Cochise County Health Department budget talks emphasize economic growth and tax issues
Kochise County Health Department Update Meeting The Kochise County Health Department held a quarterly update meeting on August 14, 2025, to discuss pressing budget issues and the department’s role in community health. A major focus was on the financial hurdles faced by the sector, particularly a notable budget deficit and considerations regarding possible new taxes. […]
Ray Stevens Reveals Slow Retirement Due to Health Concerns
Ray Stevens Recovers from Heart Attack and Plans to Sell Venue Country music legend Ray Stevens has shared that he is on the mend following a mild heart attack, and he’s eager to reignite his career. After experiencing health concerns, he underwent minimally invasive heart surgery in Nashville, which included having two stents placed due […]
Graham County Board Approves Agreements for Legal, Health, and Election Services
This article summarizes key discussions from a meeting held by the Graham County Board of Supervisors on August 4, 2025. The session opened with the approval of minutes from the previous meeting and quickly moved on to financial topics, including requests for funding and handwritten warrants. County Attorney Scott Bennett addressed the board regarding the […]
Regional Center for Border Health aims to establish a hospital in an underserved area of Arizona.
Phoenix – Update on Yuma Border Situation This week, ABC15 is revisiting a 48-hour report from Yuma in the Border Series that was first aired in March 2024. With many border areas historically having few illegal crossings, there’s been a focus on groups like the Border Health Center. They ran transition centers for asylum seekers […]
Plague claims life of Arizona resident, the first death recorded since 2007, according to health officials.
Plague-Related Death Reported in Northern Arizona A person in northern Arizona has died from pneumonia linked to the plague, according to health officials who announced the news on Friday. Federal health authorities mention that cases of the plague in humans are quite rare. This incident marks the first reported plague-related death in Coconino County, including […]
Onvida Health recognizes 320 employees for their years of dedicated service.
Onvida Health Celebrates Employee Milestones Onvida Health hosted its annual employee awards banquet, honoring 320 employees for their service milestones in 2024. This year, awardees have collectively devoted 3,580 years to the Yuma community, with tenures ranging from five to 35 years. “These milestone anniversaries are a testament to our mission and the culture we’ve […]
Many Californians could lose their health coverage due to new work rules for Medicaid.
California Braces for Impact of New Medicaid Work Requirements The first mandated job requirement for Medicaid approval, introduced by a Republican-led Congress and signed into law by President Trump, is anticipated to significantly affect California. State health officials estimate that as many as 3.4 million individuals may lose their insurance due to what Governor Gavin […]
Yavapai County’s behavioral health center faces negligence allegations. Get to know some of its residents.
Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center: A Complex Reality The Mingus Mountain You Street Center (MMYTC) in Yavapai County provides a home for around 100 girls aged 12 to 17. The executive director has revealed that over half of these girls had previously been sold or traded for sex before arriving at the center. Inside the […]
Trump administration seeks to restrict abortion access for veterans in instances of rape, incest, and health concerns.
Proposed Abortion Restrictions for Veterans Hospitals The Trump administration has begun the process of limiting abortion access for veterans who qualify for U.S. Veterans Affairs Medical Benefits. This initiative is part of a series of proposed changes outlined in the Project 2025 Playbook. Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s DOBBS decision, which effectively ended federal access […]
County Board Greenlights Initial Budget for 2025-2026 During Health Insurance Protection
A recent meeting on July 21, 2025, brought together the Graham County Board of Supervisors, who concentrated on finalizing the reserve budget for 2025-2026. County manager Welker took the lead, outlining how department heads and elected officials collaborated in putting together this budget. The board took a moment to acknowledge the hard work that went […]