Arizona Health News

Seasonal visitor restrictions are now in effect at Banner Health facilities due to the increased ri...
Stephen Gugliociello

Banner Health facilities in Arizona restrict visitors due to flu concerns

Seasonal visitor restrictions are now in effect at Banner Health facilities due to the increased risk of flu and respiratory virus concerns.
5 days ago
HonorHealth Paradise Valley location opens...
Balin Overstolz McNair

Valley-based health care provider uses tech to boost quality of care

Valley-based health-care provider HonorHealth is using technology to lighten the burden on staff at one hospital.
6 days ago
Tempe has begun testing its wastewater for common viruses, such as influenza. (Pexels Photo)...
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Tempe starts testing wastewater for common viruses, including influenza

Tempe has begun testing its wastewater for common viruses, such as influenza, and vector-borne diseases.
10 days ago
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs a petition that would expand abortion rights in the state if on the ...
Heidi Hommel

Arizona Gov. Hobbs signs abortion rights petition, reaffirms desire for more access

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs wants to see abortion rights enshrined in the state constitution, but took a ceremonial step Tuesday in making sure the issue was on the ballot next year.
11 days ago
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Arizona suing pharmacy benefit managers, manufacturers over increased insulin prices

Arizona is suing multiple pharmacy benefit managers and manufacturers, accusing them of raising insulin prices as a result of rebate schemes.
12 days ago
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Balin Overstolz McNair

Arizona DHS offers details on marijuana recall process over Aspergillus concerns

There’s currently an ongoing voluntary recall for certain marijuana products sold in Arizona dispensaries due to possible contamination.
13 days ago
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David Veenstra

Arizona’s infant mortality rate increased by 11% last year

Arizona's infant mortality rate increased by 11% compared to the previous year. That pushed the state’s infant mortality rate above the national average. 
13 days ago
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Associated Press

Salmonella infections double, prompting FDA to expand cantaloupe recall

U.S. health officials recalled more brands of cantaloupes Friday as the number of people sickened by salmonella more than doubled this week.
15 days ago
The new Valleywise Health Medical Center in Phoenix is scheduled to open April 11, 2024....
Kevin Stone

April opening set for new Valleywise Health hospital in Phoenix as work nears completion

Nearly four years after groundbreaking, construction on Valleywise Health’s new flagship hospital in Phoenix is nearly finished.
19 days ago
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Balin Overstolz McNair

Changing of seasons linked to mental health challenges in Arizona

Seasonal affective disorder is a rising mental health concern as the days become shorter this time of year, even in sunny Arizona.
20 days ago
NICU in Glendale expansion...
SuElen Rivera

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus in Glendale unveils $14M neonatal intensive care unit expansion

A $14 million expansion of the neonatal intensive care unit at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus in Glendale was unveiled last week.
20 days ago
arizona department of health services buidling...
Brandon Gray

Yuma County reports first pediatric flu death in Arizona this season

Yuma County reported the state's first pediatric influenza death of the 2023-2024 season, state health officials announced Monday.
26 days ago
map that shows a correlation between pollution and Parkinson's disease...
Balin Overstolz McNair

Valley researchers find link between pollution and Parkinson’s disease

A recent national study from Valley-based Barrow Neurological Institute found a link between pollution and Parkinson's disease.
27 days ago
After breaking ground two years ago today, Phoenix Children’s Specialty Care, Arrowhead Campus, w...
Colton Krolak

Phoenix Children’s opening new multi-specialty clinic in Glendale

After breaking ground two years ago today, Phoenix Children’s Specialty Care, Arrowhead Campus, will open to the public next Wednesday, in Glendale.
1 month ago
FILE - Pfizer, left, and Moderna bivalent COVID-19 vaccines are readied for use at a clinic, Nov. 1...
Balin Overstolz McNair

As COVID-19 boosters lag in Arizona, health agency urges getting the shot

Nearly 4% of Arizonans have gotten the latest COVID-19 vaccine booster since the new boosters became available in September.
1 month ago
T cells helping immune system to fight cancer cells in response to immunotherapies (Photo: Business...
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University of Arizona receives $13.1 million grant to research revitalizing elderly immune systems

The University of Arizona received a $13.1 million grant to continue studies aimed at rejuvenating the immune systems of the elderly.
1 month ago
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HonorHealth Research Institute part of consortium developing ways to detect pancreatic cancer earlier

Researchers in Arizona and around the world are collaborating to develop technology that will work to detect pancreatic cancer earlier that what is currently available. 
1 month ago
Vitalant President and CEO David R. Green (left) and Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega share the scisso...
Kevin Stone

Blood services provider Vitalant celebrates new Scottsdale office, 80th anniversary

Vitalant, a national blood services provider, had a double celebration this week for its new headquarters in Scottsdale and 80th anniversary.
1 month ago
The Tempe City Council unanimously voted to increase the purchasing age of tobacco from 18 to 21 on...
Danny Shapiro

Tempe City Council votes to increase age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21

The Tempe City Council unanimously voted Thursday to increase the purchasing age of tobacco from 18 to 21.
1 month ago
Health officials determined a suspected case of a rare brain-eating amoeba identified in Arizona wa...
Danny Shapiro

Health officials say suspected case negative for rare brain-eating amoeba in Arizona

Health officials said a suspected case of a rare brain-eating amoeba in Arizona turned out to be negative for the infection.
2 months ago
Arizona is one of more than 40 states suing Meta Platforms Inc. for allegedly harming youth mental ...
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Arizona among states suing Meta, accusing company of harming youth mental health

Arizona is one of more than 40 states suing Meta Platforms Inc. for allegedly harming youth mental health by designing Instagram and Facebook features that make children addicted.
2 months ago
Optum Rx opened it's new facility in Mesa bringing jobs to the city. (Luke Forstner/KTAR News)...
Luke Forstner

Optum Rx brings hundreds of jobs to Mesa with new facility

A new pharmacy facility has opened in Mesa, and Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said it’s another example of businesses choosing to come to the state.
2 months ago
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Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix gets over $16M to help lead ALS research consortium

Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix was awarded over $16 million to help lead a national Lou Gehrig's disease clinical research project.
2 months ago
two photos that show the placement of the device inside of a heart...
SuElen Rivera

Arizona hospital becomes state’s 1st to implant new device to reduce stroke risk

Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital in Phoenix recently became the first health center in the state to implant a new device designed to reduce stroke risk.
2 months ago