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. Â …
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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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SPECIAL REPORT: Bringing people back from the brink
Naloxone or as many know it as Narcan can be the difference between life and death, bringing people back from the brink.…
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Sacramento County deputy hospitalized due to chemical exposure
Details were not released on what the chemical was and what the extent of the deputy’s injuries were, but the deputy is said to be in stable…
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Attorneys General announce action against social media companies
Attorneys General across the nation will hold a press conference to announce action against social media companies regarding the mental health of…
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Red Ribbon Week kick off!
The Yuma County Anti-Drug Coalition and the City of Yuma kicked off Red Ribbon Week Monday morning with a ceremony.…
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YRMC to host ‘Stop the Bleed’ event on Saturday
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is hosting an event this weekend to teach you how to save…
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Local event to provide life-saving training for community
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) announced its “Stop the Bleed: Train the Trainer” event, which will allow individuals to gain life-saving…
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Local high school district to host community forum on fentanyl awareness
The event will be on Thursday, October 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Jimmie Cannon Theater at Southwest High School, 2001 Ocotillo Drive in…
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YRMC staff gather together for 2023 Quality Hall of Fame Presentations
Yuma Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC) health system presented quality improvement projects on Tuesday as part of their 2023 Quality Hall of Fame…
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Sure Helpline Center open for services and introduces new board of directors
Sure Helpline Center announced they have a new board of directors and are open for services Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5…
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