Category: Health News
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HonorHealth launches Whole Health Institute focused on prevention and whole-person care
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Dec. 1, 2025 — HonorHealth, a leading Valley-based nonprofit healthcare system serving more than five million people in the greater Phoenix area, today announced the launch of the HonorHealth Whole Health Institute, a bold step toward transforming healthcare by focusing on prevention, whole-person care and evidence-based lifestyle interventions. According to the Centers for…
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HonorHealth Research Institute study proves safety of out-patient chemotherapy preparation for new melanoma cancer therapy
Nearly all patients successfully completed lymphodepletion at home, without the need for staying in a hospital overnight SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nov. 18, 2025 — A leading-edge cellular therapy for treating melanoma cancer known as TIL (tumor infiltrating lymphocytes) requires removal of part of the tumor, isolating the tumor’s immune cells, multiplying them, and then infusing the…
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From Classroom Prototype to Global Impact: ReSuture Thrives in Phoenix’s Bioscience Ecosystem
Phoenix, AZ (November 20, 2025) – What began as an engineering project at Tulane University has grown into one of the most innovative startups in surgical simulation — and it’s now thriving in Downtown Phoenix. The idea originated when Benjamin Knapp collaborated with a team of surgeons who were frustrated by the limitations of traditional…
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Hexoskin Medical System Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Long-Term ECG and Respiratory Monitoring
The new FDA-cleared smart shirt enables long-term continuous ECG and respiratory monitoring, transforming remote patient care and clinical trials in the U.S. We are thrilled to announce a major milestone in digital health: the Hexoskin Medical System (HMS) has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This clearance for our medical-grade…
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Abbott to acquire Exact Sciences, a leader in large and fast-growing cancer screening and precision oncology diagnostics segments
ABBOTT PARK, Ill., and MADISON, Wis., Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and Exact Sciences (NASDAQ: EXAS) today announced a definitive agreement for Abbott to acquire Exact Sciences, which will enable it to enter and lead in fast-growing cancer diagnostics segments, serving millions more people. Under the terms of the agreement, Exact Sciences shareholders will receive $105 per…
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AI.VALI’s Breakthrough Technology Brings Early Detection Into a New Era
Phoenix, AZ (November 12, 2025) – A new AI platform is on the rise to redefine how physicians identify diseases at their earliest stages — even before symptoms appear. Founded by and current CEO Dr. Azar Azad, A.I.VALI is ready to support physicians in diagnosing early-stage diseases that often go undetected. “Many of the earliest…
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Desire for more effective treatments powers 20-year journey from community hospital to globally recognized center of innovation
As HonorHealth Research Institute continues to evolve — meeting the medical needs of patients here, and around the world — the best is yet to come SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nov. 10, 2025 — Today, HonorHealth Research Institute celebrates its 20thanniversary. So, what’s changed in 20 years? Home to just two hospitals, HonorHealth was known in 2005 as Scottsdale Healthcare. And if you were…
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Dignity Health doctor advocates for timely health care
Know when and where to go for medical attention this flu season (PHOENIX – Nov. 3, 2025) – As flu and other respiratory illnesses circulate, a Dignity Health in Arizona infectious disease doctor is encouraging the community to seek appropriate medical attention when experiencing concerning symptoms or medical emergencies. “It’s easy to dismiss worsening symptoms…
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From Proven to Pioneering: SynCardia’s Next Leap in Artificial Heart Technology
Phoenix, AZ (November 12, 2025) – Tucson-based SynCardia Systems, LLC, the manufacturer of the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Picard Medical, Inc. Picard Medical became a publicly traded company on August 29, 2025, and completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on September 2, 2025, raising approximately $19.5 million in gross…
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U of A Works to Build a Pediatric Powerhouse with Institute
Stewart Goldman, MD, left, and Vlad Kalinichenko, MD, PhD, right, are committed to improving the health and lives of children through their work with the Phoenix Children’s Research Institute, a collaborative effort between the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and Phoenix Children’s hospital. (Photos by Noelle Haro-Gomez, U of A Health Sciences…
