Resources like the National Domestic Violence and Suicide Hotlines provide round-the-clock support, alongside hotlines like Teen Lifeline and Bloom365, especially highlighted during Mental Health Awareness month.

Arizona's health department collaborates with Virginia's to improve healthcare by mutually evaluating facilities, leading to enhancements in safety and transparency.

Mountain rescues increase in Arizona due to high heat, prompting warnings for hikers to avoid peak temperatures; Scottsdale Fire mourns a captain lost to cancer and prepares for wildfire season and new ambulance service.

The study indicates firefighters have higher prostate cancer risks linked to PFAS chemicals, which can alter genes due to exposure from firefighting foam and gear.

Pima County Public Health AmeriCorps internships provide hands-on experience to college students, allowing them to contribute to the community and shape their careers in public health.

The Arizona Smokers Helpline (ASHLine) offers free nicotine replacement and support to help combat smoking rates, spotlighted during "No Menthol Sunday."

Arizona celebrates EMS Week, honoring the work and evolution of emergency care, with a focus on May 19-25 and particularly May 22 for children's services.

Women's Health Week is being observed to encourage women to prioritize their health by getting regular check-ups and focusing on nutrition and mental well-being. Arizona has introduced a reproductive health resources site to assist women.

Federal health authorities confirm pasteurized milk is safe despite a recent Avian Influenza outbreak in dairy cows, as no live virus was found in tested products and pasteurization effectively kills pathogens.

Valleywise Health opens a new Level 1 Trauma Center in Phoenix, featuring advanced emergency care facilities and single-patient rooms, funded by a $935 million bond.

Phoenix launches a data dashboard to combat drug overdoses, providing a breakdown of cases by demographics and location, to raise awareness and drive preventive measures.

Steward Health Care is selling four Arizona hospitals amid its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and a $9 billion debt, with the state's AG investigating the circumstances.

The Pima County Health Department offers free or low-cost maternal health services, including WIC, safe sleep education, and more, aiming to increase participation and support families.