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Yuma Fire Department and Rural Metro work together to provide ambulance service

The transition of two local agencies working together to provide emergency ambulance services to patients began today. More>>

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Bill Liddle Found Guilty on ALL counts in the AEA Fraud Trial. Rhonda Liddle Found guilty on 36 of 54 counts.

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Bill Liddle Found Guilty on ALL counts in the AEA Fraud Trial.
Rhonda Liddle Found guilty on 36 of 54 counts including conspiracy, money laundering, and fraud. More>>

H1N1 virus breaks into Centinela State Prison

Spanish media are reporting that the H1N1 virus is back in Mexico city and the cases are rising.

Several swine flu cases have popped up here in the Desert Southwest More>>

Two Yuma students overcome obstacles to achieve higher education

Two local college students overcome financial and medical obstacles to graduate. More>>

YRMC on Cold & Flu Season

Coughing, sneezing, and feeling bad, are all symptoms both the common cold and flu virus may cause and according to Infection Preventionist, Jill Labossiere many people have a hard time identifying their illness. More>>

Yuma elementary students participate in health run

Local elementary school students got in on a work out this morning. About 400 H.L. Suverkrup students participated in the Doctor Lubb Dubb's Healthy Heart Fun Run this morning. More>>

Local organization to host Christmas tree lighting event

We just got through Thanksgiving Day and it already feels like Christmas. The Caballeros de Yuma will be hosting the 26th Annual Friendship Tower Lighting tomorrow night at the Desert Sun Stadium, located at 3500 S. Avenue A. The event will start at 6:30pm. More>>

Hospital CEO elected to California Hospital Association Board

The CEO of the El Centro regional medical center has been elected to serve on the California Hospital Association Board of Trustees. More>>

A Non-Profit Raises Money for Yuma Cancer Survivor

A spaghetti supper will be put on by the Yuma Jaycees for Mary "Cathy" Theis who has been diagnosed with endometrial cancer. More>>

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Zimmer Mobile Learning Center shows joint replacement options
El Centro Regional Medical Center partners with joint replacement company to educate patients on pain management solutions.More >>
YRMC hosts senior health clinic
YUMA, AZ - A local hospital holds a health clinic for seniors. Yuma Regional Medical Center hosted its largest event of the year today. The Silver Care Program welcomed a big crowd to the "Heart Healthy Cooking" clinic.More >>
El Centro hospital to host orthopedic learning event
EL CENTRO, CA - The El Centro Regional Medical Center is hosting an orthopedic learning event tomorrow. Organizers say this event is open to the public. It will feature information about health education and quality services.More >>
Doctors meet to discuss new Yuma pediatric center
YUMA, AZ - A local hospital is partnering up with medical officials in Phoenix to open a pediatric center. Phoenix Children's Hospital will open a new location at Yuma Regional Medical Center.More >>
BREAKING NEWS: Arizona Supreme Court has ruled to uphold Yuma Superior Court decision to keep San Luis City Council candidate, Alejandrina Cabrera, off the ballot due to English deficiency.
BREAKING NEWS: Arizona Supreme Court has ruled to uphold Yuma Superior Court decision to keep San Luis City Council candidate, Alejandrina Cabrera, off the ballot due to English deficiency.More >>
El Centro Regional Medical Center hosts Bone Marrow Drive
EL CENTRO, Calif. - The El Centro Regional Medical Center is hosting a bone marrow drive in hopes of finding a match for local children. The drive will be kicking off shortly at 5pm mountain time, 4pm pacific. It will go through 9pm mountain time, 8pm pacific.More >>
New health clinic to open in El Centro
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday night for a new health clinic in El Centro. The new facility will house over 2 dozen physicians with 11 different specialties including neurology, and pediatrics. More >>
Man walking across America stops in Yuma on way to San Diego
Anthony Lambing nears end of 2,500-mile pedestrian trek.More >>
Phoenix Children's Hospital Branch Open at YRMC
Families in the Desert Southwest no longer have to travel long distances for their children's medical care.More >>
Law Enforcement Agencies Compete in Blood Drive
Both community members and local law enforcement agencies throughout Imperial Valley gave blood Wednesday as part of the 6th Annual Battle of the Badges.More >>
YRMC celebrates birth of first baby of 2012
Couple from San Luis give birth to healthy baby girl after difficulties in pregnancy.More >>
Imperial County has the highest childhood obesity in California
A study released earlier this week says the Imperial Valley has the highest childhood obesity rate in the state of California.More >>
Healthcare reform forum held in El Centro
Residents in the Imperial Valley and business owners got a change today to learn about healthcare reform. The Imperial Valley joint chambers of commerce hosted a forum at the El Centro Regional Medical Center to discuss the 2014 healthcare mandates.More >>
Imperial Valley Woman may have possible case of Cholera
Imperial County health officials are investigating the possible case of a Cholera infection of an Imperial Valley woman.More >>
Holtville football player battles cancer with community support
Scholar-athlete Emmanuel Lucero recovers in hospital in San Diego.More >>
CEO of Pioneers Memorial Hospital resigns
The CEO of Pioneers Memorial Hospital in Brawley has resigned. Richard Mendoza has decided to leave after 11-years at PMH. Mendoza will be moving back home to San Antonio, Texas where his children and father now live.More >>
Yuma Regional Medical Center new patient floor now available
A local hospital has a new wing on its premises to help meet the needs of patients in the Desert Southwest.More >>
Shortage of Doctors in the Desert Southwest
A limited amount of doctors has become a concern in many rural areas especially Imperial County.More >>
October 21, 2011 is National Mammography Day
It's celebrated the third Friday in October. On this day, women are encouraged to make an appointment to get a mammogram. Breast cancer is the second most fatal cancer among women.More >>
Calexico apartment community a model for healthy lifestyle change
Fresh fruits and vegetables more accessible to low-income families, thanks to local and state partnerships.More >>
Yuma's Heat Advisory Affecting Local High Schools
With school back in session Yuma's blazing hot temperatures are now affecting student athletes.More >>
Food addiction masks underlying emotions
Research suggests addictions connected to brain disorder, says Yuma therapist.More >>
Lying to your doctor can have consequences
Being true to your health can often be difficult when face to face with a physician, but lying or stretching the truth even a little bit can have steep consequences.More >>
Kids Return to the Class Room....Has School Lunch Improved?
Kids fill up on the first day of school, but do you know what they're filling up on?More >>
Yuma Regional Medical Center will have scorpion anti-venom soon
The Bark Scorpion's sting can cause a lot of pain, sometimes it can even kill.

But now there's a new anti-venom that can help save lives.More >>
Yuma Public Safety Officials: Tips on Preventing Heat Illnesses
While under an excessive heat warning, local public safety officials are offering tips on preventing heat illnesses. The National Weather Service for Arizona issued an excessive heat warning for Arizona cities, including Yuma County.More >>

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Surgery may beat antibiotics for appendicitis
Although some researchers believe antibiotics can often cure appendicitis, surgery remains the more effective treatment, French investigators suggest.More >>
Can hormone therapy or the pill prevent brain aneurysms?
Taking birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy could protect women against brain aneurysms later in life, a new study suggests, although one neurologist questioned the quality of the research.More >>
Flood cleanup requires extra care for those with allergies
People with allergies and asthma need to take extra precautions if their home is flooded, experts advise.More >>
Sex, coffee may boost risk of brain aneurysm rupture
If you have a brain aneurysm, drinking coffee, having sex or even getting angry may boost the risk of it rupturing, a new study suggests.More >>
Drugmakers to end infant formulas of products with acetaminophen
The makers of cold and fever medications that contain the painkiller acetaminophen said Wednesday night that they will discontinue infant-drops versions of the products to avoid confusion that might lead to overdoses.More >>
Prolonged bottle feeding boosts kids' obesity risk
Babies who are still drinking from a bottle at 2 years of age may be prone to obesity by the time they turn 5, a new study suggests.More >>
Health tip: Drink more water
Though anyone can become dehydrated, there are some people who should be careful to drink enough water.More >>
Health tip: Could your child be constipated?
Children may become constipated from a practice experts call "stool withholding" -- deliberately not going to the bathroom because of embarrassment, fear of an unpleasant experience, or the desire not to interrupt playtime.More >>
Obese teens lack vitamin D
Low levels of vitamin D are common in obese adolescents, a new study finds.More >>
Socializing may keep elderly minds sharp
Being sociable can help keep your brain healthy as you age, researchers report.More >>
Dispose of unused prescription drugs on Saturday
Americans can turn in unused prescription drugs at more than 4,700 sites nationwide on Saturday as part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.More >>
Bringing partner into anorexia treatment may aid recovery
By Maureen Salamon HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 28 (HealthDay News) -- Margie Hodgin of Turnersville, N.C., was in her early forties when she developed anorexia nervosa, and she knows how isolating the condition can...More >>
Payment rates may affect breast cancer treatment
Use of a costly breast cancer therapy called intensity-modulated radiation therapy is strongly influenced by what Medicare will pay for the treatment and where radiation oncologists practice, according to a new study.More >>
Monkey see, monkey remember
Memory in monkeys and humans is more similar than previously believed, a new study says.More >>

Bill Liddle Found Guilty on ALL counts in the AEA Fraud Trial. Rhonda Liddle Found guilty on 36 of 54 counts.

Breaking News:
Bill Liddle Found Guilty on ALL counts in the AEA Fraud Trial.
Rhonda Liddle Found guilty on 36 of 54 counts including conspiracy, money laundering, and fraud. More>>

BREAKING NEWS: Arizona Supreme Court has ruled to uphold Yuma Superior Court decision to keep San Luis City Council candidate, Alejandrina Cabrera, off the ballot due to English deficiency.

BREAKING NEWS: Arizona Supreme Court has ruled to uphold Yuma Superior Court decision to keep San Luis City Council candidate, Alejandrina Cabrera, off the ballot due to English deficiency. More>>

Early Detection Of Pancreatic Cancer: Medicine's Next Big Thing?

Pancreatic Cancer: According to the Mayo Clinic, pancreatic cancer (pancreatic carcinoma) forms in the tissues of the pancreas, which is an organ located right behind the lower section of the stomach. More>>

Botox For Parkinson's

"Botox" is the brand name for a toxin produced by bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. As the last part of that term suggests, the toxin can cause botulism - a condition that is known to lead to bad More>>

Accurate Home Glaucoma Test approved by FDA

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2.3 million Americans are affected by glaucoma in the U.S. and an additional 2 million don't know they have the disease. Glaucoma is the leading cause More>>

Scarless Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid Gland: The thyroid gland is found in the front part of the neck, right below the larynx (also called the voice box). It is a two inch gland with two lobes, each located on a different side of More>>

Smart Toe For Hammer Toes

Hammertoe is a condition where the smaller toes of the foot become bent like a claw and can leave permanent damage. There are three main causes of hammertoe. The deformity can be inherited, a result of More>>

Beating Heart Surgery

Beating-heart surgery is a way to perform surgery without stopping the heart. During operation, the heart continues to beat and circulate blood. Also called off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery, beating-heart More>>

Reconstructing ACL's In Kids

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of four major ligaments in the knee and the most common ligament that gets injured. Sudden changes of direction or landing in a certain way can cause a tear in the ACL. More>>

Cancer Killer: Saving Faces - Saving Lives

Lymphangioma is a mass that commonly occurs in the head and neck area. It's classified as a birth defect and is also known as cystic hygroma. The facts are simple : 90% of all lymphangioma cases occur in children less than 2 years of age and develop while in the womb. More>>

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Dr. Ramona Krutzik
Dr. Ramona Krutzik is the Medical Correspondent for KSWT News 13. Dr. Krutzik, also a practicing endocrinologist in Brawley, CA, plays an integral role in KSWT News 13's reporting on breaking medicalMore >>

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