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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AWC, YRMC enter into affiliation agreement to build future of regional healthcare
As hospitals and healthcare providers across the nation struggle to fill vacant positions, local leaders are focused on new innovative solutions…
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Arizona and California releases weekly COVID updates
Arizona and California, as well as Yuma and Imperial Counties, have released a weekly COVID update for their respective states and…
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Hobbs withdraws nomination of Arizona health services leader
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Tuesday withdrew her nomination of Dr. Theresa Cullen to lead the state Department of Health…
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Vibrating pill used for chronic constipation
(CNN/KYMA, KECY) – People who struggle with chronic constipation have a new drug-free option to help get some relief. It’s a pill that vibrates in…
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Relay for Life Hosts first meeting of year
One in three adults in the United States will be diagnosed with some form of cancer in their…
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Elderly hunger risk in Yuma remains high
Thousands of senior citizens in Yuma are at risk of going hungry due to rising food costs and food shortages in Yuma…
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NAU expands nursing program with grant
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – As the nursing shortage continues putting a strain on hospitals nationwide, the Arizona Department of Health…
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5 million bottles of Fabuloso cleaner recalled
(CNN/KYMA, KECY) – A popular cleaning product is being recalled. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says Fabuloso, the multi-purpose cleaner,…
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Experts call out “predatory” ads for baby formula
(CNN/KYMA, KECY) – Health experts are hoping to end marketing tactics for baby formula that they call “exploitative.” According to the medical…
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U.S. Task Force: More BP screenings during pregnancy
(CNN/KYMA, KECY) – A government task force is recommending more screening for high blood pressure during pregnancy. The U.S. Preventive Services…
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Arizona State Veterans Home plans new renovations
20 new patients and 20 new bedrooms are scheduled to be added to the veteran’s…
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