Arizona Changes Medical Records Law to Ensure Patient Access
May 8, 2019 The law requires providers that shut down to transfer records to the patient or to an entity like the statewide health information exchange.
Nurses Network Boosting Care for Migrants at Tucson Shelter
May 6, 2019 The Registered Nurse Response Network has been helping treat migrants in Tucson on weekends for more than three months.
Health Officials: Arizona Sees Surge of Hepatitis A Cases
May 6, 2019 Pima County says most of the cases in the state have been concentrated in the Tucson area.
Tucson Fire, UA Work to Reduce Firefighter Exposure to Cancer
May 6, 2019 The department partnered with the UA College of Public Health to improve firefighters' protective gear.
UA Students Bridging Art and Medicine at Poetry Center
May 1, 2019 The course for medical students was designed around artwork and written experiences from patients, doctors and caregivers.
Pima County Warns of Potential Measles Exposure
May 1, 2019 The county and the Arizona Health Department say a visitor may have exposed people to measles.
Drug Take Back Day Opportunity to Dispose of Prescription Drugs
Apr 25, 2019 Unused medications can be turned in on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, no questions asked.
VA Aims to Provide One-Stop Shop for Homeless Veterans
Apr 16, 2019 The program at the local VA is designed to connect vets with services.
Arizona Governor Signs Repeal of HIV/AIDS Instruction Law
Apr 12, 2019 The state schools superintendent said the law created myth and fear around the mention of LGBTQ relationships in the classroom.
Planned Parenthood Sues Over Arizona Abortion Laws
Apr 12, 2019 The suit asks the court to bar enforcement of laws the group alleges violate due-process protections.
How Sisterhood Helped Make a Superstar in "Always... Patsy Cline"
Apr 10, 2019 Also on Arizona Spotlight: A mental health clinic that is gaining popularity through results; and chanteuse Jessica Fichot on finding ways to thrive as an independent musician.
Increasing the Smoking Age Has Wide Support in Pima County
Apr 8, 2019 A new poll shows residents approve of raising the age to buy tobacco.
UA Researcher: No Public Health Risk Presented by Immigration Surge
Apr 5, 2019 A discussion with the Arizona Prevention Research Center's Kathryn Tucker.
Spotlight Session: Heather Hardy & Alvin Blaine
Apr 4, 2019 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Community healthcare in action in Pima County; and animator Ron Campbell on more than 50 years of making people smile with cartoons.
Scientist Tries Different Approach to Understanding Brain and Blood Flow
Apr 3, 2019 The combination of math and physiology research could help people avoid stroke.
Report: Opioids, Mental Health Are Top Pima County Health Care Concerns
Mar 25, 2019 The opioid epidemic and mental health loom large in the county's triennial report prepared by medical nonprofits.Selected Archive Filters
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