New weight loss drug approved
A new weight-loss drug is officially hitting the market…
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Yuma Regional Medical Center hosts Innovation Week
The Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is hosting Innovation Week which allows the staff an opportunity to improve patient care and…
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ICSO hosts 6th annual Adult Summit
The Imperial County Sheriff’s Office hosted the sixth annual Adult Summit Wednesday…
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Telemedicine available now for pets in Arizona
A new law in Arizona allows you to take your furry friend to the vet virtually if they are feeling under the weather, relieving the veterinarian…
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After Ohio vote, advocates in a dozen states are trying to put abortion on 2024 ballots
After Ohio voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment protecting the right to abortion and other forms of reproductive healthcare,…
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WACOG hosts annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Sunrise anchor Jacqueline Aguilar was the emcee for the event, where she thanked those who attended for coming to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and…
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YRMC hosts 14th Annual Walk to Remember
Families who have lost their babies through miscarriages, stillbirths, or shortly after being born were encouraged to attend the event to share…
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FDA to consider approving a treatment to cut down sickle cell symptoms
“This therapy is transformative. They will feel so better, but it is not yet curative,” said Dr. Julie Kanter, Director of the University of Alabama…
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Vaping by high school students dropped this year, says US report
In a survey, 10% of high school students said they had used electronic cigarettes in the previous month, down from 14% last…
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Yuma Regional Medical Center and Arizona Western College pairing up for new building
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) and Arizona Western College received approval from the city council on the general plan amendment for the…
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YRMC to host ‘Walk to Remember’ on Saturday
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) will be hosting ‘Walk to Remember,’ which is an annual gathering that remembers and honors babies who are carried…
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Doctors could revive bid to block Arizona ban on abortions performed due to genetic abnormality
In an order issued Monday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sent the case back to a lower court to consider the doctors’ request for a court…
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Yuma County to receive money in Opioid settlement fund agreement
Yuma County will be receiving an estimated 2% of the Arizona Opioid Settlement Fund Agreement allocated to Arizona…
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YRMC Cancer Center seeking artists for their “Art Heals” exhibit
YRMC says they’re currently accepting submissions from creators of all wall art media types, and the art submissions must reflect themes of serenity,…
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Yuma community participates in 15th Annual Cut for the Cause Cut-A-Thon
For those who had long hair, eight inches or more, they received a free haircut, but there was a $20.00 donation for those who wanted a regular…
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Yuma ‘Hog’ Chapter hosts 14th Annual ‘Save the Boobies’ Bike Run
The gathering took place at Bobby’s Territorial Harley-Davidson at 9:00am, with participants signing in at that time. The entry fee was $15.00 per…
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Breast cancer survivors coping with anxiety and depression
MIAMI, (CBS, KYMA/KECY-TV) – According to the American Cancer Society more than 4 million women in the United States are breast cancer survivors. …
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Recent reports highlight mental health struggles of first responders
According to a report from the U.S. Dept. of Health, some 30 percent of first responders have reported dealing with behavioral health conditions such…
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Local high school hosts Fentanyl awareness presentation for students
Somerton High School and U.S. Border Patrol Yuma Sector hosted a presentation to educate the community about the dangers of…
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RSV cases increasing in Yuma County
Cases of RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, have started to rise across the country as cold and flu season are…
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