Young hiker shares near-death ordeal at Fossil Creek
A young hiker at Fossil Creek endures a near-death ordeal during a hike. The rescue took longer than expected due to the poor condition of the trail. Gary Morris, Chief of Pine-Strawberry Fire expresses the importance of hiking trails being repaired to improve rescue time. Learn more about the young hiker’s experience here.
Phoenix firefighters bring presents to young hospital patients in “Christmas in July” event
Valley hospitals receive hundreds of toy donations. Phoenix firefighters deliver the toys to kids in hospitals for the “Christmas in July” event. To read more about “Christmas in July” click here.
As Fewer Refugees Come To Arizona, The Congolese Community Grows
In an exam room at the Women’s Refugee Health Clinic, Leailani Ferdinand introduces doctors to each other in Swahili. She then asks a Congolese patient how she is doing. Ferdinand is a cultural health navigator. Click here to find out how being multilingual has helped Ferdinand in her profession.
5 things to know about the first hep C bundled payment program
According to a feature in Managed Healthcare Executive, Care1st Health Plan Arizona, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, launches Medicaid hepatitis C bundled payment program. Here are five things everyone should know about the plan. Click here to learn more.
Creighton leads formation of game-changing GME programs
One of Arizona’s largest Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs is underway. Thanks to the partnership of Creighton University, MIHS, DMG, and Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, this is possible! The Creighton University-Arizona Health Education Alliance will oversee the programs at some of the Valley’s largest health care institutions. Click here to learn […]
Girl burned during bonfire accident nominated as Hero of the Year
Burn victim, Isabella McCune, is nominated as the Hero of the Year. After nine months of treatments, she is fully recovered. Click here to learn more about Isabella’s heroic journey.
Extreme heat leads to burns from hot cars, pavement, playground equipment
Many are being advised to be cautious of the excessive heat to avoid burn injuries. The Arizona Burn Center has seen many patients with burn injuries from hot cars, hot pavement, hot surfaces and more. Click here to learn more.
Case of Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis reported in NEJM
Doctors at Maricopa Integrated Health System report a case of Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis. This airborne illness comes from a fungus called, Coccidioides immitis (C. immitis). Patients with Coccidioides immitis may be at risk of having chronic pneumonia, fungemia, and extrapulmonary dissemination to the skin, bones, meninges, and other body sites. Click here to learn more.