Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of August.
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🏘️ Community
16-year-old Laya Jackson was honored in Mesa by the City of Mesa and the Wisconsin National Guard for administering CPR after witnessing a soldier collapse on June 27 during a run; her quick thinking saved a life and she received military ID tags recognizing her bravery.
🌲 Environment
Researchers from three state universities are mapping invasive grasses such as buffelgrass in the Sonoran Desert to guide fire prevention efforts — the project, funded by a Regents’ Grant in partnership with the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, will test traditional techniques and a new propane burn technique.
🏥 Health
Banner Urgent Care centers in Maricopa County reported more pneumonia cases caused by Valley fever after Phoenix experienced several severe dust storms, increasing the risk of inhaling fungal spores.
Doctor Galigiani advises anyone with prolonged coughing or fatigue to get tested.
Paloma Community Church in Mesa is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Saturday, Sept.
5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donors help patients in need, including those awaiting heart surgery or organ transplants.
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