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Northern Arizona Healthcare plans new hospital and expanded

WebThe first phase is the new hospital and adjacent offices and clinics for outpatient care. That’s expected to cost 800 million dollars and will be completed in …

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Nygren calls for new VA medical facility on Navajo Nation

WebNavajo Nation President Buu Nygren urged a House committee Thursday to make health care from the Veterans Administration more accessible to Navajo veterans. …

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What women can do — and should do — to protect their health

WebWhat women can do — and should do — to protect their health. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: It's fair to say, when it comes to our health, what most of us want is a …

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Coconino County health assessment highlights mental health, …

WebIt highlights mental health concerns and economic insecurity. The report is released every three years and lists the leading causes of death in the county, which are …

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Flagstaff city planners raise concerns about proposed hospital and

WebFlagstaff city planners nearly deadlocked Wednesday on whether to approve or deny a proposal for a new regional hospital and “wellness village” south of Flagstaff at …

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Tuba City cancer care program receives $8 million in federal funding

WebIt’ll. A bill to fund the federal government through the rest of this fiscal year that was signed into law Friday includes $8 million for the cancer treatment center at the …

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Medicare's push to improve chronic care attracts businesses, but …

WebThe federal data showed about 4,500 physicians received at least $100,000 each in CCM pay in 2021. Through the CCM program, Medicare pays to develop a …

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130 million Americans routinely breathe unhealthy air, report finds

WebOver one-third of Americans, or about 130 million people, routinely breathe in unhealthy air, according to the newest State of the Air report from the American Lung …

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Rural residents in central AZ could soon lose local in-network

WebPublished February 1, 2023 at 12:32 PM MST. YRMC. The Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Ariz. Thousands of rural residents in several central Arizona towns …

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VA clinic to open in Chinle Monday with more locations slated for

WebA new federal VA clinic is set to open on the Navajo Nation today. The Chinle VA Clinic’s Expanded Services at the Chinle Comprehensive Healthcare Facility will …

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Study: Native Americans receive less suicide prevention care at

WebA new studyfrom the University of Arizona Health Sciences found racial and ethnic differences in the suicide prevention care provided to patients with alcohol use …

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NAH Breast Care program loses national accreditation

WebA radiologist uses a magnifying glass to check mammograms for breast cancer in Los Angeles, May 6, 2010. Northern Arizona Healthcare’s Breast Care …

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NAH says hospital plan will be privately funded, but critics worry

WebThe more than $800,000 million project is slated near Fort Tuthill County Park. The first phase includes a new seven-floor hospital but hotels, retail space and …

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Cultural, Language Barriers Complicate Public Health Messages On …

WebKNAU’s Melissa Sevigny spoke with Navajo Nation council delegate Nathaniel Brown about cultural taboos and other barriers to public health messages. …

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Coconino County reports first measles case wiith potential …

WebCoconino County Health and Human Services has confirmed a case of measles and suspects at least one other. Health officials say they are actively …

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ASU to build new medical school in downtown Phoenix

WebArizona State University will build its new medical school in downtown Phoenix. President Michael Crow made the announcement this week alongside Phoenix …

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Hopi Tribe returns to heightened COVID-19 restrictions amid …

WebThe Hopi Tribe has again tightened public health restrictions on the reservation amid a major surge in COVID-19 cases. As in nearly all parts of the U-S, it’s …

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Fresh Air Weekend: St. Vincent; Kids and mental health

WebFresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, and new program elements specially paced for weekends. Our weekend show …

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NAH makes plans for outpatient surgery center in Flagstaff

WebRobin Spratling. /. CDC. Northern Arizona Healthcare plans to open a new outpatient surgery center in Flagstaff. It's the first step in what the company calls a …

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Gila County Sees Uptick In COVID Cases Among Unvaccinated …

WebGila County Sees Uptick In COVID Cases Among Unvaccinated People. Gila County health officials recently reported an uptick in COVID-19 cases, particularly in the …

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Native youth invited to apply for free Grand Canyon river trip

WebSixteen Indigenous youth will have a chance to raft the Colorado River through Grand Canyon this summer on a free nine-day expedition. The participants will …

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STD Rates in AZ on the Rise as State Issues Syphilis Outbreak …

WebThe Arizona Department of Health Services has issued a warning about a syphilis outbreak. But other sexually transmitted diseases are also on the rise across the …

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