YRMC approved to resume elective surgeries
On March 19, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey ordered all non-emergent surgeries to be postponed in an effort to preserve medical…
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Adapt, overcome, soldier on: An amputee’s message to the world during COVID-19
This journey has taught her to adapt and overcome, a lesson she hopes we all learn from this COVID-19…
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The best material for homemade face masks could be a combination of two fabrics
(KYMA, KECY) – Supratik Guha at the University of Chicago and his colleagues wanted to study the ability of common fabrics, alone or in combination,…
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Consumers can now use HSA funds for over-the-counter medications
(KYMA, KECY) – Due to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Protection Act (CARES), you can use your FSA or HSA funds to buy non-prescription…
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Yuma County Dept. of Public Health responds to surge in cases & how they are helping local businesses
Yuma County Dept. of Public Health responds to surge in cases & how they are helping local…
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‘COVID toes’ could be another symptom of coronavirus
Doctors identify a new symptom of COVID-19 caused by the virus, labeled as “COVID toes.”…
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Are you washing your hands correctly?
Research suggests 95% of people claim to practice proper hand hygiene, but studies actually have shown that only 67% of them practice any sort of…
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Mexico hospital staff protest lack of protective equipment
Health workers briefly blocked a street in Mexico City on Monday to demand more protective gear as their hospital receives more patients suffering…
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Home Grown: Supporting agriculture during a pandemic
During this time of the coronavirus, for farmers and ranchers, their calling hasn’t…
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CDC says all adults should be tested for Hepatitis C
(KYMA, KECY) – All adults 18-years-old or older should be tested for hepatitis C virus (HCV) at least…
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Doctors say self-medicating COVID-19 with unapproved drugs is dangerous, potentially deadly
Currently, there are no FDA approved treatments for the coronavirus. Instead of stopping the spread of COVID-19, doctors say people are coming up…
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Caring for your mental health during coronavirus crisis
Many people are out of work, some even dealing with recent unemployment, which is trickling down into the relationships between spouses and families…
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Struggling in silence: Latinas face higher risk of postpartum depression
Bringing home a new baby is supposed to be a happy time. Parents spend months preparing the nursery, stocking up on diapers and formula, and waiting…
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What are the symptoms of coronavirus?
Fever, cough, and shortness of breath are found in a majority of COVID-19 (coronavirus)…
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Researchers work on vaccine for coronavirus
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and the Unversity of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) are working on a potential vaccine for…
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YRMC offers visitation alternatives as visitors are currently prohibited
It’s an unprecedented time for YRMC, the hospital says it has never cut off visitation, that is until…
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FDA loosens restrictions on gay men donating blood during coronavirus pandemic
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revised its blood donor guidelines Thursday, easing the restrictions for gay and bisexual blood donors due to…
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Today is National Walking Day
Wednesday, get out and go for a walk, just make sure to keep your distance from…
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Coronavirus treatment test results due end of week
The first test results for various coronavirus treatments will be made available later this week, the French Minister of Research Frédérique Vidal…
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