Two local senior centers receive COVID-19 At-Home Tests
In a press release, two members of the non-profit organization presented two boxes to the San Luis Senior Center and Somerton Desert Valley Senior…
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Local realty company hosts Glowing Hearts Festival
The festival took place at the Colorado River State Park from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. The event was in collaboration with the Foundation of Yuma Regional…
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American Lung Assocation launches new campaign to boost RSV vaccine rates
The association is raising awareness to get babies the RSV antibody shot that is aimed at protecting them from severe systems and hospitalization of…
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Come and celebrate Medicare member appreciation pie day
Yuma Medicare Store is having its first Member Appreciation Pie Day on Friday, Sept. 27 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.…
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Yuma Regional Medical Center completes expansion of its new laboratory
Yuma Regional Medical Center gave community leaders an inside look at its newly expanded state-of-the-art…
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YRMC announces completion of testing lab expansion
In a press release, the laboratory has doubled in size and is equipped with cutting-edge technology, which they say is a “a significant leap forward…
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YRMC recognizes Sepsis Awareness Month
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is recognizing Sepsis Awareness…
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Former NFL players believe they have CTE
Nearly 2,000 former NFL players participated in a Harvard University questionnaire on perceived CTE symptoms, and more than third self-reported that…
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Brett Favre announces Parkinson’s diagnosis
The famed quarterback revealed his diagnosis while he was testifying in front of the House Ways and Means Committee in Washington, D.C. on…
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FDA approves self-administered flu vaccine nasal spray
The FDA has approved the at-home use of AstraZeneca’s FluMist nasal spray vaccine. A prescription will still be required. The vaccines will be…
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Sunset Health recognized for top quality service
Sunset Health in Yuma has been recognized as one of the top health centers in the…
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Drop in vaccinations in U.S. leads to increase in pediatric flu deaths
The CDC reported nearly 200 children died from the flu last season. Most were eligible for the flu vaccine, but did *not* receive…
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Lactaid Milk being recalled due to trace amounts of almonds in the milk
Lactaid Milk is being recalled in 27 states because of trace amounts of almond in the…
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Dramatic increase in pregnant women dying in Texas following abortion ban
The number of women in Texas who died while pregnant, during labor or soon after childbirth drastically spiked after the state’s 2021 ban on abortion…
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L.A. County Health Department investigates dengue fever cases
According to a press release obtained by NBC News, the press conference was to provide “a situational update on a cluster of locally acquired dengue…
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Exceptional Community Hospital celebrates two years in Yuma
Since opening in Yuma, the hospital has serviced over 45,000 patients. They offer a 24-hour emergency room, cardiology, and radiology…
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American Red Cross hosts local blood drives for Sickle Cell Awareness Month
The American Red Cross is hosting local blood drives in recognition of Sickle Cell Awareness…
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Glowing Hearts Festival taking place to raise money for the Pediatric Oncology Support Fund
Long Realty Yuma-San Luis partnered with The Foundation of Yuma Regional Medical Center to help local Yuma County families impacted by a pediatric…
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Sunset Health receives Excellence with Community Health Center Quality Award
In a press release, the award “highlights the organization’s commitment to providing high-quality care, improving health outcomes, and serving the…
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City of Yuma to host free household hazardous waste drop off
The City of Yuma is hosting a free household hazardous waste dropoff this…
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