Flu season hitting earlier this year

Texas is one of five states that's seen an increase in suspected flu cases so far this year.

Rural hospitals looking for answers on health care exchange

Many hospitals are disappointed in Governor Jan Brewer’s decision to not set up a state health care exchange, and rather have Arizona use the federal one.

State will take part in federal health care exchange

Governor Jan Brewer told the Obama administration Wednesday she’s not interested in setting-up a state run health exchange, one of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act. 

Universities participate in flu pandemic drill Tuesday

Students from Arizona’s three universities will participate in a statewide flu pandemic exercise.

Hepatitis C scare could affect hundreds of patients

Health officials here in Arizona are urging hundreds of people to seek testing for hepatitis C.

Democratic candidates in Arizona's 9th Congressional District talk about the economy, illegal immigration and more

The Democratic candidates for Congress in Arizona's new 9th district met Wednesday evening, at a candidate forum sponsored by KJZZ. They discussed how to bring jobs to the area, plans for dealing with illegal immigration, their thoughts on solar energy and much more.

County hospital won't be up for bond vote in November

Maricopa County residents will not be voting this fall on a tax to replace the county’s 40-year-old hospital.

Planned Parenthood of Arizona sues to block new state law

Planned Parenthood of Arizona has sued the state. As KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports, it’s trying to block a new state law banning public money from going to organizations that provide abortions from taking effect next month.

Lawsuit filed to block new Arizona abortion law

There’s a new legal challenge against an Arizona abortion law that’s set to take effect Aug. 2.

Arizona lawmakers stick to party lines in health care vote

Arizona's congressional delegation did as expected yesterday as lawmakers tried to repeal President Obama's signature healthcare act.

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