YCNF hosts 2026 Nurses Gala
According to a press release, the gala, which was in collaboration with Onvida Health and other community partners, took place at the Quechan Casino…
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Locals in Yuma attend 14th Annual Recovery Palooza
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Transitional Living Center Recovery (TLCR) brought together an environment to celebrate what mental health…
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26 healthcare workers awarded scholarships through Onvida Health Foundation
26 scholarships were awarded Thursday night, and each one helps strengthen care for our whole…
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Medical Minutes: Understand UTIs
“A UTI usually causes burning with urination, urgency, and discomfort, but if the infection spreads to the kidneys, it can become much more serious,”…
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Bridal stores require waivers over GLP-1
According to a Wall Street Journal report, stores are struggling to keep up with fluctuating sizes and costly adjustments when brides lose a lot of…
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Get enrolled in life insurance
Karen and Patricia say many people believe life insurance is only for when you pass away, but they say it also offers living…
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Medical Minutes: Understanding kidney stones
Mitzi Pacheco, nurse practitioner from Exceptional Community Hospital in Yuma, explains what kidney stones are what should people do if they have…
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New evidence suggests alcohol related liver disease may be more widespread
According to the Institute of Addiction Medicine, alcohol-related liver disease may be nearly twice as widespread as previously thought largely…
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Smoking habits can lead to health risks
According to iSelect, smokers in Arizona spend more than $2,000 per year on cigarettes, with the average pack costing…
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Onvida Health recognized by Institute Surgical as official Epicenter Case Observation Site
The hospital has been designated by Intuitive as an official Epicenter Case Observation Site, a distinction that highlights both the scale of its…
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Medical Minutes: Understanding headaches
“If you have the worst headache of your life, sudden onset pain, vision changes, confusion, or weakness, those could be signs of something more…
Continue Reading Amazon launches GLP-1 weight loss program
The initiative will integrate weight management into routine care, allowing patients to access treatment as part of ongoing primary…
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Former U.S. Surgeon General on President Trump’s pick for leading the CDC and Tylenol
Dr. Jerome Adams, former U.S. Surgeon General, spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the…
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Local scam targeting Medicare recipients
A local scam is targeting Medicare recipients. The Yuma Police Department (YPD) partnered with Onvida Health to inform the community about what you…
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Onvida Health receives major grant for Veteran Services
The funding will allow the organization to strengthen and better target its behavioral health programs for Veterans, specifically Native…
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Rebecca Crews announces Parkinson’s diagnosis
She’s the wife of actor and former NFL player Terry Crews. They told People Magazine that she’s had the disease for 16…
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Gen Z shifts away from drinking, embraces healthier lifestyles
Generation Z is moving away from alcohol and focusing on living healthier lives, and younger people are becoming known as the generation that…
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Former U.S. Surgeon General on measles case spikes, Casey Means nomination and more
Dr. Jerome Adams, the former U.S. Surgeon General, spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about spikes in measles cases in the U.S.,…
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Addie Packs to host annual 5K Run & Walk for Addie fundraiser
The event is taking place at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2026, at West Wetlands Park, with registration starting at 8:30…
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Medical Minutes: Understanding pneumonia
Pneumonia can quickly become serious, especially for older adults and those with chronic health…
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