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Arizona Surgical Tech Tests Positive for HIV, Patients At Risk
A few months ago we told you about a former Arizona surgical tech, Robert “Rocky” Allen who put patients at risk for Hepatitis B & C and HIV at two valley hospitals: HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center and Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, as well as in Colorado. Allen was accused of swapping needles…
Nursing Home Resident Rights in Arizona – Part 1
If a loved one is considering living in a nursing home or if he/she already does, there are certain rights you should know. First, any nursing home resident keeps all fundamental civil or human rights and liberties when they are admitted to a nursing home. Below is a list of other nursing home resident…
5 Most Common Birth Injuries Every Soon-to-be-Parent Should Know
If you’re expecting a child, congratulations! There is no greater joy than bringing a child into this world. By educating Arizonans on the problems that could arise, we in no way want to take away from that. However, as you’ve probably figured out, becoming a parent comes with a lot of responsibility and the…
A Distracted Driving App to Prevent Accidents
Despite increased awareness, one in every four crashes is the result of distracted driving. This could involve texting, talking on the phone, taking a photo, checking an email, finding a song to play or browsing through your social media feeds. With a smartphone capable of doing so much and with multitasking a part of…
Playground-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries On the Rise
You’ve heard about traumatic brain injuries caused by sports like football, soccer, skiing, and more – but you may be surprised to learn that many children are suffering TBIs on the playground. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that emergency rooms treat an average of 21,000 playground-related traumatic brain injuries each…
Glendale Resident With Dementia Wanders From Group Home
A 62-year-old man with dementia wandered from his group home in Glendale on Friday afternoon. Glendale police enlisted the help of the public and after a few hours were able to find him safe. But not all instances of this happening have a happy ending. A simple search online will show instances of patients…
3 Biggest Risks to Your Children This Summer
The countdown until summer break begins and students across Arizona are eagerly awaiting the end of this month for school to let out. This means more kids and teens will be making their way outside to enjoy summer activities like riding their bike, swimming, or simply hanging out with friends. But with these fun…
Arizona Man Awarded $17 Million in Asbestos, Mesothelioma Lawsuit
A federal jury in Phoenix recently awarded $17 million in damages to the family of George Coulbourn, a retired civilian employee of the U.S. Navy. George died from mesothelioma, the fatal asbestos disease, after working for about seven years removing asbestos-containing gaskets and packing from valves manufactured in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia….
Four Arizona Hospitals with the Best Safety Ratings
Think of the three nearest hospitals to your home. Which one would you go to if you needed to visit the emergency room? Which would you go to if you were planning to have a baby? Which would you choose if you had to have surgery? Did you choose the same hospital for all…
4 Arizona Hospitals with the Lowest Rating
Think of the three nearest hospitals to your home. Which one would you go to if you needed to visit the emergency room? Which would you go to if you were planning to have a baby? Which would you choose if you had to have surgery? Did you choose the same hospital for all…