Arizona Health News

Arizona Sen. T.J. Shope is sponsoring a bill that would make "magic mushrooms" legal for medicinal ...
Danny Shapiro

Arizona Sen. TJ Shope believes ‘magic mushrooms’ could help those suffering from PTSD

Arizona Republican Sen. T.J. Shope is hoping to pass a bill that would legalize "magic mushrooms" with the purpose of helping those suffering from PTSD.
2 months ago
A woman checks liquids in a nursing home....
Serena O'Sullivan

Health care report says Arizona will have the nation’s biggest nursing shortage in 2025

The nursing shortage in Arizona will be the worst in the nation's in 2025, according to the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis.
2 months ago
A 10 pack and one dose bottle of measles, mumps and rubella virus vaccine, made by MERCK, sits on a...
Kevin Stone

Measles case involving international visitor confirmed in Maricopa County

A case of measles involving an international visitor has been confirmed in the Valley, Maricopa County health officials announced.
2 months ago
Watch out for brain injuries in winter sports...
Serena O'Sullivan

Arizonans who love winter sports should know these brain injury warning signs

Winter sports are common in northern Arizona's snowy mountains. Watch out for brain injuries, one Valley doctor says.
2 months ago
Four people in Arizona are sick from a listeria outbreak in California. (CDC Photo)...
KTAR.com

Arizonans among those sick with listeria after cheese, dairy product recall

Four people from Arizona are sick with listeria following an outbreak linked to cheese and dairy products that were recalled Monday, health officials said.
3 months ago
Developing skin cancer during the winter big risk for Arizonans...
KTAR.com

Arizonans need to protect their skin from UV rays during winter, Valley doctor says

One Valley doctor wants to correct common misconceptions Arizonans have that can make them vulnerable to skin cancer during the winter.
3 months ago
OxyContin pills are arranged for a photo at a pharmacy...
Kevin Stone

Arizona gets $8M in settlement with marketing firm accused of fueling US opioid epidemic

Arizona's portion of a international marketing firm's multimillion-dollar settlement over its role in the U.S. opioid crisis is about $8 million.
3 months ago
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KTAR Video

Video: How one teen honors his heart transplant donor by living a full life on and off of the wrestling mat

As American Heart Month kicks off, KTAR News reporter Colton Krolak shares one Peoria teen’s story of living life to the fullest in honor of the donor he received a heart transplant from before he turned one years old. Video: Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Photo: Colton Krolak/KTAR News
3 months ago
A Narcan vending machine was opened in Phoenix on Jan. 19, 2024. (KTAR News Photo/Colton Krolak)...
Colton Krolak

Free Narcan vending machine unveiled at Phoenix clinic

Valle del Sol unveiled a Narcan vending machine stocked full of opioid reversal medication at its Phoenix clinic on Friday.
3 months ago
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KTAR.com

Valley fever endemic among respiratory illnesses plaguing Arizona

Coming into the back half of flu season, respiratory illnesses such as Valley fever, Covid-19 and influenza are as prevalent as ever.
3 months ago
This combination of photos provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Jan. ...
Associated Press

Charcuterie salmonella cases double, CDC expands warning

The CDC is expanding a warning about salmonella poisoning tied to charcuterie meat snack trays sold at Sam's Club and Costco stores.
3 months ago
A magnifying glass enlarges the word "cancer" on a newspaper...
Kevin Stone

Health experts warn Arizona residents about invisible threat of radon gas

Health experts are warning Arizona residents about the invisible threat of radon gas, a naturally occurring substance known to cause lung cancer.
3 months ago
Adding fruits and vegetables are a more sustainable technique to keeping up with your New Year's di...
Tom Kuebel

Benefits of sustaining your New Year’s diet go beyond losing weight

A Valley health expert says that when it comes to maintaining a healthy diet, adding fruits and vegetables can be a better approach than eliminating bad foods all together.
3 months ago
Atlantic Home Health Care...
Serena O'Sullivan

Home health care company that operates in Arizona to pay $10 million in false claims case

Atlantic Home Health Care, which operated in Arizona, was accused of misusing funding to give kickback payments of up to $5,000.
4 months ago
Saving Arizona Blood Drive...
Serena O'Sullivan

Vitalant seeks 500 blood donors in Valley to replenish supply after holidays

Blood donation company Vitalant teamed up with local businesses to encourage Arizonans to donate at the Saving Arizona Blood Drive in 2024.
4 months ago
Banner seeing more poison calls related to weight-loss drugs like Ozempic...
Serena O'Sullivan

Banner seeing more Valley poison calls related to weight-loss drugs like Ozempic

Banner Poison and Drug Information Center an uptick in calls in the Valley reporting health issues related to weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic.
4 months ago
Arizona will receive 55,000 units of opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone during the next two yea...
KTAR.com

Arizona to receive 55,000 units of naloxone over next 2 years as part of national opioid settlement

Arizona will get 55,000 units of opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone during the next two years from Teva Pharmaceuticals as of part its national settlement.
4 months ago
Split panel showing a rendering of a new Abrazo Health medical campus in Buckeye, Arizona, and offi...
David Veenstra

Site prep underway for new Abrazo Health medical campus in Buckeye

Site prep has begun for the new Abrazo Health medical campus in Buckeye. The mayor and Abrazo had a meeting with contractors last week.
4 months ago
Hospital plans south of Phoenix....
David Veenstra

Health care group buys land for hospital south of Phoenix

Exceptional Healthcare plans to build a new hospital south of Phoenix after acquiring 10 acres of land for $1.13 million.
4 months ago
Arizona was one of 11 states to condemn the Texas Supreme Court's decision to not allow an abortion...
KTAR.com

Arizona among states to condemn Texas Supreme Court decision to deny woman abortion

Arizona was one of 11 states to condemn the Texas Supreme Court's decision to deny an abortion for a woman whose fetus has a fatal condition.
4 months ago
The Arizona State Hospital will have more independent oversight for its state-run psychiatric hospi...
KTAR.com

Arizona increases independent oversight at state-run psychiatric hospital

Arizona has announced more independent oversight for its state-run psychiatric hospital by adding members to its board.
4 months ago
The Arizona Supreme Court grilled lawyers Tuesday over whether a pre-statehood ban on nearly all ab...
Associated Press

Arizona Supreme Court hears opening arguments over near-total abortion ban

The Arizona Supreme Court grilled lawyers Tuesday over whether a pre-statehood ban on nearly all abortions has been limited or made moot by other statutes enacted over the past 50 years.
4 months ago
Protesters shout as they join march around the Arizona Capitol after the Supreme Court decision to ...
Associated Press

Arizona Supreme Court scheduled to hear arguments on abortion law

The Arizona Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments Tuesday on whether the pre-statehood abortion ban of 1864 should apply.
4 months ago
The holidays are here and with that can come a certain level of stress. A Valley health expert has ...
Balin Overstolz McNair

Valley health expert gives tips on reducing holiday stress

The holidays are here and with that can come a certain level of stress. A Valley health expert has tips to take pressure off yourself and loved ones.
4 months ago