Piper Trust Gives $6 Million In Grants To Arizona Nonprofits

The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust has responded to the coronavirus crisis with more than $6 million in emergency grants awarded to science, human services and arts and culture nonprofits in Maricopa County. Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute will receive the Piper Trust’s largest grant, with $2 million going to expand its automatic, rapid... Read More

St. Luke’s Medical Center In Phoenix To Reopen To Treat COVID-19 Patients

Expecting a surge of coronavirus patients, Arizona will re-open St. Luke’s Medical Center in Phoenix in three weeks. Dr. Cara Christ, the Arizona Department of Health Services director, said the Army Corps of Engineers over the weekend assessed alternate sites for dealing with what could be a surge of Arizona patients needing high-acuity care... Read More

FDA Calls For Heartburn Drug Zantac To Be Pulled From Market Immediately

Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is requesting manufacturers withdraw all prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) ranitidine drugs from the market immediately. This is the latest step in an ongoing investigation of a contaminant known as N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in ranitidine medications (commonly known by the brand name Zantac). The agency has determined that the... Read More

How Will Phoenix Police Enforce Stay-At-Home Order

Arizona is has entered unchartered territory with the Governor’s Stay-At-Home order that went into effect Tuesday evening. Many are asking what that means for enforcing the new order. Enforcing Arizona’s stay-at-home executive order is going to be a learn as they go for Phoenix police officers and other law enforcement agencies. “We need a... Read More

What Arizona Residents Can and Cannot Do Under Stay-At-Home Order

Gov. Doug Ducey’s issued a stay-at-home executive order that goes into effect Tuesday, March 31, at 5 p.m. and is currently scheduled to last through April 30. Per the executive order, Arizona residents can leave home to: Go grocery shopping or pick up prescriptions To use any other services or produces provided by essential businesses... Read More

Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe Closing Park Amenities Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

The cities of Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa have all announced that they will be closing city park amenities to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. Effective Tuesday at 5 p.m., the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department will temporarily close all playgrounds, fitness equipment, basketball and volleyball courts, and sports complexes located within its... Read More

Local First Arizona Introduces Relief Fund For Small Businesses Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

As Arizona small businesses continue to suffer financial fallout due to the coronavirus pandemic, some much-needed relief has been launched by Local First Arizona. The local economic development organization launched an initiative which seeks to provide immediate financial relief to Arizona’s small businesses, according to a press release. The relief is said to provide... Read More

Dignity Health Using App To Connect COVID-19 Patients To Their Loved Ones

Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center is using an innovative mobile app to keep patients connected with their loved ones while also sharing their health status from their medical team during the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is a virtual solution to these temporary hospital visitor restrictions,” senior director of advanced practice nursing at... Read More

How Long Will It Take For Your Stimulus Check To Arrive?

Congress passed its second stimulus package in two weeks on Friday. The latest bill has a $2 trillion price tag, aimed at helping Americans and businesses struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic. About $350 billion is budgeted to go small businesses, $500 billion is committed to major distressed industries, a separate $100 billion was allocated... Read More