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Respiratory viruses are still circulating widely in Arizona. The Arizona Department of Health Services confirmed 3,094 influenza cases last week – that's more than double what’s expected for this time of year.
Jan. 11, 2024
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More than 25 million people in the U.S. have limited English proficiency – a hindrance to accessing effective healthcare. Now, cancer-communication researchers are working to lower that barrier using Spanish-speaking chatbots.
Jan. 11, 2024
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this month that Arizona is one of the 44 states, territories, and tribes set to launch a permanent summer grocery benefits plan for children.
Jan. 10, 2024
Stethoscope in a doctor's office.
More than 325,000 Arizonans have picked a plan on healthcare.gov – a nearly 40% jump since last year. That comes after about 436,000 people in the state lost Medicaid coverage, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Jan. 10, 2024
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A measure to expand abortion rights in Arizona has not even qualified for ballots yet. But a new campaign is already trying to block it.
Jan. 10, 2024
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Earlier this week, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs reaffirmed her commitment to improving long-term care during her State of the State address.
Jan. 10, 2024
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The Arizona Department of Health and Human Services has released its annual report on HIV and AIDS. The number of cases in the state has reached an all-time high, surpassing the previous peak from the 1980s.
Jan. 6, 2024
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Respiratory illnesses like the flu continue to be high or very high across 38 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Frank LoVecchio of Valleywise Health says getting vaccinated can dramatically decrease the chance of hospitalization.
Jan. 6, 2024
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Blood donations are urgently needed in Arizona right now and the state’s largest blood drive is coming up this week.
Jan. 2, 2024
Havasu Falls
The Supai Health Station opened in November 2023, replacing a 2,200-square-foot clinic constructed in 1972. The new facility provides space for primary care, dental, pharmacy and medication dispensing, lab, and radiology services.
Jan. 2, 2024
Kathy Ritchie
Senior field correspondent Kathy Ritchie has been deep in the world of menopause for her podcast, Period. The End. (But Not Really). She just wrapped up those episodes and joined The Show to talk more about what she learned about menopause in the workplace.
Jan. 2, 2024
Kyle Murphy ASU football
The need to be bigger, faster, stronger, and still bigger, comes with a complicated relationship with food as offensive lineman strive to hit a certain weight.
Jan. 2, 2024
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There were 502 people admitted to Arizona hospitals for COVID-19 during the week of Dec. 23. That’s much higher than weekly admissions the state reported during summer and fall. But it’s a small fraction of the hospitalizations the state saw during the last three years.
Jan. 1, 2024
Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix
When an older adult lands in the emergency room, it can be disorienting and even lead to worse outcomes. That’s one reason why Banner University became the first accredited geriatric emergency department in Arizona several years ago. Now, it’s the first again for something else.
Dec. 29, 2023
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The number of abortions performed in Arizona dropped to the lowest level in more than a decade after the U.S. Supreme Court in 2022 overturned Roe v. Wade, according to recently released data from the state.
Dec. 29, 2023
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 bivalent omicron booster vial
There’s some good news and bad news in the world of vaccines. Most nursing home residents in Arizona still haven’t gotten their COVID-19 booster. And for the first time, vaccines are available to protect against four respiratory illnesses.
Dec. 28, 2023
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The Department of Health Services has released a list of the state’s most popular baby names from 2023.
Dec. 27, 2023
Carl Jimenez
It may be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but a new survey by the American Heart Association shows it’s also the “stress, stressful-est season of all.” The organization has tips on how to handle the hectic holidays.
Dec. 22, 2023
An upset man in front of a Christmas tree.
In May, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory regarding a national health crisis of loneliness and isolation. Recently, a panel of experts discussed the mental, physical and societal impacts of the problem, which predates COVID-19 but worsened during the pandemic.
Dec. 21, 2023
syringe and vial
The researchers say the tech could be helpful in numerous scenarios, including tracking diseases in communities.
Dec. 21, 2023

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