of fraudulent sober living homes.15 days ago
Serena O'Sullivan
Vitalant looks to rebuild supplies with post-holiday blood drive in Tempe
Want to help your neighbors without spending a dime? This year's Saving Arizona Blood Drive will take place in Tempe on Jan. 7.15 days ago
Payne Moses
Mesa Banner hospital welcomes its 1st baby of 2025 only 18 minutes into new year
Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa welcomed its first baby of 2025 while New Year's Eve fireworks were still going off.16 days ago
Danny Shapiro
Bird flu detected in wastewater in multiple metro Phoenix cities
Bird flu has been detected in wastewater in multiple metro Phoenix cities, county health officials confirmed Monday.18 days ago
Danny Shapiro
Bird flu detected in domestic, Canadian geese at Scottsdale park
Bird flu cases continue to pop up in metro Phoenix, this time in geese at Chaparral Park in Scottsdale.28 days ago
Associated Press
Arizona Gov. Hobbs wants annual abortion report state law repealed
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is calling for legislators to repeal the state law that requires an annual abortion report, saying that it infringes on patients' privacy.1 month ago
Serena O'Sullivan
Arizona families need Affordable Care Act, former state lawmaker says
As President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration day approaches, many people are voicing concerns about the future of the Affordable Care Act.1 month ago
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.1 month 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 2024.1 month 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.1 month ago
Kasey Brammell/ABC15 Arizona
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.1 month 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.1 month 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 139.2 months 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.2 months ago
