Blood donors needed as nationwide shortage is underway
A nationwide blood supply shortage is prompting medical professionals to advise Americans to…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Taking the Best S.T.E.P. Forward
community; with her giant chef’s hat and colorful soccer jerseys, she’s able to give opportunities and experiences to children who would otherwise…
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Yuma County has the highest rate of Alzheimer’s in Arizona
“Ask for them to do the cognitive testing that can be done because an early diagnosis actually provides a better quality of life,” Brown…
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YRMC Foothills Emergency Department set to open Wednesday
Yuma Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC) newest development will provide an expanded array of healthcare services to East Yuma…
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World Drowning Prevention Day raises awareness
World Drowning Prevention Day is marked each July 25th to increase awareness about the devastating consequences of drowning. The day plays a crucial…
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Yuma County Public Health offering immunizations for Back to School
Yuma County Public Health Services offers Back to School Immunizations from July 24 to August 4, excluding weekends.…
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YRMC prioritizes employee mental health and wellness
Thanks to the Foundation of YRMC, four “Zen Dens” have been added for staff to take a break, and find peace and comfort, YRMC…
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Death Valley becomes destination spot during ongoing heat wave
Inside the Furnace Creek Visitor Center, in the middle of Death Valley National Park, a quote from Edna Brush Perkins, written on the walls, reads,…
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Pharmaceutical company seeks FDA approval for new Alzheimer’s treatment
According to Eli Lilly, results from a clinical trial found the drug called “Donanemab” helped slow the decline in patients in the early stages of…
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San Francisco holds annual AIDS Walk, thousands attended
Around 2,000 people marched through Golden Gate Park on Sunday for the annual AIDS Walk San Francisco, including Susan McClain and her…
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Arizona mayor on how the heat will affect the border
On Sunday’s episode of Face the Nation, Mesa Mayor John Giles spoke with moderator Margaret Brennan on how the heat will affect the state’s…
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NBC San Diego meteorologist takes surface temperature readings
On Saturday, NBC San Diego meteorologist and journalist Brooke Martell used an infrared thermometer to take the temperature of surfaces that impact…
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California dog owner warns others after dog ingests meth
The Ocean Beach Dog Beach is like Heaven for Kelly Wiehe, and her dog Lily. But their daily trip at the beach last week quickly turned into a…
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El Centro Regional Medical Center responds to update on Assembly Bill 918
IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – This week, Pioneers Memorial Hospital expressed concerns about the new amendment to Bill 918. On July 6,…
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How local first responders assist with medical aid during hot temperatures
Firefighters said it’s a change of pace. During this time, there are more heat-related calls, while in the winter, there are more calls for common…
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YRMC hosts medical career camp
Local students had the opportunity to explore a future in health…
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Arizona emergency room visits increase due to extreme heat
Doctors at Chandler Regional and Valleywise Health Medical Centers say the heat wave is sending more people to ERs in the…
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Local students gain health care skills
The Regional Center for Border Health is making sure our community has the workforce to keep us healthy for years to…
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Local outsider taxpayers can vote ‘No’ to paying taxes for new healthcare district in Imperial County
The new bill that is going to create a new county-wide healthcare district in Imperial County has a new update that brings concerns to local…
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Arizona Medicaid recipients asked to update contact info
The Arizona Health Department said it will send notices and flyers to alert Arizonans about eligibility and enrollment following the COVID-19…
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