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.

Apache County reported a rare human plague case this week; the patient recovered and officials say public risk is low while environmental follow‑up continues. Symptoms and prevention tips were shared.

Maricopa County confirmed its first heat-related death of 2026 and officials urged residents to prioritize heat safety and check on vulnerable neighbors.

Maricopa County identified three Queen Creek exposure sites — an Easter egg hunt and visits to Costco and Walmart — and urges those present to monitor for symptoms and consult providers.

A West Phoenix mother and daughter were mistakenly listed as deceased by the state Medicaid agency after a data‑entry error; AHCCCS says it will restore benefits.

Maricopa County Fair will skip its petting zoo and pony rides April 3–12 and install hand‑washing stations after E. coli illnesses were linked to the Arizona State Fair.

Federal and MAHA‑aligned policymakers press to curb tianeptine — the so‑called “gas station heroin” — amid rising poison‑control reports and new state bans.

A University of Arizona analysis links living near pesticide applications before conception to lower five‑minute Apgar scores in newborns, raising new public‑health questions.

Tempe says its decade-long Opioid Response Plan has helped drive a 14% drop in fatal overdoses and will use roughly $9.2M in settlement funds to expand prevention, recovery and enforcement. Public input is open through April 13, 2026.

Coconino County named Page High School, the Safeway at Elm and Lake Powell, and Banner Page Hospital as potential measles exposure sites tied to the county’s first confirmed 2026 case. Officials urge anyone present during the listed windows to monitor for symptoms.