Local sports events honored cancer survivors and educators, with the Arizona Cardinals celebrating a couple's fight against cancer and the UIW marking their Pink Out game for breast cancer awareness and honoring teachers.

Pinal County Board declared October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month to boost awareness, underscore early detection, and support those affected by the disease.

Arizona's AHCCCS faces scrutiny amid a fraud scandal within sober living homes, affecting Medicaid funds and indigenous populations. Providers like The Haven are caught up, facing financial issues due to withheld payments by the state.

The DFFM has initiated the Yellow Jacket project in Arivaca, Arizona, to reduce wildfire risk by thinning 61 acres to create fuel breaks, with the work expected to finish by year's end.

Maricopa County cracks down on unlicensed food vendors after 100+ illness complaints, seizing 7,000 lbs of unsafe meat and emphasizing the risks of unregulated street food.

NAD therapy, promoted for anti-aging and energy, lacks solid evidence but gains popularity, especially among celebrities; health experts urge caution and consultation with doctors before use.

Maricopa County officials seized over 7,000 pounds of unsafe meat from unlicensed street food vendors after 111 complaints, including foodborne illness links to ‘tacos al pastor’.

Arizona seeks public input on improving rural healthcare and plans to apply for federal Rural Health Transformation Program funds, inviting stakeholders to submit suggestions by September 30, 2025.

ADEQ issued an Ozone Advisory for Maricopa County, warning of high ozone levels detrimental to sensitive individuals and outlining steps to minimize pollution.

Recent Arizona dust storm raises health concerns over increased risks of Valley Fever, an often overlooked respiratory infection. Health professionals advise vigilance for symptoms and precautions such as staying indoors and using air purifiers.

Izzy Siniscalchi is recovering after a severe brain injury from a 70-foot snowboarding fall, making progress at Barrow Neurological Institute without physical injuries aside from brain swelling. She now advocates for helmet use on the slopes.

ADEQ issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for Maricopa County, cautioning against high ground-level ozone levels affecting air quality and public health.

The Arizona Department of Health Services stresses the importance of health in their back-to-school guide, focusing on nutrition, sleep, immunizations, and mental health.