Arizona reports 385 new COVID-19 cases, 5 additional deaths Sunday – KTAR.com
(Photo by Stephen Zenner/Getty Images) PHOENIX – Arizona public health officials on Sunday reported 385 new COVID-19 cases and five additional deaths from the disease. The latest documented totals were 889,727 infections and 17,843 fatalities, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services’ COVID-19 dashboard. The dashboard also showed that 6,290,540 vaccine doses have been […]
Valley doctor offers rare perspective after becoming transplant trifecta
PHOENIX — A Valley doctor is offering rare perspective for his patients after becoming a transplant trifecta. Dr. Brian Hardaway is a transplant cardiologist, a transplant recipient and most recently a transplant donor. Dr. Hardaway focuses on cardiology patients at Mayo Clinic helping determine when a transplant is needed and providing care for years after […]
Arizona reports 641 new COVID-19 cases, 16 additional deaths Saturday
(Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images) PHOENIX – Arizona public health officials on Saturday reported 641 new COVID-19 cases and 16 additional deaths from the disease. It was the highest single-day case number since June 2. The latest documented totals were 889,342 infections and 17,838 fatalities, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services’ COVID-19 dashboard. […]
Arizona Department of Health Services names first Chief Heat Officer
PHOENIX — Arizona’s first Chief Heat Officer has been named. Eugene Livar will assume the new role in the Arizona Department of Health Services. The position was created as part of the Extreme Heat Preparedness Plan put into place by Governor Katie Hobbs. Phoenix preparing for upcoming summer heat after deadly 2023 In this position, […]
Chick-fil-A tells people to throw away Polynesian sauce cups over allergy concerns
Chick-fil-A is telling customers to “please discard” Polynesian sauce dipping cups that were ordered over the past few weeks. “The Polynesian Sauce dipping cups may contain a different sauce that includes wheat and soy allergens,” Chick-fil-A said in a short note on its website. The cups were given out at its restaurants between February 14 […]
2 more measles cases in Maricopa County confirmed with more exposure locations
Maricopa County health officials say they have confirmed additional measles cases and are alerting the public of possible locations of exposure. The Department of Public Health says two more cases have been confirmed since exposures were announced earlier this month. The first Maricopa County case involved an international visitor, according to officials. Details about the […]
Hiker treated for rattlesnake bite, prompting early-in-the-season warning about snake activity
PHOENIX — Watch where you step — Banner Health is urging Arizonans to use caution after a rattlesnake bite case over the weekend. A 78-year-old woman was reportedly bitten on the ankle while on a hike in the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area in Cave Creek on Saturday. Banner Health – University Medical Center Phoenix […]
Navigating mental health issues and supporting Valley teenagers
PHOENIX — Mental health issues are top of mind for parents and teenagers in Arizona, and some school districts are teaching vital coping skills for anxiety, depression, and fears associated with being bullied at school. The Buckeye Elementary School district is among the districts standing for what’s right. It’s home to a few schools implementing […]
Why are measles cases popping up across US? Here’s what to know about the highly contagious virus
Amid a rise in measles cases around the country, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health said Saturday that one case of measles has so far been confirmed locally. The Maricopa County case involves an international visitor, according to officials. Two public exposures have been identified through our measles case investigation. Individuals who were at […]
Case of Measles confirmed in Maricopa County
PHOENIX — Health officials are confirming a case of measles has been detected in Maricopa County. The Maricopa County Department of Public Health says the highly contagious disease has been confirmed in an “international visitor” in the county. MCDPH is currently conducting an investigation. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can spread through the […]