Pima County Health Department partners with Arizona to fight Alzheimer's and related dementias by focusing on tobacco as a risk factor, inspired by recent community meetings.

The Mariposa Youth Council in Arizona is tackling mental health with initiatives like the Love Bombs Project, hosting community events, and planning the Mental Health Olympics.

HonorHealth will acquire several Steward Health Care facilities in Arizona, excluding St. Luke's Behavioral Health Center. Over 1,000 employees are set to transition to HonorHealth.

Avondale declares September National Suicide Prevention and Action Month, planning activities and workshops and encouraging public education on mental health issues.

Banner Desert Medical Center in Arizona announced a new program for nurse anesthetist students, focusing on pediatric clinical experience to train certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs).

The American Red Cross is preparing for the summer heat and aims to prevent heat-related deaths by partnering with local agencies, distributing safety materials, and enlisting volunteers for community outreach.

Maricopa County health officials report 177 heat-related deaths this year, with the county possibly exceeding last year's 645 fatalities as temperatures soar.

A Phoenix community supports Jorge Gomez, an undocumented single dad needing a costly kidney transplant, through fundraising efforts like his son's lemonade stand.

Arizona nurses are increasingly leaving hospital jobs for less stressful roles in aesthetic nursing, amidst a statewide nursing shortage and workplace violence in healthcare.

Cochise County Environmental Health advises purchasing food from licensed vendors to prevent foodborne illnesses and ensures vendor compliance with safety standards.

Arizona is confronting a new COVID-19 surge with FDA-approved boosters targeting the KP.3 variant and a flu shot combo, as health officials stress the importance of vaccination.

St. Luke's Behavioral Health Center has furloughed most of its staff following license suspension due to equipment issues. Employees can use PTO or seek other positions within the Steward Health network.

The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department reports illnesses from unpermitted vendors selling "tacos al pastor," leading to 17 cases of sickness.