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Ex-funeral director shows 'pattern of gross neglect' with human remains, ADHS records say

An investigation into a Mesa mortuary revealed a pattern of gross neglect involving unrefrigerated bodies and unsanitary conditions. Franklin Lambert has a history of violations dating back to 2011, but he retains his embalmer's license despite losing other credentials. Family Burial & Cremation Center surrendered its license and ceased operations...

Mesa, AZ · 2d
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35 Phoenix-area nursing homes earn high marks in new U.S. News ratings

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 ratings highlight more than 40 top-rated facilities across the state, including 35 in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Those 35 facilities earned a “High Performing” rating for short-term rehabilitation, long-term care or both, according to U.S. News’ Phoenix-area listings.

Phoenix, AZ · 2d
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Goodyear Hospital Pours $6.5 Million Into 12 New ICU Beds Before Winter Surge

Abrazo Litchfield Medical Building — Nearby Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility. Abrazo West Campus is spending $6.5 million to add a dozen new intensive care beds, a project hospital officials expect to open later this month. The expanded unit is designed to treat more patients dealing with traumatic injuries, strokes, cardiac events and other life-threatening conditions, as well as those needing intensive care after complex surgeries.

Goodyear, AZ · 16h
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Flu cases surging early across Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Flu cases are surging in Arizona earlier than usual, and the Pima County Health Department is urging people to get vaccinated. “Influenza is surging early this year,” said Andrew Saal of the Pima County Health Department. More than 2,400 cases have been reported in...

Pima County, AZ · 2d
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Arizona hospital leaders warn of Medicaid changes starting in 2027

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Major changes to Medicaid at the start of 2027 could affect both patients and health care clinics, Arizona hospital leaders warn. AHCCCS, Arizona’s Medicaid program, covered roughly 1.7 million people as of September. About a quarter of those people will be directly affected. The changes...

Arizona · 1d

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Free dental care offered to veteran heroes in Mesa

My Dental Dentistry and Implants is saying thank you this Veteran's Day, by offering free, same-day dental care to local heroes. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen checks out the 11th annual Veterans' Smile Day.

Mesa, AZ · 1d

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Arizona hearing clinics roll out new technology to treat tinnitus

PHOENIX - If you're hearing ringing in your ear that others aren't, you're actually not alone. "Some people have musical sounds in their ears. Cicadas is a really common one that we hear. Anything that you're really experiencing internally, but you're not hearing it in your environment could be considered tinnitus," said Dr. Madison Brown.

Scottsdale, AZ · 4d

The Financial Wire

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Medicaid in Michigan, North Carolina and Arizona will pay only two months of past bills for applicants 65 and older starting Jan. 1, 2027, down from three months

Older adults who apply for Medicaid in North Carolina, Arizona and Michigan starting Jan. 1, 2027, will get coverage for only two months of bills from before the application, down from three. North Carolina’s Medicaid program says anyone who applies by Dec. 31, 2026, still gets up to three months of approved costs covered. For... The post Medicaid in Michigan, North Carolina and Arizona will pay only two months of past bills for applicants 65 and older starting Jan. 1, 2027, down from three months appeared first on The Financial Wire .

North Carolina · 4d

Arizonas Family

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These nursing homes were named the best in Arizona

Arizona · 2d

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The Show for Nov. 9, 2026: Newly elected Arizona Democrats talk about their priorities, and more

Arizona will have at least two new Democratic members of Congress next session. One of them, Amish Shah, joined The Show to talk about his priorities. Plus, an analogue photo booth that's pushing back on AI. Transcript. ANNOUNCER: KJZZ’s original production “The Show” is supported by Banner Health, Arizona’s largest...

Arizona · 3d

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Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital to undertake largest expansion in its history

Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital has announced the largest expansion in its history, increasing inpatient and procedural capacity to serve more patients requiring heart and vascular care. The expansion is designed to help meet growing demand for cardiovascular services in Arizona and will increase the hospital’s capacity for cardiac, vascular and...

Arizona · 3d

Phoenix Independent

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MY DR NOW to open new northeast Phoenix location

MY DR NOW will open its newest family medicine clinic at 64th Street and Greenway Road on Monday, Nov. 9. The location will be open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. every day of the week Monday-Friday and 8

Phoenix, AZ · 8d

National Audubon Society

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Stewarding Southern Arizona Water Supplies

Arizona has various water supplies that support habitat, communities, industry, agriculture, and our way of life. Groundwater makes up 41 percent of the state’s supply, followed by Colorado River water at roughly 36 percent, in-state rivers (like the Salt and Verde Rivers) at 18 percent, and reclaimed water (purified wastewater) at five percent.

Arizona · 6d

FOX 10 Phoenix

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State probe: 9 group homes terminated by AHCCCS

Phoenix, AZ · 7d

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Walmart Debuts 100K-SF “Pharmacy Central Fill” Facility in W. Phoenix

Walmart recently opened a 100,000-square-foot Pharmacy Central Fill facility in Litchfield Park, west of Phoenix. The company is expanding a regional prescription-processing network designed to give store pharmacists more time for patient care. Located at 6600 N. Sarival Avenue, Suite 130, the facility is designed to fill up to 100,000...

Phoenix, AZ · 10d

Courthouse News Service

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Torrential rains spell disaster across Southwest

PHOENIX (CN) — Communities across the Southwest are still underwater as the region comes out of one of the wettest weekends on record. Torrential storms fueled by global climate change and the strongest El Niño on record dumped more than six inches of rain across the high country of Arizona, in some places accounting for more than half the annual rainfall in just three days. From Friday to Sunday, Arizona received more rain by total volume than any other state in the country.

Arizona · 10d

The Hill

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Opinion: A prison sentence is not a death sentence — fix the correctional health care crisis now

No state, including Arizona, likes having a judge tell it how to run its prisons. But they all have a choice: live up to their constitutional responsibilities and provide adequate medical care on their own, or have the courts ensure it gets done.

Arizona · 10d

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HonorHealth: They couldn’t find a medical answer, so they kept looking

You’ve seen one doctor, then another. You’ve had scans, tests and treatments. Maybe you’ve traveled across the country looking for a specialist who has seen something like this before. And you still don’t have an answer. For patients with complex neurological conditions, that search can stretch...

Tempe, AZ · 22d

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Healing Dentistry Introduces Personalized Cavity Prevention Approach

PHOENIX, AZ, October 29, 2026 — Healing Dentistry Dental Clinic has published five cavity prevention recommendations addressing oral hygiene practices, dietary considerations, hydration, preventive dental examinations, and individualized care planning. The Phoenix-based dental practice outlines how these factors contribute to oral health maintenance and the management of conditions associated with tooth decay.

Phoenix, AZ · 13d