Americans make plans to hit the gym for the new year
As we count down to the new year, millions of Americans are likely making plans to hit the gym next month in hopes of getting in better…
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Imperial County hospitals receive low grades
Leapfrog says both Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District (PMHD) and El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) scored a “D” in several areas,…
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Former President Bill Clinton discharged from hospital
Former President Bill Clinton was discharged from the hospital Tuesday after being treated for the…
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Seasonal illnesses increase amid the holiday season
The CDC reports positive flu tests are up 9% in the most recent week, and cases of whooping cough are six times last year’s…
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US flu season is underway, as cases surge in some areas and vaccinations lag
The U.S. flu season is underway, with cases surging across much of the country, health officials said…
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Onvida Health and AeroCare embracing the opportunity to serve during the holidays
Onvida Health and its AeroCare staff are embracing the opportunity to serve during the holiday…
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Onvida Health resumes elective surgeries after short pause due to IV shortage
Onvida Health announced it will resume certain elective surgeries after a short…
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FDA considering ban on artificial food dye
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering a ban on an artificial food dye over possible links to cancer and other health…
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Kids eating less sugar will lower the risk of Type 2 Diabetes and hypertension
One of the many challenges of parenthood is deciding how much to indulge kids at mealtime. To help with that, a recent study looked at the impact of…
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Insurance company denies Arizona man battling cancer
“Our insurance is throwing a curve ball at us like this and I’ve got days to solve it. It’s unacceptable,” said Gary Schmit, who says he’s running…
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Yuma County’s Public Health Services District reports 10 cases of whooping cough
Health officials urge residents to stay current with their immunizations, practice good respiratory hygiene, and seek medical advice for persistent…
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New ADHS Public Health Portal launched
It rebuilds how new and already existing data is presented by making it more accessible for…
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Locals attend First Aid and CPR Training event
The event took place at 10:00 a.m. at the Yuma Civic Center, where dozens of locals learn how to perform CPR and first aid to someone in…
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Onvida Health to pause elective procedures next week due to shortage of IV fluid
In a Facebook post, the hospital says it’s stopping these procedures through Tuesday, December 10 to “prioritize emergent and critical…
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Americans facing high medical costs and denied claims
In the past year, one-quarter of American adults have either skipped or postponed healthcare because of the…
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Arizona health care providers file lawsuit to challenge an abortion ban
According to a press release, the ban “is in violation of the state’s new constitutional amendment protecting the fundamental right to…
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Costco’s Kirkland brand issues recall on organic eggs
The announcement shared that the eggs could potentially be contaminated with salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal…
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Health officials warn about Bird Flu found in raw milk
The milk, produced by Raw Farm, has not been linked to any reported illnesses; but authorities ask consumers to avoid drinking it as a…
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Raw milk recalled due to bird flu, shoppers react
The raw food batch in question comes from Fresno County, and California health officials detected Avian influenza, or H5N1 Bird Flu, and called for a…
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IVC expanding Registered Nurse program to 150 students
Imperial Valley College (IVC) announced it will expand the Registered Nurse (RN) program…
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