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.
Oct
2025
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HEALTHCARE
Oct
2025
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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.
Oct
2025
22
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 worse.
Oct
2025
17
WATCH: Planned Parenthood Arizona suspends Medicaid services
If your insurance is through Medicaid and you get care from Planned Parenthood Arizona, you’ll have to find somewhere new for your cancer screenings, STI tests, and birth control.
Oct
2025
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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.
Oct
2025
6
What’s on metro Phoenix ballots this November?
Many metro Phoenix residents will see ballots arriving in the mail soon. Here are some of the things they'll decide.
Oct
2025
3
Planned Parenthood suspends Medicaid services, citing ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ restrictions
Every Republican in Arizona’s congressional delegation voted for the bill, while all Democrats voted against.
Sep
2025
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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.
Sep
2025
25
WATCH: Arizona Republicans are doing the opposite of what voters want
More than 60% of voters said they want abortion to be constitutionally protected, and yet just this year Republicans tried to push a 'backdoor abortion ban.'
Sep
2025
23
‘Sick to my stomach’: Trump distorts facts on autism, tylenol, and vaccines, scientists say
On Monday, President Donald Trump stood beside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for what he called a “historic” announcement on autism.
