The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) confirmed Sunday there have been 16 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona. To date, there have been…
We’re all being inundated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) information, tips and news, everywhere we look. But despite all the information coming from reputable sources like the Centers for Disease Control and…
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) have confirmed there have been eight deaths due to COVID-19 in Arizona. To date, there…
Governor Ducey today issued an Executive Order requiring health care insurance companies to expand telemedicine coverage for all services that would normally be covered for an in-person visit. The order…
Traveling with a loved one in far distant areas is a daunting task, especially when he/she is suffering from a health condition. However, thanks to air ambulance services, they help…
Microbiologist Charles Gerba, a battle-scarred virus veteran, earned the sobriquet “Dr. Germ” based on his experience and expertise in researching and eradicating germs. He comes to the novel coronavirus crisis…
Banner Health is partnering with the region’s blood bank operator in an effort to restore blood donations, which have significantly dropped during the outbreak of COVID-19 cases. Together with Vitalant,…
With everything going on around us, we all have many questions about COVID-19. University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine Negin Blattman, MD,…
Despite accelerated federal assistance, school closures, cancelations of public gatherings and businesses limiting services that require human contact, cases of COVID-19 in the United States continue to rise. The latest…
Medical toxicologists and emergency physicians are warning the public against the use of inappropriate medications and household products to prevent or treat COVID-19. In particular, Banner Health experts emphasize that…
Sonora Quest Laboratories, the market share leader in diagnostic laboratory testing in Arizona, announced it began processing COVID-19 nasopharyngeal and throat swab samples at their main laboratory in Tempe, on…
Banner Health today announced a new process for COVID-19 specimen collection in Arizona. Those with concerns about COVID-19 symptoms or exposure can now call Banner Health at 1-844-549-18-51 to speak with…
