Flu season’s first child death in Pinal County
The Arizona Department of Health Services says Pinal County has its first child death due to influenza…
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After a year, omicron still driving COVID surges and worries
A year after omicron began its assault on humanity, the ever-morphing coronavirus mutant drove COVID-19 case counts higher in many places just as…
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VIDEO: Measles now an imminent global threat
The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control say “measles is an imminent threat in every region of the world.”…
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New study reveals new boosters add only limited protection against Covid-19
According to a first of its kind, real-world study – new boosters add limited protection against…
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YRMC modifies visitor restrictions ahead of flu season
Cases of the flu are on the rise, and the Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is combating against…
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Colorado Fire Dept. rescues kids from icy lake
Four children fell through an icy lake Tuesday in…
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FDA announces shortage of Amoxicillin, working to fix the issue
The U.S. is experiencing a shortage of a drug commonly used to treat bacterial infections in…
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Flu spreading fast across United States, CDC responds
According to a report from the CDC, the flu is spreading fast across the…
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Rural Metro mourns and remembers fallen firefighter
A somber remembrance ceremony took place as Rural Metro laid a fallen firefighter to…
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Arizona State student creates gender identity app
For those questioning their gender identity, it can be challenging finding support while working through that…
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Green Day Produce recalls enoki mushroom packages due to possible health risk
Green Day Produce is recalling its enoki mushroom packages sold between September and October because they could be contaminated with Listeria…
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Governor-Elect Katie Hobbs says she’ll call a special session on abortion law
Planned Parenthood Arizona endorsed Hobbs, believing she will veto strict abortion laws at the…
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DEA’s National Perscription Drug Take Back Day celebrated nationwide
Communities across the country celebrated DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by safely throwing away unneeded…
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Yuma VA Clinic to re-open Monday
The Yuma VA Community Clinic says they will resume clinic operations on Monday, November 21.The…
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YRMC celebrates innovation week and its Quality Hall of Fame
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) employees participated in their fourth annual innovation week and were able to share ways to improve care in our…
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The City of El Centro change hospital operation
The City of El Centro says its decision to change how the hospital operates is based on an increase in financial issues over the last five years and…
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Doctor Adolphe Edward no longer the Chief Executive Officer of ECRMC
The El Centro City Council voted to reinforce the governance and financial sustainability of El Centro Regional Medical Center…
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VA provides healthcare to local veterans in mobile units at the American Legion Post 19
The Yuma VA Clinic has been closed since Friday, affecting over 42-hundred of our local…
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Sen. Kelly’s bills advance out of committee
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly advanced three bills out of the Senate Committee on Indian…
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WACOG and Yuma residents receive Wildfire awards
The WACOG Human Services staff demonstrated service, spirit and extraordinary action to learn new ways of serving people throughout the…
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