St. Luke’s Medical Center teaches Phoenix bystanders to ‘Stop the Bleed’
PHOENIX — When there's an emergency, the first rule is to call 911.
Report: State’s drug, alcohol, suicide death rates to climb by 2025
WASHINGTON - A new report says death rates in Arizona from drugs, alcohol and suicides could grow by 38 percent over the next decade unless action is taken now to head off the problem.
Health leaders to offer opioid education to student-athletes across Arizona
PHOENIX — Arizona health professionals have educated 4,000 students on the effects of opioid abuse and plan to expand the program to student-athletes statewide by January.
Hold your horses: Equine therapy a game-changer for those in need
Jack Mills lived in a world of his own as an infant, unable to connect on a social or emotional level.
Study: Latinos more likely to distrust tap water, seek other sources
PHOENIX — Dolores Escobar takes a 30-minute bus ride every Sunday from her house to the closest water-vending machine and carries eight empty gallon jugs with her to refill them.
House extends children’s health coverage, but Senate outlook unclear
WASHINGTON - The House Friday passed a GOP bill to extend the Children's Health Insurance Program for five years by pulling funds from other programs under Obamacare, angering Democrats who called the cuts unnecessary.
Questions, emotions remain after medical examiner’s ruling on Moon Valley player death
PHOENIX — Even with an initial ruling of “blunt-force trauma,” questions and emotions run deep about the death of a Moon Valley High School football player.
Arizona Obamacare premiums may drop, as troubled enrollment opens
WASHINGTON - Arizona is one of the few states expected to see a decrease in average premium costs during the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period that opened Wednesday - if consumers can figure out how to sign up.
Moon Valley High School remembers fallen teammate
PHOENIX -- Moon Valley High School captains brought out a No. 33 jersey to the coin toss. They placed white roses at the 33-yard line. And fans and players alike partook in 33 seconds of silence for the late Carlos Sanchez.
Arizona officials praise Trump’s declaration of public health emergency for opioids
PHOENIX – State leaders and public health officials on Thursday praised President Donald Trump after he declared a public health emergency on the nation’s opioid crisis, saying it’s a good first step. However, at least one local health care professional said it wasn’t enough.
Owner of Chandler drug company charged with bribery, fraud
PHOENIX – The founder and owner of the Chandler-based pharmaceutical company Insys Therapeutics Inc. was arrested in Phoenix on Thursday, charged with using bribes and fraud to profit from illegal distribution of a fentanyl spray meant for cancer patients.
Health care leaders, police and prosecutors join forces to research concussions in domestic violence victims
SCOTTSDALE – Maricopa County prosecutors, Mesa police and health care leaders are teaming up to research the prevalence of concussions in domestic violence victims.
