Dignity Health promotes less smartphone usage, more conversation
What's the first thing you do in the morning?
One Tempe clothing company is helping those with special needs design and exhibit their creative artwork
The T-shirt designed by 13-year-old Kamryn Albers moves from one printing station to another as its artist follows each step with nothing short of elation.
Phoenix Children’s Hospital child life specialists help ease pain for young patients, their families
Vivian Johnson coos in her crib and nods her head as her mother, Lisa Johnson, sings her “Happy Birthday.” She celebrated her first birthday in a small hospital room.
Midwives protest mandatory testing by Arizona Department of Health Services
The Arizona Association of Midwives filed a lawsuit against the Arizona Department of Health Services on Nov. 5.
Maricopa County mental health crisis care services grow
Maricopa County’s psychiatric crisis facilities have more than doubled in the past year as care providers hope to take pressure off of emergency rooms and give police more options for people who need help, not jail time.
Regulators pull one Obamacare option as open enrollment begins
WASHINGTON - Just as open enrollment for the third round of Obamacare was beginning this weekend, federal officials removed from the marketplace an insurance cooperative that had been providing coverage to about 59,000 Arizona residents.
Coalition kicks off health care information program
The Cover Arizona Coalition, comprised of more than 900 community and statewide organizations, began its informational campaign on Monday for those seeking health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
As Obamacare enrollment opens, Arizona insurers continue to tweak plans
WASHINGTON - As open enrollment begins this weekend for the third year of Obamacare, insurance carriers in Arizona are "still trying to figure ... out" which types of plans work best for them and for their customers.
Scientists discover extra genes in elephants that help fight cancer
Scientists have been stumped for decades as to why elephants rarely get cancer. A new discovery, with a link to ASU, may have the answer.
When it comes to fighting cancer through diet, it’s all about moderation
You don’t have to go vegetarian.
Data visualization: Newborn drug exposures
The following graphics depict the number of newborns — born in a hospital — who exhibited signs of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome or exposure to various drugs between 2008 and 2014. The study, conducted by Office of Injury Prevention Arizona Department of Health Services this past July, looked at newborns who were exposed to hallucinogens, cocaine, narcotics and alcohol. Hover over the data for more information. (Graphic by Sara Weber/Cronkite News)
