Ban on abortions after six weeks in Florida takes effect
The abortion ban that went into effect Wednesday does include exceptions, including rape, incest, human trafficking, and life of the…
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Imperial Valley College hosts Fentanyl Awareness event
Imperial Valley College’s Student Health Center hosted its Fentanyl Awareness Event on…
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Promotores Coalition to host health fair next week
Local health providers are teaming up to help the Yuma…
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Arizona attorney general files abortion motion
Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a motion with the Arizona Supreme Court to buy more time in the state’s abortion…
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Nurse shortage in Arizona
According to the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association, the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis predicts about 28,000 fewer…
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Yuma Regional Medical Center celebrates National Volunteers Week
This week is National Volunteer Week, and Yuma Regional Medical Center is celebrating its local…
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Arizona House advances a repeal of the state’s near-total abortion ban to the Senate
A proposed repeal of Arizona’s near-total ban on abortions has won approval from the state House, clearing its first hurdle two weeks after…
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No-cost sports physical event to be held for YUHSD student-athletes
The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) and Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) are hosting a no-cost sports physical event on Friday, April 26,…
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California Governor Gavin Newsom hold press conference on abortion access
The press conference with the California Women’s Caucus announced proposed legislation to allow Arizona doctors the ability to provide abortion care…
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SCOTUS hears Idaho abortion ban case, including in medical emergency situations
The justices are being asked to determine whether Idaho’s law conflicts with federal law aimed at ensuring certain standards for emergency medical…
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Reactions to House voting to repeal 1864 abortion ban
Arizona’s State House has voted to overturn an 1864 abortion ban, one of the country’s strictest anti-abortion…
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FDA says samples of pasteurized milk have tested positive for bird flu virus
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says samples of pasteurized milk have tested positive for remnants of the bird flu virus. However, milk…
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Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake says abortion ban isn’t being followed
After the court’s ruling, she had said it was “out of line,” adding that she supports exceptions for cases of rape and incest. But back in 2022, when…
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Recognizing Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Awareness Month to bring awareness about the impact of alcohol and drug use on people’s…
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Trader Joe’s recalls fresh basil due to salmonella outbreak
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 12 related illnesses were reported, with one person being hospitalized.…
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YPD and DEA to host National Take Back Initiative
In a press release, the event is to “give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft left by ridding their homes of potentially…
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Sonora Quest Laboratories highlighting National Minority Health Awareness Month
April is National Minority Health Awareness Month and one local health services company is helping to support the…
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Arizona Republicans blocks efforts to repeal 1864 abortion ban
This is now the second time in two weeks that state Republicans lawmakers rejected an attempt to repeal a near-total ban on…
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Arizona residents gather at state house as lawmakers debate on abortion ban
Demonstrators gathered at the Arizona state house Wednesday as lawmakers debate on repealing a 1864 abortion…
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Local nurses to be honored at 13th Annual Nursing Gala
Local healthcare providers will be recognized next month in Yuma. The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) Yuma Chapter will have its 13th…
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