Fighting mosquito viruses in Yuma County
While also being annoying pests, they also can carry harmful…
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YRMC closes COVID-19 testing lab annex
The Yuma Regional Medical Center announced the closure of its COVID-19 testing Lab Annex on Avenue A since there has been a decline in COVID-19…
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New York City covered in orange haze amid Canadian wildfires
Experts say the air is especially harmful for more vulnerable populations, including older people and those with lung or heart…
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Relay for Life Yuma hosts Cancer Survivor and Caregivers Dinner
According to Relay for Life’s Facebook post, “This is for cancer survivors and their loved ones to come together and commemorate their…
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California to receive boost to mental health for LGBTQ+ teens
Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra announced the funding in Long Beach. Becerra announced the new funding, millions of dollars…
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Two marijuana products recalled due to possible Aspergillus contamination
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) said Zombie Cookies and Peach Gas produced by Truinfusion is being voluntarily…
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Arizona State University to launch new medical school
Arizona State University (ASU) will establish a new medical school that will help provide and expand medical…
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Imperial County prepares for upcoming rising temperatures
The Imperial County Public Health Department (ICPHD) has officially released the list of cooling centers and hydration stations throughout the…
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Arizona and California release their weekly COVID updates
Almost weeks since the World Health Organization (WHO) downgraded the COVID-19 pandemic, Arizona and California continue to release their weekly…
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Rosalynn Carter, former First Lady, diagnosed with dementia
In a statement, the center said the 95-year-old former First lady “continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains and…
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California beaches experiences high bacterial levels and gloomy weather
This year, the May-gray to June-gloom transition, at least on the shore, is looking to be swift, with no sunny afternoon break for days…
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Phoenix area counts 4 heat-related deaths so far this year, 425 last year
Maricopa County Department of Public Health issued a heat report this week, which the agency will compile every week between now and October while…
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Arizona and California release weekly COVID updates
Two weeks after President Biden ended the public health emergency, Arizona and California, as well as Yuma and Imperial Counties, release their…
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Former President Jimmy Carter in good spirits amid hospice care
According to his grandson, the 98-year-old and and his 95-year old-wife, Rosalynn, have been visiting with family, following the public discussion of…
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Yuma School District One receives grant to reduce diesel emissions
In a press release, the school district will use the $103,482 grant to reduce diesel emissions and benefit air…
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Death of 8-year-old girl in Border Patrol custody highlights challenges providing medical care
The recent deaths of an 8-year-old Panamanian girl and 17-year-old boy from Honduras who were under U.S. government supervision have again raised…
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Two people injured in California baseball stadium gas leak
No patrons were at the stadium when the incident happened, but the stadium was evacuated and although there were initially reports of an explosion,…
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Yuma nurse receives a high honor during National Nurses Month
From being delivered at Yuma Regional Medical Center to working and now being the top Intensive Care Unit nurse, Javier Rivera is named Arizona’s…
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NAU-Yuma to offer accelerated nursing program
Northern Arizona University-Yuma plans to launch a new nursing program in Fall 2023 that will shorten by nearly half the time it takes nursing…
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FDA approves drug for menopausal hot flashes
(CNN/KYMA, KECY) – The Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug to treat symptoms of menopause. Veozah treats hot flashes and night sweats…
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