Arizona Health News

The head of an Arizona public health organization welcomed the outcome of Tuesday’s election, with Democratic control of the U.S. House likely to ensure protection of Affordable Care Act.

Oscar, a New York-based health insurance startup, is increasing its footprint in the East Valley by expanding its office space and hiring hundreds of new employees.

WASHINGTON – Open enrollment began Thursday for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, with most Arizonans seeing more choices and better prices, a sharp change from recent years when the state was the poster child for Obamacare problems. The Department of Health and Human Services said five companies will offer 18 qualified health insurance […]

Dr. Kris Vijay of the Abrazo health network warned that the stress of election season can put people at risk for heart problems, even if they don’t have a risk factor for heart disease.

The Maricopa Integrated Health System announced this week that it would be named Valleywise Health next year. It will adopt the new name and logo in mid-2019.

If you have kids with allergies, don't fret this Halloween -- just look for porches with teal pumpkins when trick-or-treating.

The misuse of prescription drugs is a major public health issue. That’s why the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency started National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Children in the Valley are already in the spirit of trick-or-treating. The Spirit of Children Program hosted a Halloween party for patients at the Cardon Children's Medical Center on Wednesday.

With teen use of tobacco products declining, Arizona health officials say their “No. 1 priority” now is reducing e-cigarette use by high school and middle school students.

A rare illness that has left some children temporarily paralyzed may be worrying to parents, but a Phoenix-area physician said there were specific symptoms to look for in their child.