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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital continues Danny Thomas’ promise to help children
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (412+ words) MEMPHIS, TN (AZFamily) " It started with a promise to the patron saint of hopeless causes. Entertainer Danny Thomas vowed to build a shrine and hospital to help children from all over the world. On Feb. 4, 1962, Thomas kept his promise by…...
Avelo to end deportation flights out of Mesa Gateway Airport
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (60+ words) Avelo to end deportation flights out of Mesa Gateway Airport'AZ Family Avelo to end deportation flights out of Mesa Gateway Airport Phoenix veteran says ICE agents detained him after Caribbean cruise Phoenix-area chill has locals bundling up following warm December…...
Arizona DJs give back to people experiencing homelessness
1+ week, 4+ day ago (55+ words) Arizona DJs give back to people experiencing homelessness'AZ Family Arizona DJs give back to people experiencing homelessness After losing son, Prescott mother warns of drunk driving Surprise Squad gives out $100 gift cards at Phoenix gas station Women's group delivers holiday…...
Banner Health to enforce mandatory masking starting Jan. 1 due to flu surge
1+ week, 6+ day ago (152+ words) PHOENIX (AZFamily) " A major Arizona hospital system is set to mandate masking at all locations in the Valley and five other states due to rising flu cases. Banner Health said the mandate will be enforced across the six-state healthcare system…...
Arizona State sophomore shares journey as student with muscular dystrophy
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (616+ words) TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) " An Arizona State University student is forging a new path of independence, all while raising awareness for those battling neuromuscular disabilities like himself. On Friday evening, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is hosting an event to raise…...
‘She’s a fighter’: Girl born with nearly no brain continues to inspire; celebrates 20th birthday
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (301+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (KETV) - A Nebraska girl and her family are inspiring others as their little girl battles a rare condition with a low survival rate. Lorena and Shawn Simpson welcomed their daughter in 2005. They were told everything was typical with…...
Mesa launches new youth drug prevention campaign
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (224+ words) MESA, AZ (AZFamily) " Mesa officials announced a new youth drug prevention campaign called "Be Aware. Be Strong. Be Healthy" at an event at the Arizona Museum of Natural History, and that is Something Good. The curriculum is being developed by…...
Eating Clean: Easy snacks to balance out all the sugary sweets this Halloween
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (307+ words) Registered dietitian Jamie Miller, with Village Health Clubs & Spas, joined Good Morning Arizona for some easy snacks to balance out all the sugary sweets. PHOENIX (AZFamily) " Registered dietitian Jamie Miller, with Village Health Clubs & Spas, joined Good Morning Arizona for…...
Phoenix doctor explains why some parents are opting to use landlines over cellphones
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (276+ words) PHOENIX (AZFamily) " In an era dominated by smartphones, tablets and computers, an old form of technology is making a comeback. According to an article from Parents.com, some parents are replacing phone screens with landlines. Some parents say by using…...
SNAP, WIC programs in Arizona at risk as government shutdown continues
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (472+ words) PHOENIX (AZFamily/AP) " As the government shutdown moves into its seventh day, there's concern that programs around one million Arizonans rely on could run out of funding soon. The shutdown came as Democrats and Republicans failed to pass a new…...