The Arizona Department of Corrections is behind schedule in distributing tablets to inmates for educational and communicative purposes, with no definite timeline for resolution.

The FDA has ended sales of compounded semaglutide injections, affecting affordability and availability for patients using alternatives to Ozempic and Wegovy.

Tempe, Arizona, intensifies its recycling efforts, with a recent event at Kiwanis Park as part of Earth Month, collecting over 60,000 pounds of waste, and 2024's tally surpassing previous years.

Senator Gallego opposes Republican-led Medicaid cuts, emphasizing their impact on reproductive healthcare at Arizona town halls with Reproductive Freedom for All.

HonorHealth opened a new medical campus in Peoria, promising a variety of healthcare services including cancer care and surgery to the local community.

City of Hope opens a new, comprehensive cancer treatment center in North Scottsdale, aimed at improving local access to care and reducing the need for patients to travel around the city for different services.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for vaccine skepticism, promises to identify autism's cause by September, raising concerns he may incorrectly blame vaccines, despite lack of evidence.

Beginning May 1, Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department enforces a fire ban in response to dry conditions and below-average rainfall. The ban includes restrictions on open flames and smoking, with potential extensions depending on weather conditions throughout the summer.

A USC study indicates that extreme heat exposure may accelerate internal aging, comparable to smoking, affecting adults' biological aging process, especially for those aged 56 and above.

Maricopa County is under an Ozone High Pollution Advisory, advising residents, especially vulnerable groups, to limit outdoor activities due to the heightened air quality risk.

Graham County is seeing increased rabies cases; local health authorities coordinate with medical and veterinary institutions to encourage prevention and vaccination.

Arizona health officials launch Healthy Horizons campaign to combat declining child vaccination rates, emphasizing vaccine benefits through a video series with pediatricians.

ADHS celebrates National Nutrition Month, focusing on the cultural and health importance of food, addressing Arizona's food insecurity, and promoting resources like AZ Health Zone and WIC.