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4 people die in crash of medical transport plane on Navajo Nation in northern Arizona
Navajo-Hopi Observer - Arizona
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A small medical transport plane crashed and caught fire Tuesday on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona, killing four people, the tribe said in a statement. A Beechcraft King Air 300 from the CSI Aviation company left Albuquerque, New Mexico,...
As SNAP cuts loom, this nonprofit aims to fill the gap in Arizona
The Copper Courier - Arizona
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August 19, 2025
Amid rising costs, increased attacks on federal food assistance programs, and persistent barriers to fresh food, community-driven solutions are stepping in where traditional food systems fall short. In Arizona, one in every seven people struggles...
Big Beautiful Bill not expected to affect Cobre Valley Hospital
Copper Area News - Arizona
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August 19, 2025
CVRMC’s new Kearny Clinic. As the negotiations for the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill were addressed in the media, there became a flurry of information that came out from those opposing the bill. One of the key talking points brought up...
Stateline: Despite federal shift, state health officials encourage COVID vaccines for pregnant women
Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas
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Heading into the respiratory illness season, states and clinicians are working to encourage pregnant patients to get COVID-19 vaccinations, even though the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services no longer recommends that they should. Along...
Law Bear Expands Nationwide Attorney Matching Services to Help Arizona Auto Accident Victims Find Local Lawyers
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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PHOENIX, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Bear, a nationwide attorney matching service, is expanding its services in Arizona to help injured auto accident victims connect with experienced local car accident lawyers. With thousands of traffic...
FCC Honors Arizona Emergency Official for National Accessibility Efforts
The Standard Newspaper Online - Arizona
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PHOENIX — Victoria Bond, Community Outreach Coordinator for the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA), has received a national award for her groundbreaking contributions to accessible communication during emergencies. Bond...
How Arizona contractors are evolving to deliver historic industrial growth
AZ Big Media - Arizona
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August 19, 2025
After years of national positioning, the Phoenix metro area claimed the top spot among U.S. industrial markets in the first quarter of 2025 — an “overnight success” decades in the making. What didn’t make the headlines was the history of...
Former Patriots 3rd-round pick gets another NFL shot. Can he stay healthy?
MassLive - Massachusetts
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August 19, 2025
Edge rusher Ronnie Perkins is back in the NFL after a stint in the UFL. On Monday, the Atlanta Falcons announced that they had signed the 2021 New England Patriots third-round pick. Now in his fifth season, the 25-year-old Perkins is looking for...
Local opinion: Support funding for HIV/AIDS health programs
The Arizona Daily Star
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The following is the opinion and analysis of the writers: Patti Caldwell Beth Morrison The passage of H.R. 1, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” marked a significant shift for the health and social services landscape in Southern Arizona....
When US prison healthcare companies went bust, victims’ families kept fighting
The Guardian
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August 19, 2025
When Jennifer Casey Norred attempted suicide at Leon county jail in Tallahassee, Florida, medical staff didn’t take her to the emergency room or provide mental health support. Instead, they strapped her to a chair for 24 hours, according to jail...
AHCCCS makes changes to combat widespread fraud that reportedly cost Arizona $2.8 billion
KPNX 12 News - Arizona
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August 19, 2025
Fraudulent sober living homes targeted vulnerable Native Americans to get state Medicaid money. Investigators claim many never provided promised services. PHOENIX — The Arizona Attorney General called it one of the biggest scandals in state...
As Grand Canyon burns, officials say federal cuts could raise wildfire risk in Arizona
Kiowa County Press - Colorado
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August 19, 2025
Click play to listen to this article. Officials warned federal cuts to clean energy and public lands protections will increase extreme weather risks throughout Arizona. Crews continue to battle the Dragon Bravo Fire in Grand Canyon National Park...
Arizona Cannabis Sales Fall for Second Straight Quarter
Ganjapreneur - Washington
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August 19, 2025
Cannabis sales in Arizona fell for the second straight quarter, marking the largest year-over-year decrease since voters approved the reforms in 2020, AZ Mirror reports. Combined adult-use and medical-use cannabis sales in the state totaled about...
Medicaid cuts in Arizona could lead to increased premiums and longer ER wait times
Grand Canyon Times - Arizona
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August 19, 2025
Arizona's healthcare sector is raising concerns over the impact of Medicaid cuts linked to decisions by David Schweikert, Eli Crane, and Juan Ciscomani. The changes are expected to result in higher health care premiums, longer emergency room wait...
Arizona Wildcats 'very comfortable and very excited about' progress at cornerback
The Arizona Daily Star
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Between the start of Arizona's spring practice schedule to now, arguably the most improved player has been San Jose State transfer cornerback Michael Dansby. Since the start of training camp, Dansby has positioned himself as a potential starter in...
Arizona Hiker Dies After Rattlesnake Bite
K101 - Arizona
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August 18, 2025
A hiker in the Phoenix area made a fatal mistake over the weekend when he picked up a rattlesnake on the trail. Why Rattlesnakes Are Dangerous to Handle According to reports, the man encountered the venomous snake. Then, for some reason, he tried...
'Feel Free' tonic marketed as wellness drink, but users warn of addiction
FOX 10 Phoenix - Arizona
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PHOENIX - A tonic marketed as a wellness drink is facing backlash from users and addiction counselors who say it is dangerously addictive. What we know: The product, called "Feel Free," is sold in small blue bottles at gas stations and other...
Distinguished Chiropractor Dr. Christopher R. Greene, D.C. Joins Prime Medical Evaluators As A Qualified Medical Evaluator And Subject Matter Expert
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) Orange, CA - August 18th, 2025 - Prime Medical Evaluators proudly announces the addition of Dr. Christopher R. Greene, D.C., a highly accomplished chiropractor and nationally recognized educator, to its distinguished network of...
Arizona football training camp: Experienced corners added from portal will have big say in defensive improvement
AZ Desert Swarm - Arizona
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August 18, 2025
The ability for Arizona to retain veteran defensive backs Dalton Johnson, Genesis Smith and Treydan Stukes from the 2024 team provided a great foundation for the secondary. The trio has combined to start 62 games for the Wildcats. But after the...
Arizona will see another year of Colorado River water cuts
Arizona Mirror
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August 18, 2025
Federal officials announced Aug. 15 they would continue water allocation cuts on the Colorado River for the fifth consecutive year following a persistent drought that’s shrunken the river’s largest reservoir. The Bureau of Reclamation announced...