Onvida Health’s internal scholarship program helps employee reach her goals
Martinez says as a mother, military spouse, and full-time nursing assistant, stopping work to further her education was a stretch.…
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National Nurses Week kicks off
We spoke with local nurses who share why it’s important to recognize the contributions nurses make in our…
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Maternal mortality rate increases
The American healthcare system is getting worse at caring for pregnant women and new mothers, flipping a two-year…
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‘Sperm racing’ event raises awareness for men’s health
It’s a bizarre race in Los Angeles that could only come from the mind of a 17-year-old. Welcome to what was billed as the first ever sperm race. A…
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Local nurses honored during 2025 Yuma County Nurses Gala
The 2025 Yuma County Nurses Gala was held at Hoffman Estates Saturday night. More than 100 local nurses and their families came together for awards,…
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Ultra-processed foods can lead to an early death
The more ultra-processed foods that you eat, the more risk you have a premature death. It’s been estimated that nearly 70% of all grocery food stores…
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Local high school senior devotes time to making a difference in healthcare
In honor of National Volunteer Month, Mylinda Garcia, a junior volunteer at Onvida Health, has logged over 195 hours over the past two…
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Measles endemic could be coming
A new study shows that measles could become endemic if U.S. vaccination rates do not…
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New vaccine project launches
A group of public health experts is organizing a response to concerns about U.S. vaccine misinformation and…
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More Americans are using “magic mushrooms”
A new study has found that unsupervised use of “magic mushrooms” have increased all across the…
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U.S. fertility rates near record low
Women in the United States are still having fewer babies than usual. About 3.6 million babies were born in the U.S. last year. That’s an increase of…
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Local agencies host National Take Back Day
The event was for people who wanted to get rid of unwanted or expired prescription medication in a safe…
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Mammogram screening to be offered in Yuma on April 30
Arizona Complete Health, AZ Cares, and Assured Imaging will have the screening event on April 30 from 8 a.m. to 5…
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Alcohol: “The Silent Epidemic” warns addiction specialist
As national attention grows around the health impacts of alcohol, one leading addiction expert is calling it a “silent…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom lowers the price of Narcan drug
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the price of this drug, better known as the brand name of Narcan, is now $24 per carton in the…
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Depression becoming more common for U.S. adults
A growing number of Americans are suffering from depression, according to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Local non-profit in Yuma continues to help children and families transporting for medical care
Addie Packs are filled with supplies like teddy bears, blankets, and Walmart gift cards and are designed to help ill children and their families get…
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Walgreens to pay up to $350 million in opioid settlement
The pharmacy was accused of illegally filling millions of prescriptions in the last decade for opioids and other controlled…
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Decades of love & saving lives: Local couple survives heart attack and stroke saving each other’s lives
Dirk and Sharon Anderson have been happily married for 45 years. But their love story isn’t just about romance. It’s about saving each other’s lives.…
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YPD and DEA team up to host National Take Back Day
Yuma residents can drop off unwanted or expired prescription medication this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the YPD headquarters on South…
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