Maricopa County confirms first measles case of the year; the patient was not infectious during travel. Health officials are reaching out to potential contacts and emphasize the importance of vaccination for prevention.

Avondale hosts "Mercados & Melodies: Health and Wellness" on January 23, from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring vendors, live music by the Kruse Brothers, a Zumba class, and the NCAA Women’s Basketball Trophy.

Banner Health has implemented a mask mandate beginning January 1st due to increased flu cases, with exceptions for patients in their own rooms. They've also restricted visits from children under 13 and those with symptoms.

Dr. Richard Carmona of the ADHS provides guidance for Arizonans to stay healthy during the holidays by highlighting vaccination and prevention strategies against respiratory illnesses.

Cigna and Tenet Healthcare are deadlocked in a contract dispute, risking healthcare access for over 400,000 Arizonians if not resolved by New Year's Day.

Phoenix has introduced a new protocol for 911 calls, letting callers request behavioral health support directly, aimed at improving response to mental health emergencies.

Governor Katie Hobbs declares Arizona Antibiotic Awareness Week to combat antimicrobial resistance, aligning with national and global awareness efforts.

The FDA has approved a Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation device to treat adolescents with severe depression, offering a non-medical treatment alternative.

Two Phoenix women, a physician assistant and a mother/grandmother, share personal battles with breast cancer to highlight the disease's unpredictability and the importance of regular health screenings.

Barbara Lang won the Pete Wertheim Public Health Leadership Award for her dedicated public health service in Arizona and was honored by AzPHA in Phoenix.

Retired detention officer Melissa Lawson opened up about her breast cancer fight, stressing the importance of awareness of health disparities among Black women and the severity of her treatment. She now leads a support group, "Soul Sistahs Fighting."

Banner Health's new 65,000-square-foot center in Goodyear at GSQ aims to enhance local medical care accessibility, offering services like primary care and advanced imaging, and is set to open on Oct. 22.

Arizona's health insurance claim denial rate surpasses the national average, affecting access to crucial medications and services for patients and financial stability for medical providers.