Health
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Nearly 1 million Arizonans face food insecurity without SNAP payments
SNAP benefits still have not been distributed, even though the Trump administration agreed to partially fund the program by court order.
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Why health insurance is so expensive this year—and what you can do about it
This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
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So your insurance dropped your doctor. Now what?
Nationwide, contract disputes are common, with more than 650 hospitals having public spats with an insurer since 2021. They could become even more common as hospitals brace for about $1 trillion in cuts to federal health care spending prescribed by President Donald Trump’s signature legislation signed into law in July.
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The color of blood: Arizona hospitals call for more diverse blood donors
Arizona’s blood supply is in crisis. For minority patients, the shortage is even more severe.
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‘Stop playing games with our lives’: Arizonans urge lawmakers to protect ACA subsidies
As Republicans refuse to extend federal premium tax credits for the Affordable Care Act, Arizonans fear rising costs.
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I finally visited a foot spa & it was the most efficient, affordable body treatment I’ve ever had
I finally visited a foot spa in Phoenix, and it surpassed my expectations. Here’s everything you need to know about the experience.
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A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27K
With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that the situation is likely to get…
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Cost, care, control: Families in rural Arizona choose midwives over hospitals
Women in rural Arizona, where obstetric care is sparse or nonexistent, have turned to home birth as a viable alternative for prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care.
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Soothing soaks: Hot springs within 5 hours of Phoenix
As temperatures drop and the hustle and bustle continues to rise, consider a soothing soak in one of these hot springs near Phoenix.
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OPINION: Little-known Maricopa County measure could have lasting health care effects
Maricopa County is growing fast, and its health care system must grow with it. That’s why I’m voting yes on Prop. 409.
