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Going to grocery store dangerous for most vulnerable

4/13/2020
Northwest Valley Connect (NVC) is now delivering groceries and medications to our clients in the West Valley. Our vulnerable adults age 65+ and/or with disabilities need the communities help more than ever right now during the COVID-19 pandemic.

10 ways to find comfort in uncertain times

4/9/2020
In times of great stress, we are especially vulnerable; the social distancing we are all practicing to stay safe is taking its toll and we are challenged trying to keep our children mentally and physically active.

Email, text message, voicemail alert system started …

4/9/2020
The City of Apache Junction has partnered with CivicReady to implement a temporary mass-notification system for up-to-date coronavirus information. The CivicReady solution will allow city …

Gilbert, Glendale businesses selling T-shirts to …

4/9/2020
The owners of two local apparel companies, Gilbert-based Iconic Arizona and Glendale-based Goodfellas Merch, are partnering to offer two new T-shirt designs with all proceeds benefiting the AZ …

Apache Junction Police Department officers to wear …

4/9/2020
Apache Junction Police Department officers will be wearing masks in accordance with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Even though things may start to look …

Robinson: I have been quarantined with COVID-19 for 2 …

4/9/2020
If you could get word to the Pinal County powers-that-be who are suing for correct Pinal County numbers of people who have COVID-19 --- I, Heidi A Robinson, have it. Have been quarantined with it for …

Docimo: Tips to help make walking one of your healthy …

4/8/2020
With an increased focus on practicing healthy habits – such as washing hands frequently and staying home when sick to help avoid spreading COVID-19 – it’s important to remain …

Pinal County announces first deaths resulting from …

4/8/2020
Two people in Pinal County with COVID-19 have died. Both suffered from underlying health conditions, officials said. "Pinal County Public Health Department is saddened to report two deaths in the …

Pinal County elected officials sue public health …

4/7/2020
A state representative, two council members, two mayors, a fire chief and a county supervisor have filed a lawsuit to force the state and Pinal County to release information by ZIP code on where COVID-19 patients are coming from.

Tractor Supply Co. seeks to hire 5,000 team members

4/7/2020
Tractor Supply Co., a rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S. that has stores near Apache Junction and in Queen Creek, today announced additional steps it is taking to protect the health and safety of …

Free temporary digital library cards provided by …

4/7/2020
The Maricopa County Library District facilities remain closed until further notice, but county libraries are still providing critical services to the public, including digital learning opportunities. …

BCBSAZ waives cost-sharing for COVID-19 care

4/6/2020
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona announces that it will waive cost sharing for insured members receiving care for COVID-19 related treatment from in-network providers through May.