Onvida Health partners with local contractor for new medical center
A local hospital partners with a family-owned construction company to build a new medical center in San Luis,…
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Onvida Health and AdvoKATE Foundation to host “Shine a Light” cancer awareness event
The Foundation of Onvida Health, in collaboration with the AdvoKATE Foundation, is hosting its annual “Shine a Light” cancer awareness event that…
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Medical Minutes: Understanding sun poisoning
Most of us have experienced the pain of a sunburn, but there’s more severe condition many don’t people recognize, which is sun poisoning. It can even…
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Medical Minutes: Hydration in the heat – know the risk
Here in Yuma where summer temperatures routinely climb above 110 degrees, staying hydrated isn’t just a health tip, it can save your…
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California resident tests positive for bubonic plague
A South Lake Tahoe resident tested positive for the bubonic plague and is believed to have been bitten by an infected flea while camping in the…
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Walmart recalls its Great Value shrimp over potential radioactive contamination
The frozen shrimp were imported from Indonesian company Pt. Bahari Makmur Sejati and sold at Walmart stores as Great Value brand frozen raw…
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Onvida Health launches Psychiatry Residency Program
This marks the third residency program at Onvida Health, joining existing programs in family and sports…
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Dietician offers healthy suggestions when packing school lunches
Registered dietician Megan McNamee, the co-author of “Feeding Littles Lunches,” stopped by CBS Mornings with some tasty suggestions. Some examples…
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Onvida Health achieves four-star rating on Google
The hospital has gone from 2.4 stars to a four-star rating on Google. They say this is a milestone…
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OTC birth control pill expands access to more people
A new study shows more than 26% of the people taking the “O-pill” were not using any birth control…
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New blood pressure guidelines recommend less alcohol
Health experts have released updated guidelines for managing blood pressure, including an earlier start to treatment and a stronger focus on cutting…
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Americans are drinking less alcohol
A new Gallup poll finds that Americans are drinking alcohol at the lowest levels in decades. Only 54% of U.S. adults said they currently drink,…
Continue Reading Medical Minutes: The hidden dangers of energy drinks
From long work days to tough workouts, energy drinks have become a go-to for many people trying to boost their stamina, but they may be doing more…
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Local reaction to Trump announcing plans to reclassify cannabis
Aroma Cannabis and Yuma Dispensary both say the change could bring significant benefits including easier access to banking services, reduced tax…
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signs executive order to lower cost of prescription drugs
Governor Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) signed an executive order last week to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Arizona…
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Fast walking is key longevity, research says
Analysis of the data showed study participants who fast-walked for at least 15 minutes every day saw a nearly 20% reduction in premature…
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YCADC highlights Overdose Awareness Month
The Yuma County Anti Drug Coalition (YCADC) is observing Overdose Awareness Month to honor the lives lost to…
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Local mother battles through another surgery following tumor removal
27-year-old Jasmin Williams was first diagnosed with a cancerous tumor on her pancreas, however things soon became even more…
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Friendly’s recalls ice cream over mislabeled packages
More than 300 tubs of ice cream were packaged in Vanilla Bean containers, but with Cookies & Cream lids. The affected cartons were distributed in…
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Former U.S. surgeon general on CDC shooting and vaccine research cuts
Dr. Jerome Adams, former U.S. Surgeon General, spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about a shooting which left a police officer in…
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