WASHINGTON — The government is moving the morning-after pill over the counter but only those 15 and older can buy it — an attempt to find middle ground just days before a court-imposed deadline to lift all age restrictions on the emergency contraceptive.

Chandler Regional Medical Center, owned by Dignity Health, announced it will be seeking a Level 1 trauma designation from the Arizona Department of Health Services.

State health officials are implementing parts of a controversial abortion law even as one section is being challenged in court.

A federal judge on Monday upheld the validity of an Arizona law designed to sharply limit abortions beyond 20 weeks of pregnancy.

State health officials and their allies launched a campaign Monday to convince pregnant women to leave the bun in the oven a bit longer.

While the primary purpose of birth control pills is to prevent pregnancy, they have several other uses as well. In fact, many women who do not need contraception take birth control pills for their non-contraceptive benefits alone.

While the primary purpose of birth control pills is to prevent pregnancy, they have several other uses as well. In fact, many women who do not need contraception take birth control pills for their non-contraceptive benefits alone.

Arizona may be in line to be the seventh state in the nation to ban abortions at 20 weeks.

PHOENIX -- Rejecting arguments that it is improper state intrusion, the state Senate voted Thursday to ban all abortions after 20 weeks except in cases of emergency.

The Banner Ironwood Medical Center is expanding to handle more patients by opening its fourth floor on Jan. 4. The $5.1 million expansion includes 12 additional inpatient beds and four more labor and delivery rooms.

One of the most effective methods of birth control for women is the intrauterine device (IUD), also known as intrauterine contraception (IUC), or an intrauterine system (IUS).

One of the most effective methods of birth control for women is the intrauterine device (IUD), also known as intrauterine contraception (IUC), or an intrauterine system (IUS).

A common belief among new mothers is that breastfeeding acts as a natural contraceptive. While it is true that breastfeeding delays ovulation, other factors must be taken into consideration to determine if a woman can trust breastfeeding as a method to prevent pregnancy.

A common belief among new mothers is that breastfeeding acts as a natural contraceptive. While it is true that breastfeeding delays ovulation, other factors must be taken into consideration to determine if a woman can trust breastfeeding as a method to prevent pregnancy.

New restrictions on abortion are set to take Tuesday after Planned Parenthood Arizona announced Monday it would not appeal a ruling declaring them legal.

The Family Birth Center at Chandler Regional Medical Center recently underwent renovations to create rooms for labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum stay, as well as a dedicated antepartum unit for patients in need of hospitalization and monitoring their pregnancy.

You may be pleased to know that the flu season is over in the Northern Hemisphere, according to the World Health Organization.

After having a baby, regardless of what type of delivery it was, it is important for a new mother to get plenty of rest her first week at home. Being up at night with a newborn, experiencing fluctuating hormones, having breast milk come in, and having a lower blood count all contribute to exhaustion, which can also lead to depression. A new mother should plan to take naps while her baby sleeps, and try to arrange for help with older siblings and daily household duties so she can concentrate on recovering from childbirth and taking care of her baby.

After having a baby, regardless of what type of delivery it was, it is important for a new mother to get plenty of rest her first week at home. Being up at night with a newborn, experiencing fluctuating hormones, having breast milk come in, and having a lower blood count all contribute to exhaustion, which can also lead to depression. A new mother should plan to take naps while her baby sleeps, and try to arrange for help with older siblings and daily household duties so she can concentrate on recovering from childbirth and taking care of her baby.

State lawmakers gave final approval Tuesday to legislation that could endanger the obstetrics and gynecology training of doctors at the University of Arizona.

His family’s great escape changed Emilio Justo’s life forever. 

As the medical director of the Arizona Eye Institute and Cosmetic Laser Center, Justo will play host to an open house and patient appreciation day Friday at his Sun City West office. It’s his way of saying thanks to the Sun Cities, which has helped provide him with a successful career.

A provision in legislation designed to cut public funds for abortion could end up undermining a graduate medical education program at the University of Arizona.