Princess Kate announces she has completed chemotherapy
The princess, who has acknowledged that she has good days and bad days while undergoing treatment, last appeared in public for the Men’s Final at…
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COVID shots no longer free for uninsured people
Pfizer and Moderna said free vaccines would be available through a patient assistance program, but it’s still unclear who would qualify for the free…
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YRMC and District Board settle lawsuit
Yuma Regional Medical Center and Yuma Hospital District #1 have reached a settlement after a four year long legal battle between…
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Med Instead of Meds class teaching locals how to improve their health through diet
A class being offered by the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension in Yuma is teaching locals how to improve their health through…
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YRMC and AdvoKATE to host special lighting ceremony
This event aims to raise awareness and show our support for pediatric cancer patients and their families during Childhood Cancer…
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Special event honoring National Overdose Awareness Day
A special event will be held in Yuma in honor of International Overdose Awareness…
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First case of Monkeypox registered south of the border
The state of Sonora’s health department said a 46-year-old woman from San Luis, Mexico got Monkeypox during a trip to the United…
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Local child recovers from heart surgery
Five-year-old Cash Lozano Was born with heart defects and has been through multiple…
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Recognizing new president of Yuma Regional Medical Group
Yuma Regional Medical Center selected a local doctor as the new president of its medical…
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Sonora Quest Laboratories offering discounted cancer screening kits
Sonora Quest Laboratories offers discounted screening kits to eligible Arizona residents in the battle against colorectal…
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Former FDA commissioner on summer COVID surge
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA Commissioner and Pfizer board member, spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the summer COVID…
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Yuma Medicare Store to host seminar about the program
Sunrise anchor Samantha Byrd spoke with a local Medicare expert about the August 26…
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Dr. Fauci recovering after being hospitalized for contracting West Nile virus
Dr. Anthony Fauci told CBS News that he is recovering at home after being hospitalized with West Nile…
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Exceptional Community Hospital donated first-aid kits to local school
The Exceptional Community Hospital donated first-aid kits to a local…
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High lead levels found in California school district’s drinking water
Parents and teachers are angry over elevated lead levels in drinking water at Oakland schools as there is a growing controversy over lead levels…
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Local doctor selected as President of Yuma Regional Medical Group
The Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has selected Kristina Diaz, MD, MBA, as the President of the Yuma Regional Medical Group…
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YRMC opens new pharmacy in the Foothills
In a press release, the pharmacy, located at YRMC Foothills Medical Plaza, will offer “Foothills and East County residents a convenient and…
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Vitalant blood donation seeks more donors
One of Arizona’s major blood providers is looking for more blood donors for its upcoming…
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Do you have questions about Medicare? An expert in Yuma is hosting two seminars to simplify your options
Two free Medicare seminars, Aug. 26 and Sept. 30 to answer any questions you may have and learn about Medicare basics, enrollment periods, costs,…
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ECRMC reaches 5,000 surgeries using robot technology
An Imperial Valley hospital reached a milestone using state of the art…
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