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Web Feature: The Invisibles

Nov 29, 2010 Younger caregivers balance role’s risks and rewards with few resources to help them

Quit Smoking Now!

Oct 26, 2010 Meet Stephen Michael, who heads one of the oldest and most respected smoker/tobacco quitlines in the nation

Congressional District 8 Debate Round 2

Oct 22, 2010 The second meeting of the candidates in less than a week offers voters another chance to make their decision.

Medical Center for Children Celebrates New Chapter

Oct 21, 2010 Children's Clinics for Rehabilitative Services unveils major renovation project at its facility near University Medical Center.

Malaria

Oct 18, 2010 Major breakthrough in the fight against malaria by genetically altering the mosquito that carries the disease

Lab On a Chip

Oct 12, 2010 Researchers are developing a “lab on a chip” where pathogens can be identified in minutes rather than days.

She Bets Her Life!

Sep 16, 2010 Mary Sojourner, an NPR commentator, talks about her new book titled "She Bets Her Life, a True Story of Gambling Addiction."

Cancer Treatment: One Day

Aug 30, 2010 The life of a cancer patient receiving chemotherapy is measured in cycles and courses - the rhythms of the treatment.

Arizona Mentally Ill Losing Services

Aug 2, 2010 On July 1st the state cut funding support for 12,000 mental health patients who do not qualify for the state's Medicaid program.

CareGiver Training Institute

Jul 26, 2010 A Tucson nonprofit is training the next generation of caregivers that will be needed to help the Baby Boomers.

Senate Candidate Weighs-In on Immigration Debate

Jul 2, 2010 Democrat US Senate Candidate Randy Parraz says we must protect workers' rights and create a pathway to legalization for illegal immigrants.

Federal Stimulus Funding Passes $100M Mark at the University of Arizona

Jun 28, 2010 University of Arizona President Dr. Robert Shelton says funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for competitive reserach grants at the UA has surpassed the $100M mark.

Bodies... The Exhibit: Anatomy Lab for the Masses

Jun 22, 2010 Plastination process used for Bodies exhibit is employed by anatomy lab at University of Arizona.

UA-Based Clinic Helps Patients Who Have Lost Hope

Jun 22, 2010 Dubbed the “Clinic of Hope” by many, the Disability Assessment Research Clinic at the University of Arizona is a place where patients with chronic illness often end up as a last resort, as they feel they’re losing controls of their lives.

Political Conversations - Governor Jan Brewer

Jun 9, 2010 Governor Jan Brewer has been in office about 18 months and two topics have dominated the state's political landscape during that time: the budget and immigration.

U.S. Representative addresses SB 1070, solar energy, health care and other topics.

Jun 3, 2010 Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords joins us on the weekly roundtable to discuss various issues that are important to residents of Southern Arizona.

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