City of Yuma Councilman in need of a new kidney
City of Yuma Council Member Michael Shelton had received a kidney transplant back in 2011 and is now in need of a new…
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FDA postpones approval for Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to postpone their approval decision deadline for Eli Lilly’s experimental Alzheimer’s…
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March is Endometriosis Awareness Month
Yesenia Yee, a Yuma woman living with the condition, is speaking out and raising…
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Arizona governor holds press conference on reproductive rights
According to NBC News, the press conference, “Protect Arizona’s Right to Contraception,” is taking place at the Arizona State Capital in Phoenix at…
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YRMC unveils memorial for lives lost to COVID-19
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) said it unveiled the COVID Memorial which is dedicated to people who have lost their lives to…
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ADHS introduces new Chief Heat Officer
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) announced its first-ever statewide Chief Heat Officer, Eugene Livar,…
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Organ donation takes over the State Capitol
Donor Network of Arizona volunteers and people impacted by organ and tissue donation decorated the plaza across the street from the House and Senate…
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Chick-Fil-A is recalling their popular dipping sauce
According to Chick-Fil-A, those packets may contain a different sauce that includes wheat and soy allergens. The mislabeled dipping cups were…
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Trader Joe’s chicken soup dumplings recalled for possibly containing permanent marker plastic
More than 61,000 pounds of steamed chicken soup dumplings sold at Trader Joe’s are being recalled for possibly containing hard plastic, U.S.…
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Drug stores CVS and Walgreens to dispense Mifepristone
The two large pharmacy chains said they had received the green light to begin dispensing Mifepristone, one of the two drugs used for medication…
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U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19
Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, U.S. health officials announced…
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Sunset Health announces new CEO
Sunset Health announced Jonathan Leonard, MPA as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who will succeed David…
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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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