The American Cancer Society recently released a report showing that the mortality rate of those with cancer declined by 34% from 1991 to 2022 in the United States.
The American Cancer Society also reports more incidence rates of women and younger adults having the disease. The organization identified inequalities in cancer mortality of Native American and Black people compared to white people.
On PBS’ “Arizona Horizon,” Rick Bold of the Mayo Clinic said certain communities may be limited in their health care access.
“Some of it is screening. We know that there are disparities in terms of utilities of those screening maneuvers, mammograms for breast cancer, colonoscopy for colon cancer and some of these populations don’t have access or don’t pursue those," he said.
Bold says contributing factors for one’s health include environment, food, obesity and activity. He attributes survival rates to screening and advancements in treatment.
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The case arises from an individual, named only as A.R., who underwent an evaluation from a social worker when arriving at a hospital to determine the level of care they should receive. A.R. sued to prevent the social worker from providing testimony about that evaluation during proceedings for court-ordered treatment. -
It might seem like a year ago, but it was just a few months ago that Democrats forced a government shutdown over health care funding. Republican leaders in Washington, D.C., had refused to extend subsidies for the Affordable Care Act marketplace, known as ACA. -
Northern Arizona Healthcare has paused its plans to build a new Flagstaff Medical Center, even though the company says it has outgrown its current facility. -
Jaime Vinck is the president of the Meadows Behavioral Health here in Phoenix, which offers inpatient and outpatient treatment for people struggling with addiction. She knows many people are scared to admit they need help. -
Maricopa County public health officials say everyone who was at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport at 4 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Jan. 29 should watch for symptoms of measles through Feb. 19.
