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County attorneys may challenge Hobbs order over …

7/11/2023
County attorneys are considering next steps, including the possibility of a lawsuit against Gov. Katie Hobbs, after she rejected their request to rescind an executive order that puts the decision to prosecute abortion cases in the hands of the attorney general’s office.

Hobbs tells county attorneys she has legal ground in …

7/7/2023
PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs told 12 county attorneys late Friday she is on legally solid ground in rejecting their request that she rescind her executive order stripping them of their authority to prosecute abortion cases.

Birth control pills allowed to be dispensed by …

7/5/2023
PHOENIX — Beginning Thursday, you should be able to walk in to your local pharmacy and get birth control pills — but only if the pharmacist is willing and believes you’re a good candidate for it.

Banner Health, UA medical school partner to increase …

7/3/2023
By 2030, it is projected that Arizona will require more than 3,600 physicians to adequately meet the health care needs of communities across the state. To help combat this burgeoning issue, Banner …

Abrazo: Cool tips for coping with summer heat

6/29/2023
Summer heat has arrived that can contribute to dangerous conditions for your health.

Arizona women to have easier access to birth control …

6/28/2023
PHOENIX — Women in Arizona are soon going to find it a lot easier to get to get birth control.

Hobbs issues executive orders involved in 'culture …

6/27/2023
PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs is again wading into culture wars, issuing executive orders Tuesday to halt the use of public funds for “conversion therapy” while mandating them for “gender affirming health care,” at least for state and university employees and retirees.

Camp Not-A-Wheeze offers youth with asthma outdoor …

6/27/2023
At this camp nestled among pine trees in northeast Arizona, kids ride horses, pet goats and hold chickens. They play outside with pollen and dust swirling around them – all triggers for their chronic disease.

Reaction mixed on relaxed medical training rules

6/26/2023
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed House Bill 2043 into law April 17 with little publicity. Not everyone’s happy about it. The law, approved with bipartisan support, allows physician’s …

Hobbs signs executive order stripping county attorneys …

6/23/2023
PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs is moving to strip the state’s 15 elected county attorneys of their ability to prosecute doctors and other medical professionals who perform abortions and give it to fellow Democrat Attorney General Kris Mayes.

Glendale crackdown leaves ‘2 or 3’ licensed sober …

6/22/2023
The most effective way to expose fraudulent sober living homes across the Valley has been a standard mode of residents keeping vigilant.

6 tips to keep your brain healthy

6/20/2023
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, an annual observance to raise awareness of the devastating impact of Alzheimer's and to educate people about brain health, including risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s or dementia.