Maricopa County requires additional mental health services, according to supporters of Prop. 409.
Gina Amoroso’s Journey Through Addiction Gina Amoroso looks back at her twenties, overwhelmed by her struggles with heroin and methamphetamine. “I felt completely lost,” she shares. “There was no sense of time, or even what day it was. Everything just sort of merged together.” This difficult period led her to a life of homelessness, sleeping […]
Arizona Senate Examines Medicare Fraud Affecting Native American Behavioral Health Services
Yuma County Board of Supervisors Meeting Summary On October 6, 2025, the Yuma County Board of Supervisors gathered to discuss a range of significant issues affecting their community, such as medical fraud, fiscal health, and water rights. The meeting kicked off with a focus on the ongoing efforts to combat Medicare fraud tied to questionable […]
1.4 million legally present immigrants may lose access to subsidized health care
In 2021, Afghan refugees were seen caring for their toddlers in a pediatric ward at a medical facility in McGuire Dix Lakehurst, New Jersey. About 1.4 million immigrants legally residing in the United States—yet not citizens—are facing challenges in accessing government-subsidized healthcare. This follows the signing of a substantial tax and spending bill by former […]
Support for health subsidy renewal is strong among voters, including those who backed Trump.
WASHINGTON — A recent poll revealed that a significant number of Americans, including Republicans and staunch supporters of former President Donald Trump, are in favor of Congress revising tax credits for those buying health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. The poll, conducted by the non-partisan organization KFF in late September, indicated that over 78% […]
Alabama panel reviews testimonies about using drones in health and emergency situations
Alabama Unmanned Aerial Systems Research Committee Meeting The Alabama Unmanned Aerial Systems Research Committee gathered on Tuesday to discuss various applications of drone technology. This committee was formed following House of Representatives Joint Resolution 226, which passed during the 2025 legislative session. They had their initial meeting last month. Spearheaded by James Lomax, R-Huntsville, the […]
Trump Administration Follows Through On Commitment To Improve Children’s Health In America
New Recommendations Aim to Improve Children’s Health For quite some time, American mothers have been grappling with a mix of concerns—wanting what’s best for their children while worrying about obesity, chronic illnesses, and the unhealthy options that fill grocery store aisles and school cafeterias. Now, a significant move is on the horizon, as the Trump […]
Protesters at the Capitol support Democrats in the struggle over health care expenses during the shutdown
Protests Against Rising Healthcare Costs in Washington, D.C. On September 30, 2025, a sizable crowd assembled outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., ahead of a potential federal government shutdown. Participants protested the increasing costs of healthcare, an issue central to Democrats who are against temporary funding bills proposed by Republicans. Several Democratic lawmakers joined […]
Prop. 409 aims to expand emergency health care in Maricopa County.
Proposition 409 Aims to Enhance Healthcare in Maricopa County In November, voters in Maricopa County will consider a bond initiative that aims to expand emergency and behavioral healthcare at the area’s primary public teaching hospital, Valleywise Health. This proposal involves approving $898 million in bonds to help the county-run medical center, which provides essential healthcare […]
Measles outbreak increasing in some areas of Arizona and Utah, according to health officials.
Measles Outbreak in Southwestern Utah and Arizona Currently, one of the most significant measles outbreaks in the United States is centered around the southwestern Utah and Arizona border. In southwestern Utah, there have been 23 confirmed cases among school-age children who haven’t received vaccinations. In nearby Mojave County, Arizona, health officials believe the outbreak is […]
Arizona resident passes away due to pneumonic plague, according to health officials.
Death from Lung Plague in Arizona County A person has died from pneumonia caused by the plague in Coconino County, Arizona. This is the first reported death from this illness in the area since 2007, and officials note that it is not related to recent fatalities among prairie dogs that could be connected to the […]