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Valley groups combat Alzheimer's Disease in Blacks, …

12/6/2021
Banner Health is joining forces with partner organizations to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s Disease in communities of color.

Arizona health officials warn of consequences of …

11/29/2021
At Copper Queen Community Hospital in Bisbee, the operating room in the 13-room health care center closed its doors temporarily, canceling 17 routine colonoscopies as a result, and the hospital …

Top Arizona medical adviser: Masks would help

11/23/2021
PHOENIX — The governor’s chief medical adviser said Tuesday said COVID infections could be cut sharply if people would do more to protect themselves, including wearing masks. But Dr. …

Valley hospitals grapple with skyrocketing cost of …

11/23/2021
In a normal year, hospitals have no problem staffing their halls with travel nurses to fill in gaps or prepare for the busy winter months. But 2021, much like the year before, has not been a normal year for the health care industry.

Phoenix hospitals concerned as COVID cases rise

11/18/2021
Phoenix-area hospital leaders are concerned by a sudden increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Arizona as the holiday season approaches. The Arizona Department of Health Services …

West Nile virus tapering off after reaching record …

11/12/2021
As COVID-19 cases continue to be reported at a steady plateau in Arizona, the state’s record West Nile virus cases are beginning to taper off during the cooler winter months.

Delayed cancer screenings lead to more Valley cases

10/12/2021
During October, breast cancer awareness is often top of mind.

Valley Pfizer vaccine recipients get 3rd shot at …

9/30/2021
On Sept. 24, officials finally recommended the use of COVID-19 booster shots to expand immunity against the virus for a few key groups.

High rainfall brings West Nile virus cases to Phoenix

9/28/2021
COVID-19 isn’t the only virus making its way through Maricopa County at the moment. The West Nile virus, a disease carried by some mosquitoes, is on the rise in the Valley, thanks to record high rainfall.

Hospitals seeing COVID-19 plateau, expect it to worsen

9/23/2021
Severe hospitalizations for COVID-19 complications have plateaued in recent weeks, but local health experts say that’s likely a short-lived phenomenon.

Arizona has one of highest COVID-19 death rates in US

9/20/2021
Over the course of the past 18 months, Arizona has amassed one of the highest COVID-19 fatality rates in the country.

Arizona offers funding help to understaffed …

9/16/2021
The state of Arizona is stepping in to help hospitals suffering with severe staffing shortages amid a third wave of COVID-19.