Arizona Health News

New dementia research report suggests risk growing...
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.
24 hours ago
Dreamers health insurance lawsuit...
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
Child flu death...
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
(Banner Health File Photos)...
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.
8 days ago
free dental screenings Mesa community college students...
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
Mental health advocates barber...
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.
9 days ago
Remove medical debt Arizonans...
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
Hawaii fireworks explosion victims...
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
Public Health Data Portal Arizona Department...
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.
13 days ago
Judge using their gavel....
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.
14 days ago
Saving Arizona Blood Drive 2025 held in Tempe next week...
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
Mesa baby first at Banner Health hospital in 2025...
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.
15 days ago
Bird flu wastewater...
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
Bird flu...
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
Annual abortion report...
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.
30 days ago
Future of the Affordable Care Act going into 2025...
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
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.
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
1 month ago
St. Luke's Behavioral Health Center...
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
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.
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
2 months 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.
2 months ago