Arizona reports 422 new COVID-19 cases, 15 additional deaths Tuesday – KTAR.com
A man is inoculated with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, at night, at the city hall in Quezon city, Philippines on Monday, June 21, 2021. The Philippine government has signed a purchase deal for 40 million doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in the largest such agreement it has managed to negotiate this year after huge demands […]
Researchers trace dust grain’s journey through newborn solar system
A research team led by the University of Arizona has reconstructed in unprecedented detail the history of a dust grain that formed during the birth of the solar system more than 4.5 billion years ago. The findings provide insights into the fundamental processes underlying the formation of planetary systems, many of which are still shrouded […]
Former CEO of Hacienda Healthcare pleads guilty to fraud – KTAR.com
(Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Photo) PHOENIX — The former CEO of a Phoenix health care facility has pleaded guilty to two counts of felony fraud, according to state prosecutors. William J. Timmons, who ran Hacienda Healthcare, is scheduled to be sentenced July 22. The Arizona Attorney General’s Office said Monday in a press release that […]
Arizona reports 384 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths Monday – KTAR.com
A medial staff prepares the Moderna coronavirus vaccine for the beverage maker Suntory as the company began its workplace vaccination Monday, June 21, 2021, in Tokyo. Thousands of Japanese companies began distributing COVID-19 vaccines to workers and their families Monday in an employer-led drive reaching more than 13 million people that aims to rev up […]
WATCH: Looking at the health benefits of going camping
Camping season is getting closer in Arizona, and there are major health benefits to spending a few nights under the stars or even just an hour in nature. ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti discusses how camping can boost your immunity, improve your sleep, and repair your mental health. He says multiple studies in Japan […]
Peoria parents hope military mental health act spares others their pain
Brandon Caserta’s parents said that had there been mental health help like that proposed in the Brandon Act available in 2018, it might have saved their son’s life. (Courtesy photo/Caserta family) WASHINGTON – Patrick Caserta hopes no one has to go through what he and his wife, Teri, went through in 2018 when their son […]
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, […]