FDA recalls eye drops after reports of blindness
The FDA warns that a microbial contaminant found in the eye drops could cause eye infections that lead to…
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USDA propose reduction of sugar and sodium in school lunches
The Department of Agriculture wants to make school breakfasts and lunches healthier. The agency has unveiled new proposed guidelines to reduce both…
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Cause of death released for former Arizona swimmer Ty Wells
Authorities have released the cause of death for former University of Arizona swimmer Ty…
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Car show raises funds for pediatric hospital patients
Hundreds gathered at the Foothills Cruisers Arizona Marketplace to check out classic and unique cars, trucks, and special interest…
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California schools drop vaccine requirement
In a major reversal, California is calling off its COVID vaccine requirement for all students to get back into…
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One Eagles fan and one Chiefs fan share a kidney bond
Two former Marines, a Chiefs fan and Eagles fan, form an unbreakable bond after one donates a kidney to the…
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Vo Medical Center moves to new location
Vo Medical Center moved to a new clinic facility and invited the community to a free luncheon for the grand…
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Arizona and California release weekly COVID updates
While President Joe Biden said that the COVID-19 national and public emergencies will end in May, Arizona and California, as well as Yuma and…
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Ozzy Osbourne cancels tour due to health concerns
British rock star Ozzy Osbourne has been forced to cancel his upcoming tour as he continues to deal with a serious spine…
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YRMC opens Behavioral Health Center
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) said mental health was the most pressing health issue according to the YRMC 2022 Community Health Needs…
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Congressman Raul Ruiz raises awareness on Salton Sea issues
Congressman Raul Ruiz spoke at the House Energy and Commerce Committee to raise awareness of the Salton…
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Roundtable discusses future of Imperial Valley healthcare
Community leaders and healthcare professionals all throughout Imperial County met on Saturday to discuss the future of their changing healthcare…
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Kate’s Dance took place at Yuma High School
Local high schools and dance studios performed at Snyder Auditorium at Yuma High School on Saturday. They paid tribute to late dancing star Kate…
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ECRMC will continue serving as a base hospital
El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) announced to the community in a news conference that the hospital’s medical and emergency services are…
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Yuma County Emergency Medical Services come together to learn skills that could save your life
Nine emergency medical service (EMS) agencies throughout Yuma County came together for training on critical skills that benefit the community and to…
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Big changes coming to ECRMC
El Centro Medical Center (ECRMC) sent a formal notice to the Imperial County Public Health Department saying it will no longer offer base hospital…
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Arizona and California releases weekly COVID-19 updates
While the new COVID case numbers for Arizona went up from 2,751 to 3,554, the new COVID case numbers for Yuma County went down from 327 to…
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1st pediatric-related death in Maricopa County this season
Health officials in Arizona’s largest county have confirmed the first pediatric-related death this season in the Phoenix metro…
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ECRMC and PMH clear the record at Supervisors’ meeting
Representatives from both El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) and Pioneers Memorial Hospital came before the Imperial County Board of…
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People hold rally in Madison to support abortion rights
Hundreds of people attended the National Women’s March in Madison. This is in support of reproductive health and a woman’s right to an…
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