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Arizona Department of Health Services unveils comprehensive public health data portal

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has introduced the Public Health Data Portal, a new platform aimed at centralizing the agency's data.

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 2, 2025

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In Arizona, 225 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

Arizona registered 225 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

By Grand Canyon Times | Jan 1, 2025

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Arizona faces risk of Medicaid cuts under proposed Republican healthcare changes

By Grand Canyon Times | Dec 16, 2024

Republican initiatives to modify healthcare policies could result in thousands of Arizonans losing their coverage, as hospitals might return to a time when emergency departments were crowded with uninsured patients.

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ADHS volunteers contribute during National Giving Month

By Grand Canyon Times | Dec 11, 2024

National Giving Month, celebrated in December, is a time to promote kindness and generosity, especially during the holiday season.

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Medicaid expansion at risk as GOP considers cutting federal funding

By Grand Canyon Times | Dec 9, 2024

With Donald Trump returning to the White House and Republicans gaining full control of Congress in 2025, the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion faces potential cuts.

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Maricopa County celebrates 25 years of National Adoption Day

By Grand Canyon Times | Dec 6, 2024

This year marked the 25th anniversary of National Adoption Day in Maricopa County.

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Arizona reports first human cases of H5 avian influenza

By Grand Canyon Times | Dec 6, 2024

The Arizona Department of Health Services has reported the first human cases of H5 avian influenza in the state.

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In Arizona, 191 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Grand Canyon Times | Dec 1, 2024

Arizona registered 191 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Avanti Senior Living transitions under new ownership as Spring Gardens Peoria

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 27, 2024

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has announced that Avanti Senior Living in Peoria is now under new ownership and licensed as Spring Gardens Peoria, an Avista Senior Living Community.

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Scottsdale doctor: ‘Sinus headaches essentially come from either air or mucus getting trapped in your sinuses’

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 26, 2024

Headaches are one of the most common side effects of sinus and allergy problems. According to Dr. Brian Lee of Scottsdale Sinus and Allergy Center, sinus headaches stem from inflammation.

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Arizona offers free car seat stickers for enhanced child safety

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 26, 2024

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is offering free car seat stickers to families, aiming to enhance child safety during holiday travel and beyond.

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Bipartisan bill seeks permanent reauthorization for Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 20, 2024

U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto, Maggie Hassan, John Barrasso, and Marsha Blackburn have introduced the Rural Hospital Flexibility Act.

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Arizona promotes road safety during Crash Responders Safety Week

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 20, 2024

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), Bureau of EMS & Trauma System, is reminding roadway users to be cautious and reduce speed when approaching traffic incidents during Crash Responders Safety Week (CRSW).

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Cancer disproportionately affects Hispanics despite lower incidence rates

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 20, 2024

For Beatriz Topete, cancer has been a recurring presence throughout her life.

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Arizona joins March of Dimes to raise prematurity awareness

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 19, 2024

Every November is recognized as Prematurity Awareness Month, dedicated to increasing awareness about preterm birth and its effects on families worldwide.

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Valley Fever Awareness Week focuses on increasing public knowledge in Arizona

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 18, 2024

The 21st annual Valley Fever Awareness Week is taking place from November 16th to the 24th in Arizona.

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University professor joins prestigious fellowship with Department of Energy

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 13, 2024

Marc Verhougstraete, PhD, an associate professor at the University of Arizona's Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, is participating in the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s Science & Technology Policy Fellowships...

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Arizona sees rise in whooping cough cases amid nationwide increase

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 12, 2024

There is a notable increase in pertussis cases across the United States, including Arizona.

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Phoenix Children's Hospital exits network with major insurer amid contract dispute

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 8, 2024

The contract between BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona (AZ Blue) and Phoenix Children’s Hospital has expired, resulting in the hospital no longer being an in-network provider for AZ Blue patients.

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In Arizona, 190 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Grand Canyon Times | Nov 1, 2024

Arizona registered 190 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).