54 people hospitalized following hazmat situation at a Pennsylvania business
More than 50 workers were hospitalized after a chemical odor was detected inside Sharp Packaging Solutions in Lehigh County on…
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Donate blood for a good cause at upcoming blood drives in Yuma
Local blood drives are coming up in March and April for the Yuma…
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Car club donates 1,200 teddy bears to Yuma Regional Medical Center
A local car club delivered loads of teddy bears to Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) on Monday…
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Yuma Regional Medical Center receives recognition
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has recently received recognition for creating a healthy work environment for its…
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Upcoming blood drives in Yuma
The American Red Cross is hosting three blood drives in Yuma in February and…
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CDC plans to drop COVID isolation guidelines
Under the new guidance planned by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Americans who test positive for the coronavirus no longer…
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Secretary Lloyd Austin hospitalized due to bladder issue
Austin is planned to continue carrying out his duties. However, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks is prepared to assume his duties if…
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February is Heart Health Awareness Month
Yuma Regional Medical Center and Visit Yuma want all residents to take some time today to learn more about heart health this…
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Bean dips, enchiladas and taco kits are among new recalled items linked to listeria outbreak
More foods are being recalled in the wake of a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning, including snack foods that may be part of Super Bowl…
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Buildings in Miami light up for American Heart Month
The American Heart Association is bringing awareness to the disease with light displays expected to shine from February 2 to February…
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YRMC and Visit Yuma promote heart health
This month, Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) and Visit Yuma are joining forces to infuse the community with motivation and awareness in…
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YPG conducts full-scale medical emergency exercise
Yuma Proving Ground’s (YPG) air delivery personnel along with soldiers from the Airborne Test Force conducted a full-scale medical emergency…
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13.3% of Yumans have Alzheimer’s
Researchers from Rush University Medical Center found that the Eastern and Southeastern U.S. have the highest prevalence of Alzheimer’s…
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Local newspaper hosts first Yuma Wellness & Care Fair
The fair, which took place at the Yuma Civic Center from 9:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday, is to help the Yuma community in taking better care of…
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Arizona earns mostly failing grades in 2024 State of Tobacco Control Report
According to the American Lung Association’s State of Tobacco Control Report, Arizona received mostly failing grades in tobacco control policies…
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Robitussin maker recalls several lots of cough syrup due to contamination
The maker of Robitussin cough syrup is recalling several lots of products containing honey due to contamination that could pose a serious risk to…
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Nevada judge approves signature-gathering stage for petition to put abortion rights on 2024 ballot
A Nevada judge has approved a petition by abortion access advocates as eligible for signature gathering in their long-standing attempt to get…
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Local family creates GoFundMe for man battling stage 4 cancer
A local family has created a GoFundMe for a man battling stage 4 cancer. According to the family, doctors say the man, Tyler, may only have…
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Arizona Senator Mark Kelly on 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Back in 2022, the Supreme Court overturned the decision, causing an uproar in people fighting for abortion…
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Americans participate in the “Bigger than Roe Women’s March”
Nearly a year and a half ago, the United States Supreme Court overruled its landmark decision, “Roe v. Wade,” after nearly 50 years, sparking plenty…
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