SPECIAL REPORT: Fentanyl on the rise
An Imperial Valley mother speaking out after fentanyl claimed the life of her son, what she wishes she knew then, and a powerful message for our…
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NAU receives $6.4 million grant to expand accelerated nursing programs and scholarships
Northern Arizona University (NAU) received a $6.4 million grant to expand its accelerated nursing programs to 16…
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Yuma Regional Medical Center spends $20 million on migrant care
Since December 2021, Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has provided $20 million in uncompensated migrant…
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8-year-old wakes up from coma after a trampoline accident
SAN DIEGO, Ca. (CNN/KYMA, KECY) –Â A young boy in California has woken up from a medically-induced coma after sustaining a brain injury on a…
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SPECIAL REPORT: How Heart Disease affects locals in Yuma County
The Center for Disease Control has found heart disease to be the leading cause of death in the United…
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YRMC and AWC announces a joint venture
The Foundation of Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has received a $500,500 grant from the Flinn…
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AZ rep and Senator present bill to stop forced labor on incarcerated pregnant women
Arizona Representative Athena Salman and Senator Eva Burch introduced legislation to prohibit forced labor for pregnant women in…
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Arizona and California releases weekly COVID number updates
The states of Arizona and California, as well as Yuma and Imperial Counties, have released their weekly COVID number…
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Study: Lower alcohol consumption may lower dementia odds
(CNN/KYMA, KECY) – People who have at least one or two alcoholic drinks a day lower their risk of developing dementia. That’s according to a study…
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Michigan raptor center nurses poisoned bald eagles
Sixteen years after America’s national bird was removed from the endangered species list, the population of eagles is once again being…
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FDA recalls eye drops after reports of blindness
The FDA warns that a microbial contaminant found in the eye drops could cause eye infections that lead to…
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USDA propose reduction of sugar and sodium in school lunches
The Department of Agriculture wants to make school breakfasts and lunches healthier. The agency has unveiled new proposed guidelines to reduce both…
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Cause of death released for former Arizona swimmer Ty Wells
Authorities have released the cause of death for former University of Arizona swimmer Ty…
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Car show raises funds for pediatric hospital patients
Hundreds gathered at the Foothills Cruisers Arizona Marketplace to check out classic and unique cars, trucks, and special interest…
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California schools drop vaccine requirement
In a major reversal, California is calling off its COVID vaccine requirement for all students to get back into…
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One Eagles fan and one Chiefs fan share a kidney bond
Two former Marines, a Chiefs fan and Eagles fan, form an unbreakable bond after one donates a kidney to the…
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Vo Medical Center moves to new location
Vo Medical Center moved to a new clinic facility and invited the community to a free luncheon for the grand…
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While President Joe Biden said that the COVID-19 national and public emergencies will end in May, Arizona and California, as well as Yuma and…
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Ozzy Osbourne cancels tour due to health concerns
British rock star Ozzy Osbourne has been forced to cancel his upcoming tour as he continues to deal with a serious spine…
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YRMC opens Behavioral Health Center
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) said mental health was the most pressing health issue according to the YRMC 2022 Community Health Needs…
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