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ASU to establish medical school as part of wider health initiative
Arizona State University will establish its own medical school amid an ongoing shortage of health care workers across the state.2 hours ago
Colton Krolak
Specialization in Valley youth sports shows trend leading to more injuries
According to the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, 17%-41% of athletes specialize in sport, with numbers varying due to many factors.11 days ago
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Arizonans turn in 3.5 tons of unneeded drugs on National Prescription Take Back Day
More than 3.5 tons of drugs were collected in Arizona in the latest National Prescription Take Back Day, authorities said.13 days ago
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Glendale firefighters reach deal with city on cancer claim coverage
Glendale firefighters have reached an agreement with the city that will ensure presumptive cancer claims will be accepted.14 days ago
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Valley health officials report first case of mpox since January
Valley health officials reported the first case of mpox since January on Friday and urged at-risk individuals to get vaccinated.14 days ago
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Banner Health opens $54 million sports medicine facility in Scottsdale
Banner Health on Tuesday opened its comprehensive $54 million sports medicine facility in Scottsdale.16 days ago
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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.17 days ago
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Ground breaks on HonorHealth cardiovascular center in Scottsdale
Construction began Monday on an advanced cardiovascular center in Scottsdale set to be fully operational in 2025.17 days 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.18 days 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.23 days 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 month 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.2 months 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.2 months 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.2 months 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.2 months 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.2 months ago
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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.2 months 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.3 months 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.3 months 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.3 months 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.3 months 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.3 months 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.3 months ago
