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Watch replay of KTAR News ‘Youth on Edge’ roundtable on teen mental health, behavioral issues
KTAR News, in conjunction with ABC15 Arizona, held a two-hour roundtable on teen mental health and behavioral issues as part of the "Youth on Edge" special series on Wednesday.22 days ago
Kate Ourada
Social media a double-edged sword for teenagers’ mental health, Valley expert says
The extensive consumption of a very filtered version of other people's lives through social media can make a teenager question their own.22 days ago
Kate Ourada
COVID pandemic a major driver for a decline in teen mental health across metro Phoenix
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly contributed to a decline in teenagers' mental health, with its effects being felt at a higher rate now compared to recent years.23 days ago
Jim Sharpe
Social media plus post-2010 tech equals troubled teens
KTAR News host Jim Sharpe expands on the troubles teens are faced in a post-2010 social media world and how to fix some problems.24 days ago
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Phoenix City Council passes ordinance to add safety measures for outdoor employees working in heat
The Phoenix City Council passed an ordinance on Tuesday strengthening safety measures for city-contracted workers who have to perform job duties in the summer heat.28 days ago
Serena O'Sullivan
Terros Health deploys vans as part of Valley homelessness outreach program
Terros Health launched the Outpatient Portable Pilot Program earlier this month. The two mobile clinics help Valley people who are homeless.1 month ago
KTAR.com
Arizona AG asks courts to take over Mesa elder care facility accused of abuse and consumer fraud
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes asked courts to take over a Mesa elder care facility accused of abuse and consumer fraud.1 month ago
Kevin Stone
Dignity Health reaches in-network coverage deal with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
A contract dispute between Dignity Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is over, the health care network announced Thursday.1 month ago
Kevin Stone
Arizona Democrat delivers speech on obstacles to getting abortion for her unviable pregnancy
An Arizona Democratic lawmaker shared her experience of seeking an abortion to demonstrate the real-world impact of the Legislature’s actions.1 month ago
KTAR.com
Arizona health officials launch new campaign to promote Narcan usage
A new campaign from the Arizona Department of Health Services shows Arizonans how they can use naloxone to save lives.1 month ago
Kevin Stone
Maricopa County shatters annual record with 645 heat-related deaths in 2023
The number of heat-related deaths in metro Phoenix soared by more than 50% in 2023, setting a new annual record.1 month ago
Serena O'Sullivan
Vice President Kamala Harris urges Phoenix crowd to fight for reproductive rights
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Phoenix to give a speech on reproductive rights Friday afternoon. It's her fourth visit to Arizona.2 months ago
Damon Allred
Banner Poison Center warns public of lead poisoning in cinnamon after FDA recall
The Banner Poison and Drug Information Center warned the public about the dangers of lead poisoning after the FDA issued a cinnamon recall.2 months ago
Serena O'Sullivan
Arizona attorney general says she’ll fight for IVF access in wake of Alabama ruling
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes called the recent Alabama ruling on IVF "outrageous." She says she'll fight for IVF access in Arizona.2 months ago
Balin Overstolz McNair
Valley nonprofit opens new Phoenix facility to provide mental health services
Gov. Katie Hobbs spoke at a Tuesday grand opening for a new community resource center from Southwest Behavioral and Health Services.2 months ago
KTAR.com
Poll shows immigration, inflation as top issues for most Arizona voters
As election season in Arizona nears, the state's voters are listing immigration and inflation as their top issues, according to a poll released Tuesday.2 months ago
Serena O'Sullivan
Gov. Katie Hobbs partners with nonprofit to free 1M Arizonans from medical debt
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs partnered with nonprofit RIP Medical Debt to launch a new medical debt relief program, officials announced Monday.2 months ago
Damon Allred
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund Yavapai County mine cleanup project
The Iron King Mine -- Humboldt Smelter Superfund site is set to receive $15 million in federal funding to support cleanup efforts.2 months ago
Kevin Stone
Valleywise Health replenishing mental health care capacity after staffing setback
Valleywise Health is working to replenish its mental health care capacity after cutting back because of staffing shortages in 2022.2 months ago
Kevin Stone
West Valley assisted-living facility settles lawsuit over secrecy practices
A West Valley assisted-living facility has settled a lawsuit over secrecy clauses in its arbitration agreements, officials announced Tuesday.2 months ago
Kevin Stone
Planatome, a Phoenix-based surgical blade maker, plans to double size of workforce
Planatome, a Phoenix-based medical device company that makes advanced surgical blades, announced plans to double its workforce.2 months ago
Tom Kuebel
Cyber attack on health insurance provider could prevent Arizonans from getting prescriptions
A cyber attack against Change Healthcare has prevented some patients from being able to fill prescriptions at local pharmacies.2 months ago
Danny Shapiro
Maricopa County announces 2 additional cases of measles, more possible exposure sites
Maricopa County announced two more cases of measles Thursday, about two weeks after an initial case involving an international visitor was confirmed.2 months ago
