HHS Secretary RFK Jr. stops in Phoenix on his Make America Healthy Again tour
He was given a hero’s welcome at the capitol, but one key politician was not happy to see him…
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Onvida Health becomes first hospital in Arizona to perform new procedure for high blood pressure patients
The new procedure is minimally invasive and calms overactive nerves that send messages to the brain to increase blood pressure in the…
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Onvida Health lifts visitor restrictions as flu season comes to an end
The restrictions were implemented back in January due to an increase in of flu and RSV cases, and were limited to only one visitor at a time, and…
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Onvida launches free water safety workshops
Drowning is a leading cause of death for young children, and local officials say more needs to be done to prevent…
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Federal grant cuts stop public heath programs across Arizona
The cuts affect COVID-19 response programs, vaccine distributions, and disease tracking efforts…
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Miss Glendale 2025 hosts Tiny Dancers, Big Hearts event
The event took place at the Yuma Ballet Academy at noon, and featured ballet lessons, learning activities, photo ops and more. Proceeds from the…
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IVC to launch largest nursing cohort for fall semester
In a press release, the program is said to be doubling “its entry-level Registered Nursing (RN) enrollment and increases total capacity across…
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Onvida Health introduces cutting-edge Ion Robot for early lung cancer detection
The hospital has introduced the Ion robotic system, a groundbreaking tool designed to improve the detection of small lung nodules, ultimately…
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States can now stop those using federal food assistance from buying soft drinks
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that states can stop those using federal food assistance from buying soft…
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Sonora Quest launches new male fertility at home test
The test is ideal for people who have been struggling with infertility for over a year or those with underlying health…
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Doctors considered ending Pope Francis’ medical treatment
Doctors coordinating the Pope’s hospital care said his medical team briefly considered considered suspending treatment after a breathing crisis last…
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Convention in Tucson shuts down due to “contagious virus”
An NBC affiliate in Tucson reports the Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention, held at Casino Del Sol, has been canceled by the Tribal Medical…
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Former FDA commissioner on measles outbreak and CDC director candidates
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Former FDA Commissioner, spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the measles outbreak and the two candidates…
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Locals attend 29th Annual Relay for Life event
The event started at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex and will go until 11:00…
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Local car club donates money to Cancer Center
The New Class Car Club raised $14,750 during their annual car show earlier this year, with $12,000 of the money going to gas vouchers while the…
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Locals react to Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego’s Medicaid Town Hall
Senator Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego hosted a town hall in Phoenix, urging people to speak of their opposition against potential Medicaid…
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Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego hold Medicaid town hall
In a press release, the town hall will “make clear the stakes of Republicans’ plan to cut Medicaid health care coverage,” which is known as the…
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Americans give top reasons for not having children
According to a report from the Pew Research Center, 37% of Americans under 50 say they are unlikely to have children in 2018, but rose 10% in…
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Study: Microplastics can spread dangerous bacteria
Microplastics may be contributing to the spread of dangerous antibiotic resistant superbugs, according to a new…
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Patient in Australia becomes first person to receive an artificial heart
The 40-year-old patient received the titanium implant last November, and it kept him alive for 100 days until his donor heart became available…
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