Co-Chair of Black Maternal Health Caucus speaks on maternal mortality rates
Illinois Rep. Lauren Underwood spoke with Face the Nation host Margaret Brennan Sunday explaining, “A lot of that has been due to the COVID…
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New age recommendations for mammogramsÂ
There are new medical recommendations for mammogram…
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Fentanyl continues to rise in Imperial County
According to Imperial County Drug Task Force, cases of fentanyl keep…
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Arizona and California release COVID updates
Arizona and California, as well as Yuma and Imperial Counties, have released their weekly COVID…
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California university unveils Narcan vending machines
The fentanyl crisis is also personal at Santa Clara University, after the death of student Charlie Ternan almost three years…
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Calexico Fire Department Station #2 to reopen after health hazard
Calexico Station #2 located at 900 Grant on the west side of town has been shut down for almost a…
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California man and COVID-19 patient zero thanks nurses
Gregg Garfield says he owes it all to the health care workers who put their life on the line to save…
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5 inmates at metro Phoenix jail treated for drug overdoses
Five inmates at a Maricopa County jail have been treated and released from hospitals after overdosing, according to…
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New cardiovascular clinic opens its doors
Yuma residents have a new clinic to take care of their heart health…
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Local healthcare non-profit organization receives awards
The Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. and San Luis Walk-In Clinic, Inc. was a recipient of the Arizona Best Practices and Brightest Stars…
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WHO says COVID emergency is over. So what does that mean?
The World Health Organization downgraded its assessment of the coronavirus pandemic on Friday, saying it no longer qualifies as a global emergency.…
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4 horses die ahead of the 149th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
Louisville, KY. (NBC / KYMA, KECY-TV) – Growing concerns in the race-related horse fatalities just days ahead of the Kentucky Derby. A secure…
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No more free COVID tests as nationwide public health emergency ends May 11
At-home COVID test kits are convenient and sometimes free. When the nationwide public health emergency ends on May 11th, so will government funds…
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FDA approves first RSV vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the world’s first RSV vaccine for adults ages 60 and…
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U.S. faces growing epidemic of loneliness plaguing Americans leading to prolonged health conditions
NEW YORK (NBC / KYMA, KECY-TV) – Isolation, lack of emotional connectivity and the sense of belonging, is jeopardizing the well-being in more than…
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Arizona and California releases COVID updates, sees downward trend
Arizona and California, as well as Yuma and Imperial Counties, have released their weekly COVID…
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First and only FDA-approved drug to treat advanced macular degeneration
A big breakthrough in saving vision for people with a severe form of macular…
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15 students complete Paramedic Program
The Arizona Western College (AWC) held a graduation ceremony for 15 students training to be…
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General Mills recalls flour products due to contamination
According to a release from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the company issued a nationwide recall of its bleached and unbleached flour after…
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Biden administration to end COVID-19 vaccine requirements
The Biden administration says it plans to end COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal employees, contractors, head start educators and health-care…
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