New ADHS Public Health Portal launched
It rebuilds how new and already existing data is presented by making it more accessible for…
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Locals attend First Aid and CPR Training event
The event took place at 10:00 a.m. at the Yuma Civic Center, where dozens of locals learn how to perform CPR and first aid to someone in…
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Onvida Health to pause elective procedures next week due to shortage of IV fluid
In a Facebook post, the hospital says it’s stopping these procedures through Tuesday, December 10 to “prioritize emergent and critical…
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Americans facing high medical costs and denied claims
In the past year, one-quarter of American adults have either skipped or postponed healthcare because of the…
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Arizona health care providers file lawsuit to challenge an abortion ban
According to a press release, the ban “is in violation of the state’s new constitutional amendment protecting the fundamental right to…
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Costco’s Kirkland brand issues recall on organic eggs
The announcement shared that the eggs could potentially be contaminated with salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal…
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Health officials warn about Bird Flu found in raw milk
The milk, produced by Raw Farm, has not been linked to any reported illnesses; but authorities ask consumers to avoid drinking it as a…
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Raw milk recalled due to bird flu, shoppers react
The raw food batch in question comes from Fresno County, and California health officials detected Avian influenza, or H5N1 Bird Flu, and called for a…
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IVC expanding Registered Nurse program to 150 students
Imperial Valley College (IVC) announced it will expand the Registered Nurse (RN) program…
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Onvida Health receives special certification for diabetes care
Onvida Health is being recognized for caring for local diabetic patients during National Diabetes…
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President-Elect Trump nominates Dr. Oz for CMS Administrator
In a statement, Trump described Dr. Oz as “an eminent physician, heart surgeon, inventor, and world-class communicator, who has been at the forefront…
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Arizona sees rise in flu cases
The Arizona Department of Health Services reports more than 2,000 total flu cases since the start of the season. They reported 10 cases in…
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El Centro Regional Medical Center negotiations update for health district merger
ECRMC officials provided an update Monday night on ongoing negotiations to join the Imperial Valley Health…
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Onvida Health and Veterans Affairs Office announce new collaboration
Onvida Health and the Veterans Affairs Office have announced a new partnership.…
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Online sales rise for morning-after pill
The CEO of Wisp says women are preparing for the upcoming Trump administration and the possibility that their access to emergency contraception could…
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Onvida Health hosts groundbreaking ceremony for medical campus in San Luis
In a press release, the new campus “will include a modern hospital with inpatient and outpatient observation beds and will provide a wide range of…
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Former White House COVID response coordinator on RFK Jr.’s nomination and vaccines
Deborah Birx spoke to Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for Department of Health and Human Services…
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FDA proposes to end use of decongestant found in cold meds
The Food and Drug Administration has proposed ending the use of a common ingredient found in many popular over-the-counter cold and allergy…
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Florida’s abortion ban to remain in place, other states voted to make changes
Voters in seven states, including Arizona, have approved measures to protect or expand abortion rights, but a bid to restore protections for the…
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“Movember”: A month to raise awareness of men’s health issues
For many men, November is “Movember,” a month to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental…
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