Return to office concerns are normal, Valley mental health expert says – KTAR.com
(Pexels photo) PHOENIX – The World Health Organization over a year ago declared the spread of COVID-19 a global pandemic, an announcement that changed the whole world. The announcement brought about widespread anxiety over the pandemic and mitigation measures, one of which was social isolation that took a toll on mental health. As the world […]
Arizona health director recommends face masks for kids returning to school – KTAR.com
(File Photo by Jon Cherry/Getty Images) PHOENIX – With classes resuming in Arizona and the COVID-19 Delta variant surging, the state’s health director is recommending that unvaccinated students – including her own kids – wear face masks at school. “Our recommendations at the department haven’t changed,” Christ told KTAR News 92.3 FM’s The Mike Broomhead […]
Arizona reports 1,043 new COVID-19 cases, 10 additional deaths Wednesday – KTAR.com
In this June 21, 2021, file photo, a resident receives a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine shot at their office in Tokyo. Tokyo’s COVID-19 infections surged to a six-month high Wednesday, July 21, 2021, with the Olympic host city logging 1,832 new cases just two days before the Games open. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File) PHOENIX – Arizona […]
AZ HEROES Research Study Awarded $15M to Continue, Expand Evaluation of COVID-19 Immunity, Vaccine Effectiveness
A University of Arizona Health Sciences study of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness and immunity among frontline workers has received a $15 million award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue the current research for another year and expand to include children and focus on underserved populations. “This phase of the AZ […]
Banner Health to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all staff by Nov. 1 – KTAR.com
(Facebook Photo/Banner Health) PHOENIX — Arizona’s largest hospital system announced Tuesday that all employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov. 1. Banner Health President and CEO Peter Fine said the decision was made “to reduce risk for our patients, their families, visitors and each other.” “Safety is an absolute top priority and […]
Mountainside Fitness to open second Mesa location in September – KTAR.com
(Facebook Photo/Mountainside Fitness) PHOENIX — A Valley-based fitness center is opening its second location in Mesa later this year. Mountainside Fitness will add a location near Ray and Ellsworth roads with an opening date set for Sept. 4, according to a press release Tuesday. The 40,000-square-foot center will feature three group fitness studios, an increased […]
Arizona reports 1,154 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths Tuesday – KTAR.com
A heath worker is about to take a sample in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, July 16, 2021, for the second required COVID-19 test to travel to Tokyo to work at the 2020 Summer Olympics. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) PHOENIX – Arizona health officials on Tuesday reported 1,154 new COVID-19 cases and no additional deaths from the […]
Phoenix Union, health center partner to offer COVID vaccines, other services – KTAR.com
(Facebook photo/@phoenixunion) PHOENIX — The Phoenix Union High School District is partnering with a community health center to offer COVID-19 vaccines and other services on July 30 and 31. Five schools in the Phoenix Union High School District and one in the Osborn School District will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines, while two Wesley Community […]
Arizona hospitals collaborate to fight maternal mortality – KTAR.com
Danielle Edwards holds her daughter, Amelia, after giving birth in 2014. During her pregnancy, Edwards gained 20 pounds in a week, a sign of high blood pressure. She now is the patient advocate for the new Arizona Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health to help improve maternal health care. (Photo courtesy of Danielle Edwards) PHOENIX […]
College of Medicine – Tucson Medical Students to Receive White Coats
What: White Coat Ceremonies for Incoming Students at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson When: • Class of 2025 White Coat Ceremony, Friday, July 23, 2021 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Parking, seating and other general information here.• Class of 2024 White Coat Ceremony, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Parking, seating and […]