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KYMA News 11

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Governor Hobbs visits Yuma to discusses Medicaid funding with locals

Yuma, AZ · 2025-05-31

KYMA News 11

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Proposed Medicaid cuts spark concern across Yuma County

A new federal budget proposal backed by President Donald Trump is raising alarm bells across Arizona, especially in Yuma County, where nearly one in three residents rely on Medicaid for their health care. The post Proposed Medicaid cuts spark concern across Yuma County appeared first on KYMA .

Yuma County, AZ · 2025-05-29

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Regional Center for Border Health to host back-to-school clinic events in Yuma, La Paz Counties

The Regional Center for Border Health is holding back-to-school events in San Luis, Somerton and Parker next month. Families will be able to visit the nonprofit’s walk-in clinics for free physicals, sports physicals, immunizations and eye exams as well as backpacks and school supplies. In Yuma and La Paz...

La Paz County, AZ · 2025-06-11
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KYMA News 11

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Yuma honoring National Emergency Medical Services Week

Our region is home to hundreds of EMS professionals, many of them who say they don't do it for the attention or recognition. The post Yuma honoring National Emergency Medical Services Week appeared first on KYMA .

Yuma, AZ · 2025-05-22

KYMA News 11

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Onvida Health selects local contractor to build Health Careers Center

Onvida Health CEO Dr. Robert Trenschel says this partnership will also benefit the local economy by providing jobs for the local labor workforce. The post Onvida Health selects local contractor to build Health Careers Center appeared first on KYMA .

Yuma, AZ · 2025-06-03

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Onvida Health and Ambience Healthcare Launch AI Pilot to Transform Clinical Documentation and Reduce Clinician Burnout

– Onvida Health, a provider of integrated care throughout Arizona, and Ambience Healthcare, an AI platform for clinical documentation, Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI), and coding, today announced the launch of a pilot program across multiple Onvida Health clinical sites. – The initiative will see Onvida Health clinicians in outpatient, inpatient,...

Yuma County, AZ · 2025-05-20

KYMA News 11

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Proposed Medicaid Cuts Spark Concern Across Yuma County

Yuma County, AZ · 2025-05-29

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Proposed Medicaid cuts spark concern across Yuma County

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A new federal budget proposal backed by former President Donald Trump is raising alarm bells across Arizona—especially in Yuma County, where nearly one in three residents rely on Medicaid for their health care. The proposal aims to cut federal funding for Medicaid and nutrition...

Yuma County, AZ · 2025-05-29

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Fears over potential Medicaid cuts pose concern for Yuma hospital

YUMA (AZFamily) — Health professionals are sounding the alarm, warning of the serious impact cuts in Medicaid could bring to rural hospitals where resources are already spread thin. Onvida Health in Yuma is the only hospital system in Yuma equipped to provide essential services to the rural community. Nearly...

Yuma, AZ · 2025-05-16

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Many rural hospitals making preparations for federal Medicaid cuts

Yuma, AZ · 2025-05-16

KYMA News 11

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FDA approves new tool to combat cervical cancer

Yuma, AZ · 2025-05-12

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Arizona hospitals could be required to ask patients about legal status

State lawmakers in Arizona are considering legislation to mandate hospitals to ask patients whether they are in the country legally. Rep. John Gillette, R-Flagstaff, noted while the proposal includes a provision to let patients know their answer would not affect the type of care they receive or lead to any immigration enforcement, it is a needed measure to collect information on the effect undocumented immigration is having on the state's health care system, including the state's Medicaid program, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, commonly referred to as AHCCCS.

Arizona · 2025-05-07

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New Chief Nursing Officer joins Exceptional Community Hospital

Yuma, AZ · 2025-05-03

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New Chief Nursing Officer joins Exceptional Community Hospital

After working across three continents, Bryan Alvin Bautista is bringing a world of experience to the Desert Southwest. The post New Chief Nursing Officer joins Exceptional Community Hospital appeared first on KYMA .

Yuma, AZ · 2025-05-03

KYMA News 11

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New vaccine project launches

Yuma, AZ · 2025-04-29

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Arizona Complete Health to offer mammogram screenings in Yuma

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Multiple organizations will be working together to offer free mammogram screenings in Yuma. Arizona Complete Health, AZ Cares, and Assured Imaging will have the screening event on April 30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Major insurances are accepted, but those without insurance can get...

Yuma, AZ · 2025-04-25

KYMA News 11

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EPA administrator on changes at the agency

Yuma, AZ · 2025-04-20

KYMA News 11

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Forum unites healthcare leaders from across the region

This year's annual Yuma County, Arizona Biomedical Research Centre and NAU Forum is more than just a meeting. It's a chance for healthcare leaders and community voices to come together and re-imagine what care can look like across our region. The post Forum unites healthcare leaders from across the region appeared first on KYMA .

Yuma County, AZ · 2025-04-15

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Medicaid boost could help Yuma hospitals, but long-term fix still unclear

Yuma, AZ · 2025-04-12

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Medicaid Boost Could Help Yuma Hospitals, But Long-Term Fix Still Unclear

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - New federal Medicaid payments are headed to Arizona, and health care leaders say they could offer much-needed relief for hospitals serving high numbers of low-income patients—including those in Yuma County. At Yuma Regional Medical Center, President and CEO Dr. Robert Trenschel said the additional...

Yuma, AZ · 2025-04-12