AWC and Onvida Health hosts health symposium
The symposium, which took place at 8:00 a.m. Saturday at the Schoeing Conference Center, served the purpose of sharing insights and future goals to…
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Medical Minutes: Understanding valley fever
Valley fever, the serious respiratory illness, is caused by a fungus that lives in our soil and becomes airborne when the ground is…
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Onvida Health earns three prestigious national recognitions
A local hospital earns three prestigious national recognitions. Onvida Health says it’s been recognized for delivering safe high quality care across…
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Recent study says cycling could protect brain against dementia
Researchers studied years of data from nearly 480,000 people. They found those who cycled had a 19% lower risk of all-cause dementia, and a 22% lower…
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Aquastar recalls more than 85,000 bags of shrimp due to possible health risk
AquaStar (USA) Corp. is recalling more than 85,000 bags of shrimp due to insanitary conditions where the products may have been contaminated with…
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Trump Administration announces autism findings
Over the weekend, President Trump told reporters he believed acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, was “a very big factor” in autism risk…
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Arizona sees rise in obesity rates
Onvida Health says over the last decade, around 30-32% of people struggle with some form of obesity in Yuma County. They say factors include…
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Medical Minutes: Understanding asthma
In a dry and dusty climate like we have here in Arizona, asthma and allergies are more than just seasonal nuances. They can seriously impact daily…
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Former CDC director testifies on Capitol Hill
The fired former head of the CDC appeared on Capitol Hill Wednesday morning where she had a warning for…
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Walmart hosts The Wellness Event
According to a press release, The Wellness Event is taking place at nearly 4,600 Walmart Pharmacies across the country, including Arizona, from 10:00…
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New advances offer hope for hemophilia patients
Hemophilia is a rare inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood doesn’t clot properly, leading to excessive bruising, internal bleeding, and in…
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Fired CDC director set to testify at Senate hearing
Monarez will appear before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on September…
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Several local organizations work together to help save lives this Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and several local organizations are helping save lives and protect mental…
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Arizona woman struggles to get COVID booster amid new vaccination guidelines
Mesa resident Jane Koepsel is frustrated because she’s been trying to get a COVID booster, but keeps hitting…
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Kansas senator on CDC and vaccine hesitancy
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the CDC and vaccine…
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Hope returns as Cancer Resource Center reopens
When the Cancer Resource Center of the Desert closed earlier this year, many cancer patients in Imperial County felt lost. Now, thanks to community…
Continue Reading Medical Minutes: Understanding respiratory illness
As kids head back to school, it’s just a matter of time before we start to see a rise in respiratory infections, from the common cold to the flu and…
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AZ Health Zone faces program cuts
On September 30, the SNAP ED program under AZ Health Zone that works with schools to influence healthy eating and physical activity will cease to…
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American Cancer Society report finds spike in prostate cancer cases
A new American Cancer Society report finds rates of prostate cancer increased 3% a year from 2014 to 2021. The steepest increase was for advanced…
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New guidelines could limit access to COVID-19 vaccine this fall
This year’s COVID-19 vaccines have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for adults 65 and older and younger people with…
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