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Maternal Mortality Soars in US and Arizona; Black, Native Women Hardest Hit
Maternal Mortality Soars in US and Arizona; Black, Native Women Hardest Hit

Maternal death rates more than doubled over the past 20 years in the US.

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Explained: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (Which Went Into Effect June 27)

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is a pivotal piece of legislation that aims to ensure equal treatment and protection for pregnant employees in the workplace. Here's what you need to know about PWF.

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Be a Hero: Learn How to Donate Blood and Make a Difference in Arizona

In honor of World Blood Donor Day, the American Red Cross is giving away gift cards to anyone who donates blood in the month of June.

FILE - President Joe Biden signs into law S. 2938, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act gun safety bill, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, June 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
Here’s How the Biden Administration Has Tackled The Mental Health Crisis

The Biden administration has invested billions into improving mental health care in the United States.

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3 Women’s Health Briefs for Friday, May 19

Stay informed and empowered with the latest women's health updates. From your mental health to your physical well-being, these health briefs are essential.

FILE - This undated photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a blacklegged tick, which is also known as a deer tick. Ticks will be more active than usual early in spring 2023, and that means Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections could spread earlier and in greater numbers than in a typical year. Ticks can transmit multiple diseases that sicken humans, and deer ticks, which spread Lyme, are a day-to-day fact of life in the warm months in New England and the Midwest. (CDC via AP, File)
Tick Season Has Arrived in Arizona: Follow These Simple Steps to Stay Safe

With the rise in temperature, there will likely be an uptick in ticks. Safeguarding yourself, and your pets, from ticks requires protecting yourself before, during, and after spending time outdoors.

“We knew almost right away that there was something wrong within the first six hours of his birth,” Christine Buckrucker said about her 4-year-old son, Colton Buckrucker. Colton and his father, Chris, build a toy. Colton has a weakened immune system that’s led to several surgeries and medical procedures. (Photo by Sierra Alvarez/Cronkite News)
Tempe Playground Lily’s Pad Will Give Immunocompromised Kids a Chance to Be a Kid

Brad Taylor is creating an indoor playground for immunocompromised children like his daughter called Lily's Pad in Tempe.