Coronavirus: Phoenix Grocery Stores To Open Early For Seniors

Three Phoenix area grocery chains will begin opening early every Wednesday for those 65 and older.

Virus Prompts Gov. Ducey To Declare State Of Emergency In Arizona

Gov. Doug Ducey Wednesday issued the declaration and an executive order which will lower health care costs associated with the virus.

Coronavirus Cases Emerge In Canada From Passengers On Flight From Phoenix Sky Harbor

Two Canadian passengers who flew on WestJet from Phoenix to Toronto on Feb. 28 have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Diocese of Phoenix Changes Practices Amid Coronavirus Fears

Parishes are encouraged to change a number of liturgical practices to prevent the spread of the flu and the new coronavirus.

Coronavirus In Arizona: 2 New Cases Reported In Pinal County

Both individuals have tested presumptive positive for the new coronavirus, bringing total cases in the state to five.

AZ Coronavirus: Presumptive Case Confirmed In Maricopa County

The patient is recovering at home and is expected to make a full recovery. In Arizona, 32 people have been tested; 24 have been cleared.

Scottsdale Doctor Remains Stuck In Coronavirus Quarantine

San Antonio's mayor declared that the evacuees are not to leave Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Monday as scheduled.

Gov. Ducey, AZ Health Director To Provide Coronavirus Update

An update for Arizona residents on the COVID-19 virus will be broadcast at 2:30 p.m. Monday

Coronavirus: ASU Students Describe Chaotic Return From China

Arizona State University students studying abroad quickly left China after the new coronavirus outbreak, leaving their belongings behind.

Reports Of Vaping Illnesses, Deaths Decline: See Arizona Cases

After spiking in August 2019 and peaking a month later, vaping illnesses are declining, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

Arizona Scientists Work On Coronavirus Vaccine Amid CDC Warning

As Arizona State University and other researchers work on a vaccine, the CDC warns coronavirus is likely to “take a foothold in the U.S.”

Health Provider Offers Cooking Classes To Address Diabetes Among Phoenix Native Americans

The 20-week course, which is free and open to anyone, is held morning and evening every Thursday through June 4.

Coronavirus Hits AZ: Officials Confirm Case In Tempe, 1 Of 5 In U.S.

A Maricopa County resident who recently returned from Wuhan, China, is one of five confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in the U.S.

Arizona Coronavirus Case Confirmed, Bringing U.S. Total To 5

Arizona public health officials confirmed a fifth U.S. case of the new coronavirus. The person recently traveled to Wuhan, China.

Arizona 8th Worst In U.S. When It Comes To Vaccination Rates

A new study of national vaccination rates shows Arizona falling in near the bottom of the pack.

AZ Clinic Urges Genetic Testing Urged For Women With Family History Of Breast Cancer

HonorHealth, a health care system based in Phoenix, helps cover the cost of breast cancer screenings.

Hispanic Children Less Often Diagnosed With Autism, CDC Says

The CDC said autism is 1.6 times less likely to be diagnosed among Hispanic children compared with their white counterparts.

Social Seclusion Cited As One Factor Affecting Senior Health In AZ

More quality time with elderly citizens could help turn around Arizona’s faltering standing in a national report on senior health.

High Suicide Rates In AZ Lead To Prevention Awareness Efforts

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among Arizonans ages 15-34, according to a 2019 study.

ASU Develops Program To Prevent Debilitating Chronic Anxiety In Children

Researchers at Arizona State University’s department of psychology created Compass for Courage to address anxiety.

AZ Life Expectancy Fell, Driven By Deaths Of Younger People

A report shows that the U.S. life expectancy fell from 79.1 to 78.9 years in 2016. In Arizona, the number fell from 79.6 to 79.3 years.

Navajo Native Americans Fight Historical Discrimination To Lower Diabetes, Obesity Rates

Native American adults are 50% more likely to be affected by obesity than non-Hispanic whites, according to a report by the CDC.

America’s Health Rankings 2019: Arizona Ranks No. 31

The United Health Foundation has released its annual America’s Health Rankings. Find out why Arizona finished in the bottom half.

Listeria Cases Prompt Egg-Products Recall, Including In Arizona

If you’re using egg products in your holiday season dinners or desserts, you’ll want to read this listeria warning first.

Mumps Is On The Rise In Maricopa County

Maricopa County is experiencing a community-wide outbreak of mumps, a contagious disease that can lead to serious consequences.

Maricopa County Officials Ask For Help In Stopping Mumps Outbreak

Maricopa County officials Thursday announced a community-wide mumps outbreak, and are asking the public and doctors to help stop it.

As Maternal Mortality Rises In U.S., CA Bucks The Trend

CA's maternal mortality rate declined 55% from 2006 to 2013, to 7.3 deaths per 100,000 births from 16.9 deaths per 100,000 births.

First 2019 Child Flu Death Confirmed In Maricopa County

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health Tuesday confirmed the county's first child flu death of 2019. The victim was an infant.

Maricopa Tapped For Program Aimed At HIV Prevention For Uninsured

Maricopa County is one of dozens of state and local governments tapped Tuesday to be part of a federal initiative to combat HIV infections.

Phoenix Grant Aims To Boost Patient Health Through Park Time

According to a new initiative in Phoenix, a healthier lifestyle can be a walk in the park – literally.

Phoenix Shanti Group To Close, But Leaves Legacy Of Aids/HIV Treatment

The Phoenix Shanti Group is a nonprofit that has been serving HIV+ patients with a history of drug abuse or homelessness since 1987.

'San Joaquin Valley Fever' May Spread Beyond CA And AZ

Areas with more than 10 cases per 100,000 people include Kern County in California and Maricopa, Pinal and Pima counties in Arizona.

Grant Allows Native American Nonprofit To Expand Phoenix Medical Services

More medical services will be available to Native Americans in metro Phoenix, thanks to a $200,000 federal grant.

St. Luke’s Medical Center In Phoenix Closing: How To Get Records

St. Luke's Medical Center's occupancy rate has been below 40 percent for the past two years; here’s what patients need to know.

Walmart ‘Great Value’ Meats Sold In Phoenix Might Have Salmonella

The USDA recently announced a recall of possibly-salmonella-tainted Walmart "Great Value" meat patties. Some were sold at Phoenix stores.

Prediabetes Screenings May Lower Diabetes Rate Among AZ Minorities

In Arizona, Native Americans, African Americans and Hispanics are more likely to die of diabetes than non-Hispanic whites.

More Geriatric Specialists Needed For Aging AZ Baby Boomers

But Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix and a handful of other hospitals are changing the way geriatric emergencies are handled.

West Nile Virus, At Record High, Leads To 16 Deaths In Arizona

An ADHS report shows 156 confirmed and probable cases in Arizona, with all but 11 in Maricopa County.

Brain ‘Pacemakers’ Might Slow Alzheimer’s Deterioration

A brain implant used for Parkinson's recently completed a successful phase 2 clinical trial in Alzheimer's disease patients in Phoenix.

Phoenix Named Among Top 20 Mosquito Cities In U.S.

A new report ranked the fifty cities that had the highest number of mosquito services last year. See where Phoenix landed.