Sen. Kelly highlights bill to clean up abandoned mines and water
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly stressed the need to pass the bipartisan Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines…
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Kate Campa lost her battle in fighting childhood cancer, but her legacy will help save other children’s lives
Even though Childhood Cancer Awareness month is coming to an end, children who are battling cancer will still be fighting 365 days a year 24 hours a…
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Family Caregiver Virtual Symposium set for Oct. 13
Duet is hosting a Fall Family Caregiver Virtual Symposium on October 13,…
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El Centro Regional Medical Center in need of more funding
The Chief Executive Officer of El Centro Regional Medical Center says the hospital is financially struggling.…
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Breaking down the negative suicide stigma
Suicide can sometimes be a taboo topic, but the best way to break down the negative stigma is to talk about…
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Planned Parenthood to appeal abortion ruling
A ruling by a Pima County judge re-instated a law banning abortions put on the books when Arizona was not even a…
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Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center offers free Uber rides
This Friday, the Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center is offering free Uber…
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SLHS Mental and Social Health students create yellow ribbons for Suicide Prevention Month
In a press release, the San Luis High School (SLHS) Mental and Social Health students created 300 yellow…
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Milestone in YFD Cancer Fighting Precautions
On September 26, 2022, a milestone has been reached in the Yuma Fire Department (YFD)’s fight against…
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This police chief’s reforms could be a model for other communities
Police encounters with people dealing with mental health issues can go very wrong, very quickly. Often, the presence of a law enforcement officer…
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Stress impact on women who want to get pregnant
A new study finds that stress could play a significant role in a woman’s ability to achieve…
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You may have a lot more to lose from not quitting than you think, experts say
When Rajagopal Raghunathan told family and friends he would be running his first marathon, he didn’t anticipate the twinge he felt in his foot while…
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Arizona abortion law could become clearer this week
A judge in Pima County could rule on abortion rights in Arizona this…
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Years after water crisis, Flint residents reported high rates of depression, PTSD
In a new study, researchers say that the experiences of residents of Flint, Michigan, show that environmental disasters like the water crisis can…
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Drug overdose death rates highest among American Indian people and middle-age Black men, study shows
Drug overdose deaths in the United States increased sharply throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, reaching record levels in 2021. But the burden on…
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For the first time, US task force proposes recommendation to screen for anxiety in adults
The US Preventive Services Task Force says for the first time that adults under the age of 65 should be screened for anxiety, according to a draft…
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$13.5 million coming to Arizona to address PFAS
Arizona Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly announced that $13,587,000 will be invested in…
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Biden: ‘The pandemic is over’
President Joe Biden said he believes the Covid-19 pandemic is “over” in an appearance on CBS’ “60 Minutes,” but acknowledged the US still has a…
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Psychological distress linked to long COVID
If you suffer from anxiety, depression, or loneliness, you may be a higher risk of developing long…
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Yuma agriculture lab helps prevent COVID-19 outbreaks, now expanding to other targets
The Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture helped prevent COVID-19 outbreaks in Yuma County using wastewater-based epidemiology.…
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