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Hobbs withdraws nomination of Arizona health services leader

February 15, 2023 5:56 AM AP News

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Tuesday withdrew her nomination of Dr. Theresa Cullen to lead the state Department of Health Services.

YRMC and AWC announces a joint venture

February 8, 2023 11:35 AM Dillon Fuhrman

The Foundation of Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has received a $500,500 grant from the Flinn Foundation.

AZ rep and Senator present bill to stop forced labor on incarcerated pregnant women

February 8, 2023 11:03 AM Dillon Fuhrman

Arizona Representative Athena Salman and Senator Eva Burch introduced legislation to prohibit forced labor for pregnant women in prison.

Michigan raptor center nurses poisoned bald eagles

February 7, 2023 11:49 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Sixteen years after America’s national bird was removed from the endangered species list, the population of eagles is once again being affected.

Cause of death released for former Arizona swimmer Ty Wells

February 5, 2023 9:57 AM AP News

Authorities have released the cause of death for former University of Arizona swimmer Ty Wells.

California schools drop vaccine requirement

February 4, 2023 11:23 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

In a major reversal, California is calling off its COVID vaccine requirement for all students to get back into school.

One Eagles fan and one Chiefs fan share a kidney bond

February 1, 2023 1:33 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Two former Marines, a Chiefs fan and Eagles fan, form an unbreakable bond after one donates a kidney to the other.

Arizona and California release weekly COVID updates

February 1, 2023 9:33 AM Dillon Fuhrman

While President Joe Biden said that the COVID-19 national and public emergencies will end in May, Arizona and California, as well as Yuma and Imperial Counties, released their weekly COVID-19 updates.

Ozzy Osbourne cancels tour due to health concerns

February 1, 2023 7:10 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

British rock star Ozzy Osbourne has been forced to cancel his upcoming tour as he continues to deal with a serious spine injury.

1st pediatric-related death in Maricopa County this season

January 25, 2023 5:54 AM AP News, Dillon Fuhrman

Health officials in Arizona’s largest county have confirmed the first pediatric-related death this season in the Phoenix metro area.

People hold rally in Madison to support abortion rights

January 23, 2023 12:16 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Hundreds of people attended the National Women’s March in Madison. This is in support of reproductive health and a woman’s right to an abortion.

New study looks into the dangers of sitting

January 22, 2023 11:19 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

A new medical study looks at the dangers of sitting too much as well as the small changes to move more and improve your health.

Iowa family sues Snapchat for fentanyl death

January 21, 2023 6:14 PM CNN Newsource, Dillon Fuhrman, Vanessa Gongora

An Iowa family, whose loved one died after taking a Xanax laced with fentanyl, is suing Snap, the parent company of Snapchat.

Raskin gives update on cancer treatment: ‘I’m losing about 40 or 50 hairs a day’

January 15, 2023 10:41 AM CNN Newsource

Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland said Sunday he’s “very optimistic” about his cancer treatment and has “gotten lots of support” from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers.

Arizona and California releases new COVID numbers

January 11, 2023 11:09 AM Dillon Fuhrman

The new COVID case numbers in Arizona went up from 6,187 to 7,374 since last week. This is according to Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS).