Wednesday, November 27

Month: June 2018

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How An Arizona Gas Station Receipt Saved a California Resident Nearly $800

It's safe to say that most drivers know the difference between diesel and unleaded gas, including California resident Brittney Brewster. But after a mixup at an Arizona border gas station, she's warning other drivers to be extra careful at the gas pumps and always keep their receipts. Brewster was driving to the Valley for a summer vacation with her family on June 1 when she had to stop for gas. She chose the Sunmart with Chevron gas station in Ehrenberg, Arizona along Interstate 10 as her destination. Everything seemed to go smoothly -- that is, until Brewster got back on the highway and noticed that her SUV was sputtering and emitting black smoke clouds. "We were debating on pulling over but we weren't sure what was happening," she said. "And then all of a sudden black clouds of sm...
What Happens to Frozen Embryos Following Divorce: Arizona’s New Law
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What Happens to Frozen Embryos Following Divorce: Arizona’s New Law

Many couples across the United States have chosen to store their frozen embryos in fertility clinics as a result of in vitro fertilization. IVF is a very popular choice for many, as about 85% to 90% of infertility cases are treated with drug therapy or surgical procedures. But, what happens to those frozen embryos if the couple ends up getting divorced? The State of Arizona has come up with a solution. According to Buzzfeed, Arizona is the first state to pass a law that would give the embryo to the divorced person who wants to develop it to birth. Researchers say marriages only have about a 50% chance of lasting, which means a solution was much needed. Unfortunately, not everyone feels the same. Gary Marchant, a law professor at Arizona State University, spoke with Buzzfeed about how th...
Arizona Becomes 7th State to Introduce Dental Therapists
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Arizona Becomes 7th State to Introduce Dental Therapists

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey recently signed a law that allows dental therapists to practice in specified settings throughout the state. The law will take effect August 3 and will allow dental therapists, a midlevel provider, to be a licensed profession. Along with six other states, Arizona will now allow dental therapists to practice in settings like tribal settings, federally qualified health centers, and nonprofit community centers. Like many states, Arizona has growing dental health needs. And with dental therapists, certain procedures, like fillings and extractions, will be able to be done at decreased costs. With the number of people who need dental implants growing by 500,000 every year, more states are taking action to provide easier access to dental care. The bill was sponsored b...