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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Reducing the stigma of mental health is the mission of one local medical professional
Mental health professionals encourage Americans to prioritize self-care and take time to…
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Takeaways about heat deaths and vulnerable older people
Heat waves fueled by climate change are arriving earlier, growing more intense and lasting longer, creating higher risks of illness and death for…
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City of Yuma sponsors 2nd Annual “It Takes a Village” 5K Fun Run
The goal of the event is to bring awareness to children who have lost their lives or are still battling childhood…
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Cigarette smoking at a historic low, CDC reports
The data shows only 11% of adults say they smoked cigarettes last year, that’s down from 12.5% in 2021. However, E-Cigarette use rose to nearly 6%…
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California Assembly Bill 918 proposes establishing Imperial County Healthcare District
AB 918 will allow the expansion of the healthcare district by partnering with Pioneer Memorial Hospital and El Centro Regional Medical Center into…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Homeless in Yuma
A 2022 HUD report estimates that Arizona has more than 13,000 homeless…
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CA assembly bill passes to create new county-wide health district in the Imperial Valley
Assembly Bill 918 was passed Thursday where it will expand Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District into a countywide healthcare…
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Imperial Valley first responders team up for emergency exercise
Local emergency responders, law enforcement, and community clinics came together for an emergency exercise at Pioneers Memorial Hospital in Brawley…
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Arizona and California release their COVID updates
Arizona and California, as well as Yuma and Imperial Counties, have released their weekly COVID…
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ECRMC, Pioneers, county agencies prepare for emergency exercises
The exercise, taking place at various locations throughout Imperial County on Wednesday, April 26, will help the community be better prepared for…
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ACLU sends letter to CBP amid new evidence of mistreating pregnant people
In the letter, sent Tuesday, April 25, the ACLU readdresses their demands for CBP to strictly limit detention of pregnant, postpartum, nursing…
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