Arizona has had at least eight cases of mysterious, polio-like disease
WASHINGTON - Arizona health officials have confirmed at least eight cases of acute flaccid myelitis since 2014, an extremely rare polio-like "mystery disease" that leaves its mostly young victims with weakness and paralysis in limbs or other muscles. They are among 386 confirmed cases nationwide.
Changes to state’s Medicaid program meant to improve patient experience, efficiency
PHOENIX – Arizona officials merged its system for mental health care and physical ailments under the state Medicaid program known as AHCCCS. The move on Oct. 1 is meant to increase efficiency and improve service to 1.5 million low-income residents.
‘Somebody’s going to have to use less’: Colorado River managers grapple with drought plans
PAGE - The seven states along the Colorado River are trying to find a solution to preserve the declining river, which provides water to 40 million people.
Red Cross mental-health volunteers help victims deal with emotional trauma from Hurricane Florence
PHOENIX – The American Red Cross is helping victims of Hurricane Florence cope with the disaster.
New center to research early detection, treatment of Alzheimer’s and other diseases
TEMPE – ASU and Banner Health opened a research center to help detect, prevent and treat Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.
After years of increases, Arizona 2019 health premiums likely to drop
WASHINGTON - After several years of double- and triple-digit increases in health insurance premiums, Arizona could see premiums fall more than 4 percent in 2019, one of only 11 states looking at a drop, and a sharp turnaround for Arizona.
Advocates urge Brnovich to pull out of states’ challenge to Obamacare
WASHINGTON - Health care advocates urged Attorney General Mark Brnovich to pull Arizona out of a multistate lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, saying the court case could deny coverage to vulnerable state residents.
‘You’re not going to wake up’: In wake of concussion survey, former football prospect shares story
PHOENIX – A new survey says more Arizona parents aren’t allowing their children to play football due to concussion fears. A former ASU commit shares his story.
McCain discontinues cancer treatment, a year after diagnosis
WASHINGTON - Sen. John McCain has discontinued treatment for the deadly brain cancer he has been living with since last summer, his family announced Friday., more than a year after he announced his diagnosis with glioblastoma.
Head games: Debate surrounds U.S. Soccer’s decision to ban, limit headers
The U.S. Soccer Federation's decision to ban headers for young players continues to spark debate.
It’s not just you. The mosquitoes really are worse this year.
There’s a new type of mosquito roaming the southern United States. You might have heard of it — it’s the Aedes mosquito — and it first showed up in 2010.
Church ‘campout’: Faith community provides food, shelter for homeless in Chandler
Churches and volunteers provide homeless individuals with food and shelter. In Chandler, AZCEND’s 90-day program is helping people get back on their feet.
