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Pima County, Desert Senita roll out priority 1B COVID-19 …

WebThe community health center received 500 vaccines on Jan. 19 for individuals in the Priority 1B population, which consists of those 75 and older, school …

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Pima County offering all three types of COVID booster shots

WebTUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - The Pima County Health Department is now offering three types of COVID-19 boosters to certain residents, it announced on …

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EPA rolls out final rule for clean drinking water, hopes to decrease

WebTUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS for short, are the chemicals that make coats waterproof or pans non-stick. But they’re …

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Pima County offering COVID-19 booster vaccine to some residents

WebWalter Rogers Clinic (175 West Irvington): 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Residents can find a mobile (“pop-up”) vaccination event at …

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Health insurance enrollment through El Rio Health open until May …

WebAffordable Care Act enrollment is open now through May 15, and enrollment assistance is available by phone at (520) 309-3111. Last year, El Rio’s Health Insurance …

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Banner Health hospitalizations at highest level since pandemic …

WebTUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Banner Health says hospitalizations have reached their highest point since COVID began and staffing numbers continue to be …

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FACT FINDERS: Arizona universities walk fine line on free speech

WebIt says universities cannot punish speech or expression for being offensive or controversial and that they will support the right to free speech and free expression within …

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13 News Fact Finders talks to Arizona’s Chief Heat Officer

WebThe Arizona Department of Health Services reports charges for those visits increased from $4.7 million in 2008 to $28 million by 2022. Now, Arizona has a new tool …

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Respiratory illnesses require prompt attention

WebBoth Carbutt and Kohler said that most respiratory illnesses like flu and RSV drop in February. COVID has been unpredictable. COVID, flu and RSV all have …

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Pregnancy-related deaths have fallen to pre-pandemic levels, new …

WebFILE - A single room, fully dedicated maternity room in a hospital maternity ward in Mississippi is seen on Oct. 11, 2012. In 2023, U.S. pregnancy-related deaths fell …

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BENDING THE CURVE: New rule puts grading of Arizona schools …

WebTUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Can the grades assigned to Arizona’s schools be trusted?. 13 Investigates dove deep into the data and discovered drastic jumps at some …

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Medical technology company building $65 million state-of-the-art

WebTUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) -BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a global medical technology company announced it will invest $65 million to construct a …

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Investigation reveals nearly 3 million reports of problems with …

WebIn the past three years, possibly due to more awareness, reports have increased by more than 100,000 each year. In the first nine months of 2021, the FDA …

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AZDHS reports a 20% increase in new HIV cases throughout the …

WebThe report shows in 2022 alone, 19,894 people were living with HIV/Aids in Arizona. Just last year, Arizona reported 975 new HIV cases, a 20% increase from the …

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Walmart to close its 51 health centers, virtual care service

Web(AP) - Walmart is closing its health centers and virtual care service as the retail giant has struggled to find success with the offerings. Walmart, which launched its health …

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Arizona leaders respond to vote to repeal abortion ban

WebTUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - State lawmakers are responding to the Senate’s vote to repeal Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban. The bill now heads to the desk of Governor …

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Planned Parenthood resumes abortion services in Tucson

WebTUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Planned Parenthood Arizona is offering abortion services in Pima County again. Officials say they can do so under a court …

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Neighbors discuss shooting that killed University of Arizona student

WebThe Tucson Police Department said 20-year-old Erin Jones, a University of Arizona sophomore, was found shot and died at a local hospital. “As some of you may …

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Do you have this weed in your yard

WebThe invasive weed has taken over close to 2 1/2 acres near Stone Ave and Pastime Road. Figueroa adds the Stinknet Weed may look like a pretty wildflower in the …

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Rep. Raúl Grijalva has cancer but says he plans to work while

WebTUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Rep. Raul Grijalva announced he is battling cancer on Tuesday, April 2, but said he will continue to work through the treatment. “A …

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1864 Arizona abortion ban may be repealed by mid-week but may …

WebTUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - On Wednesday, the Arizona legislature will convene for its weekly session. They meet weekly now because there’s not much to do, …

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Arizona’s prison system hires controversial healthcare provider

WebTUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - A company that recently settled a nearly $700,000 lawsuit over allegations it lied to the federal government is now providing …

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CVS Pharmacy has new offerings to help students in college

WebThat number dropped from almost one thousand the year before, making it the largest drop since 1983. Two new programs are available here. The first is the tuition …

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Two possibly rabid foxes put down following attack at Desert …

WebIn early January, a man had to be treated for rabies after he was attacked by a bobcat at his Saddlebrooke home. In late January, a man was attacked by a possibly …

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106-year-old WWII veteran helps teach history class to middle …

WebCOLORADO SPRINGS, Col. (KRDO) – It was a bright sea of colors as students lined up and cheered for 106-year-old WWII veteran Dr. Monica Agnew-Kinnaman, …

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Banner Health agrees to pay over $18M to settle false claims act

WebBanner Health has agreed to pay the United States over $18 million to settle allegations that 12 of its hospitals in Arizona and Colorado knowingly submitted false …

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