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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.5 months ago
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.5 months ago
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.5 months ago
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.5 months ago
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.5 months ago
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.5 months ago
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.5 months ago
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.5 months ago
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.5 months ago
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.5 months ago
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.6 months ago
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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.6 months 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.6 months ago
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.6 months ago
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 21.6 months ago
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.6 months ago
KTAR.com
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.6 months ago
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.6 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.6 months ago
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.6 months ago
Brandon Gray
OHM Fitness expands, announces new Gilbert location
OHM Fitness announced it is opening its third Arizona studio at a new mixed-used development, Verde at Cooley Station in Gilbert.6 months ago
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Tempe to consider increasing age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21
The Tempe City Council will vote later this month on an ordinance to increase the age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21.6 months ago
Brandon Gray
Mesa Community College Dental Hygiene Program earns full accreditation status
Mesa Community College Dental Hygiene Program earned full accreditation status through 2029 from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).6 months ago
