Registration at Arizona’s state-operated COVID-19 vaccination sites in Maricopa, Pima and Yuma counties will be open to all Arizonans 16 and older beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services announced today. “Our goal has been and remains to get vaccine into the community as quickly, widely and equitably as … [More]
Banner Poison Center Sees 140% Spike in Hand Sanitizer Incidents
In 2020, poison centers across the nation saw an increase in exposures to household cleaning products, chemicals, and medications. With more people working remotely and children schooling at home, there continues to be an increased potential for poisoning accidents. “Please be alert about the location of these products and keep them out of reach for small children,” said … [More]
Embry Health Opens Its Newest Public Drive-Through Testing Location in Mesa
Embry Health opens its newest public drive-through testing location Monday, March 15th at Red Mountain Community Church located at 6101 E Virginia St, Mesa, AZ 85203. Embry Health providers are testing the public for the novel coronavirus and antibodies on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 8AM–4PM, and on Saturdays from 10AM–4PM. The Red Mountain Community Church … [More]
Retail Expansion Follows Successful Vaccination Effort at Long-Term Care Facilities
CVS Health has nearly doubled the number of states where select CVS Pharmacy locations are offering COVID-19 vaccines to eligible populations through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program (FRPP). The company is now administering vaccines in nearly 1,200 stores across 29 states and Puerto Rico (states and jurisdictions activated within the past week in bold): Alabama, Arizona, … [More]
High-Intensity State Outreach Brings COVID-19 Campaign to Underserved Populations
Arizona has administered its 2 millionth dose of COVID-19 vaccine as the state and local partners work to get the currently limited supply into arms as quickly as possible, including highly targeted efforts in underserved areas. As of this morning, 2,016,512 doses had been administered to 1,312,951 individuals, including 711,074 who have received both doses. “This is … [More]
Acquisition Expands Phoenix-Based Digestive and Immune Health Co’s Product Lines for Human Nutrition
Phoenix-based PanTheryx, the world’s largest colostrum-based nutrition and biotechnology company, announced today that it has acquired TruBiotics®, a daily probiotic supplement brand, and its trademarks from Bayer HealthCare LLC. TruBiotics is one of the most recognized probiotics brands in the U.S. and is available at food, drug, and mass channel retailers as well as … [More]
