UA researchers need more Arizonans to answer survey questions about COVID-19
Jun 12, 2025 Since 2020, a team of researchers has been conducting the Arizona CoVHORT COVID-19 Public Health Research Study to gather data about COVID-19 through an online public survey.
Arizona officials confirm measles outbreak in Navajo County
Jun 10, 2025 There are three other major outbreaks in North America.
The past is prologue: Arizona’s rising vaccine opt-outs stir echoes of epidemics past
Jun 4, 2025 Doctors and scholars say mistrust, rumors and fear have long complicated disease prevention.
COVID vaccine changes confuse and upset some parents and families
Jun 3, 2025 COVID vaccine access will be more limited for some groups, after federal health officials changed recommendations.
Tucson Opens Cooling Centers for Summer Heat Relief
May 30, 2025 The centers provide safe, air-conditioned spaces during peak heat hours.
How safe is the food supply after federal cutbacks? Experts are worried
May 29, 2025 As the Trump administration slashes the federal workforce, experts warn that cuts to the USDA, FDA, and CDC have left the nation's food supply vulnerable to outbreaks of foodborne illness, raising serious safety concerns.
Ending the silence about mental health in Southern Arizona.
May 28, 2025 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tucson youth explores emotion and expectations in his book "The Weight of Tomorrow"; and how Ability Dogs of Arizona pairs those in need with canine companions.
Vaccine advisers to the FDA recommended changes to COVID vaccines
May 25, 2025 Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration met Thursday to recommend a formula for COVID-19 vaccines for the 2025-2026 season.
Firefighters have increased levels of PFAS UA researchers find
May 20, 2025 Frontline workers also have elevated levels of certain PFAS.
20 people, health care business and church charged in sober living scheme in Arizona
May 20, 2025 The charges against Happy House Behavioral Health include conspiracy, fraud, forgery, theft, and money laundering.
Kelly criticizes GOP push for Medicaid cuts and work mandates
May 16, 2025 Healthcare leaders warn a tax cut bill could jeopardize care for thousands amid Arizona’s mental health and housing crises.
Overdose deaths down in Arizona last year, nationwide
May 15, 2025 Despite the drop, health experts warn of federal action halting progress on overdose deaths.
A quarter of children have a parent with substance use disorder, a study finds
May 13, 2025 A new study says millions of children in the U.S. live in a household with a parent who has either a moderate or severe substance use disorder.
VA says its job cuts will limit doctor, nurse resignations
May 10, 2025 As the Department of Veterans Affairs tries to meet President Trump's goal of cutting 15% of staff, vets are concerned there won't be enough doctors and nurses.
Covid-19 Five Years Later, a New Life in Arizona
May 9, 2025 Artist Kenneth Ober is reinventing himself in Bisbee after moving from the Los Angeles area.
Trump cuts baby 'Safe to Sleep' team. Here's what parents should know
May 5, 2025 The Safe to Sleep campaign has greatly reduced cases of sudden infant death syndrome and other sleep-related deaths.Selected Archive Filters
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