Health
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OPINION: Rep. David Schweikert’s dangerous voting record puts health-care providers at risk
A Phoenix nurse says politicians like Rep. David Schweikert make it nearly impossible for her to help patients make the best reproductive health decisions for them.
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Harris proposes plan to have Medicare cover in-home care for seniors, give relief to family caregivers
Under Harris’ plan, Medicare would cover the cost of in-home health care for seniors enrolled in the program, after a medical provider has determined that they are in need of help performing daily tasks. Harris’ proposal would also provide coverage for vision and hearing benefits under Medicare.
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Biden sets 10-year deadline for cities to replace lead pipes and make drinking water safer
A decade after the Flint water crisis raised alarms about the continuing dangers of lead in tap water, President Joe Biden is setting a 10-year deadline for cities across the nation to replace their lead pipes.
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Harris seeks to lower drug costs for Arizonans, building on recent progress
Harris wants to expand the $35 monthly cap on insulin costs and a $2,000 annual cap on out-of-pocket drug costs so that they apply to all Americans, not just seniors on Medicare.
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How this nonprofit has helped Arizonans grow their families for 50 years
Contraception, doctor’s visits, and breast and cervical cancer screenings are a few of the many healthcare services made affordable and accessible by Affirm and federal family planning grants.
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13 wildest lies Trump told in the debate with Kamala Harris
Ex-President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met for their first presidential debate—and Trump unleashed a barrage of lies and misleading claims.
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Everything you need to know about the new flu and COVID vaccines
When it comes to protection against flu and COVID, vaccines are necessary to tackle the latest strains of each. Here’s what you need to know.
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OPINION: Affordable health care for Arizonans is at risk as GOP threatens to undo key reforms
Through the Inflation Reduction Act, the Biden-Harris administration lowered health care costs for tens of millions of people. However, MAGA Republicans want to repeal the law.
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Kari Lake defends big pharma’s ability to price-gouge as vital to the free market
Successful pricing guardrails put in place by the Biden-Harris administration save seniors thousands and save billions in taxpayer dollars.
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Hantavirus alert in Arizona: What you need to know
The Arizona Department of Health Services has reported an increase in hantavirus cases in the state. Here’s what residents need to know.
