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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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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • "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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Bone marrow is the soft, fatty tissue found inside of bones, which contain stem cells. A bone marrow transplant is a procedure in which healthy bone marrow stem cells are injected into a patient in order to replace bone marrow that has become dysfunctional or has been destroyed by chemotherapy or radiation.

  • The two most common problems people have with the cervical spine are disk herniation and stenosis, a narrowing of the spine causing pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.

  • According to bonesmart.org, a "total hip replacement" involves the complete replacement of an arthritic hip joint that had been wearing away at bearing surfaces and causing the victim considerable pain.

  • Background: Bladder cancer is a cancerous tumor in the bladder. It is not clear what causes bladder cancer, but smoking is a huge risk factor. Bladder cancer is also linked with aging and gender. Almost

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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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>