Pinal County officials warn against unauthorized food vendors due to increased reports and health risks, urging only purchasing from permitted vendors.

University of Arizona study finds pesticide exposure may double the risk of stillbirth, particularly organophosphates like acephate during the first trimester. Residents near farms are advised to minimize exposure.

Arizona officials advise caution during outdoor activities due to extreme heat and suggest hydrating, using sun protection, and monitoring for heat illness symptoms.

Terros Health and Lifewell are merging to enhance mental health services in Phoenix, aiming to improve care and combat industry staffing shortages with no clinic closures.

Phoenix residents experience scratchy throats due to poor air quality, heat, and dust, with airway risks for those with asthma or heart disease. Simple remedies like staying hydrated are recommended.

Research predicts an 84% rise in male cancer cases and a 93% increase in cancer deaths by 2050, highlighting the impact of lifestyle choices and the need for better prevention and care globally.

Pima County health officials are collecting feedback through a survey to improve responses to extreme heat, and they plan a public hearing on a new heat ordinance on August 19 to address the issue.

Maricopa County may break last year's record of 645 heat deaths, with 66 confirmed this year and 447 under investigation. Half the deaths are among the homeless, who represent less than 1% of the population.

Superintendent Tom Horne advises Arizona schools to operate normally despite a surge in COVID cases, citing minimal risk to children and CDC guidance treating COVID-19 as a common respiratory illness.

Maricopa County Public Health offers a Free Vaccination Event at Tolleson Civic Center for adults on August 13, 2024, including vaccines like Hepatitis A & B, TDAP, and MMR.

The Arizona Infectious Disease Training and Exercise event, AZID2024, saw 400 health professionals collaborate on managing disease outbreaks, focusing on health equity and surveillance.

Jacob's Hope, a nonprofit caring for opioid-affected infants in Arizona, faces a potential shutdown due to funding issues, with over $80,000 owed by AHCCCS.

A severe fire at Hickman Family Farms near Tonopah destroyed a barn and chickens, eliciting a coordinated response from multiple fire departments; no human injuries were reported, cause under investigation.