Yuma experiencing nurse shortage
Arizona is one of several states facing a nursing shortage and Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is working to solve that problem…
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ECRMC and UC San Diego Health announce partnership to improve local health
El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) and UC San Diego Health announced a partnership in the works to improve Imperial County…
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Federal teams reach over 500 Ohio homes
The door-to-door checkup on families affected by the toxic train derailment in East Palestine is in high…
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Chronic pain tied to increased dementia
(CNN/KYMA, KECY) – Chronic pain is linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. According to a study published in the Journal…
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Law enforcement warns community about ‘Xylazine’
It’s being called the “Zombie drug”, as it makes users drowsy and causes the skin to rot. The new drug that is hitting the streets is…
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UC San Diego Health announces partnership with ECRMC
El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) and UC San Diego Health announced a partnership in the works to improve Imperial County…
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FDA authorizes first at-home COVID/flu test
If you test negative for COVID, but still feel sick, how do you know if you have a flu? It’s extremely difficult. However, that’s about to…
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Intelligence committees briefed about possible COVID-19 origins
A classified report found that the COVID-19 pandemic “likely” originated from a laboratory leak in Wuhan,…
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YRMC opens a clinic in the Fortuna Foothills
The Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) held a grand opening of a new campus in the Fortuna Foothills…
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Medical professionals provides ways to stay safe during windy conditions
It may be dusty outside but medical professionals want you to have a clear vision of your…
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Brawley City Council approves letter requesting fentanyl be declared a public health crisis
During a city council meeting, the Brawley City Council unanimously approved a letter to declare illicit fentanyl a public health…
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Amazon distributes bottles of water to Ohio town amid toxic train derailment
Amazon and others are stepping up to help those in-need in East Palestine. Truckloads of the water arrived during the Wednesday morning…
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Arizona town with no water gets a temporary solution
It’s a story that’s making national headlines. On January 1, 2023, about 1,000 people who live in the Rio Verde Foothills had their water supply…
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Arizona and California release their weekly COVID numbers
Arizona and California, in addition to Yuma and Imperial Counties, have released their weekly COVID number…
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Yuma Regional Medical Center offers CPR classes
Knowing exactly how to execute CPR can be the difference in whether someone…
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Eating Disorder Awareness week begins next Monday
The National Institute of Mental Health says about nine percent of the U.S. population has an eating…
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Former President Carter to receive hospice care
A statement from the Carter Center says the 98-year-old has decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care…
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Latest TikTok fitness trend, gained popularity last year, here to stay
One of the latest trends in fitness is the Hot Girl Walk. The walk has gained popularity last year thanks to…
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Seasonal flu activity ‘low nationally’ according to CDC
(CNN/KYMA, KECY) – A new CDC update says seasonal flu activity is low around most of the country. It’s only considered high in New Mexico, New…
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Study: Air pollution may cause depression
(CNN/KYMA, KECY) – If you’re feeling a little bit down, it may help to move somewhere with cleaner air. It’s not always that easy, but scientists…
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