COVID hospitalizations on the rise as fall season approaches
The number of COVID hospitalizations has continued to rise since hitting an all-time low in June, and deaths have increased…
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Healthcare workers rally in California ends in arrests
On Monday, hundreds of unionized healthcare workers protested what they called unsafe staffing levels, long patient lines and low…
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Ducks in a California park die off over the weekend
It is unclear what’s causing the tragic trend, whether there’s a toxic algae bloom affecting them, someone poisoning them, or if they picked…
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A Massachusetts high school student dies due to tortilla chip challenge
A school district in Worchester, Massachusetts announced one of their students died Friday after officials say he was feeling sick and was sent…
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Health Minute: COVID-19 is changing, so is our immunity
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the U.S., but vaccines and immunity from prior infections have changed the way our bodies react to the virus that…
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Eye drops recalled, possible fungal contamination
The agency says it has recalled Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops 5% Solution and LightEyez MSM Eye Drops over contamination…
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Grand Canyon officials warn E. coli has been found in water near Phantom Ranch at bottom of canyon
Grand Canyon National Park officials warned that E. coli bacteria was detected Friday in the water supply close to Phantom Ranch, the only lodging at…
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Yuma County invites vendors to join the 2023 health fair
This event is an opportunity for businesses to share information about health and wellness resources through samples, health screenings, hand-outs,…
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Preventing childhood drownings in Yuma
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the leading cause of injury-related deaths in children ages one through four is…
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Upcoming blood drives in Yuma
The American Red Cross has upcoming blood drives in Yuma in September and October and is encouraging the community to donate…
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Arizona State Supreme Court decides to hear near-total abortion ban case
The Arizona State Supreme Court decided it will hear a case relating to the state’s near-total abortion ban against abortion providers on…
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Virginia woman dresses up for chemo treatments
When you’re hit with bad news, it’s easy to have a bad attitude. Especially when it’s news about your health. However, upon hearing her diagnois, a…
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San Luis Vice Mayor appointed to be on Sunset Health’s Board of Directors
“It is an honor to continue serving my community as part of Sunset Health Board of Directors,” said San Luis Vice Mayor Luis Cabrera. “I look forward…
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YRMC nurses receive scholarships
Local nurses received scholarships to continue with their professional growth in…
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ECRMC received Gold Seal of Approval from Joint Commission
In a press release, ECRMC won the award by “demonstratiung continuous compliance with its performance standards.” This is the ninth consecutive…
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Hospital District Board property tax approved
On Monday, the District board spoke out against the Goldwater Institute, who sent a letter to the Yuma County Board of Supervisors, challenging a…
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Federal grant ensures Arizona parents get access to diapers for their children
Locally, the Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) is able to provide free diapers to parents in…
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Portable toilets placed near agriculture fields in Yuma
The portable toilets were placed by the county to keep people from trespassing and urinating in the fields nearby. Fields that often have crops…
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COVID cases are on the rise again in Imperial County as new sub-variant spreads
Over the last seven days, positive COVID tests have increased by over 10% in Imperial…
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City of El Centro issues injunction against LAFCO
The injunction would mean that a judge would order LAFCO to “stop any proceedings on a proposed healthcare district expansion project until LAFCO…
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