Maricopa County inspections the week of June 22 turned up moldy produce and warm refrigeration at several Phoenix‑area stores, prompting food discard and repairs. Records show on‑the‑spot fixes in some cases but several priority violations were cited.

Phoenix firefighters and county health data warn extreme heat can make drugs, alcohol and some prescriptions far more dangerous during the July heat spike.

ADHS announced a voluntary recall of a batch of Dr. Zodiak’s Moonrock Snowballz after a Scottsdale lab misreported fungus test results. No illnesses have been reported and stores have quarantined the product.

An 82-year-old woman suffered severe burns and organ damage after falling asleep on a sun‑heated metal lounge chair at a community pool; surgeons say multiple operations are planned.

Maricopa County confirmed the area's first West Nile-related death of 2026 and reports 17 human cases as mosquito activity rises. Officials urge prevention steps.

Hey Jane has started shipping abortion pills across Arizona after a court ruling and Prop 139 cleared the way, aiming to reach patients outside urban centers.

Mohave County confirmed a fatal hantavirus pulmonary syndrome case in the Kingman area and urged residents to follow safety guidance when cleaning rodent‑infested spaces.

MoneyLion finds Arizona retirees need about $68,642 a year beyond Social Security — roughly $1.37M over 20 years. City choice (Tempe, Casa Grande, Glendale) can shrink that total.

State reports and local partners say child drownings fell after a push for 'water watchers', swim lessons and CPR training. Officials warn the risk remains high and urge vigilance.

A Phoenix woman says a tattoo she booked through Instagram left her hospitalized with sepsis, compartment syndrome and two surgeries; she is now on antibiotics and seeking a refund.

A Phoenix doctor warns a rotavirus surge and a federal schedule change have made timing crucial — the rotavirus series must be finished by eight months.

HonorHealth will open a 40,000‑square‑foot medical fitness center at its Pima Center campus in north Scottsdale in August 2026, pairing physician‑led programs with onsite rehab, pools and courts.

A Hawaii man's valley fever spread to his brain and he was medevaced to Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, where specialists are managing a lengthy recovery.