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Border Concerns Extend Beyond Southern Arizona

Dec 2, 2016 Plus, the state of mental health in our jails and a proposal to increase the city sales tax.

Mental Health Has Place in 'Cures Act'

Dec 2, 2016 The proposal passed by Congress includes provisions from Arizona Rep. McSally.

On World AIDS Day, Pima College Continues Prevention and Awareness

Dec 1, 2016 Federally funded grant helps education and prevention efforts.

Healthy Hearts of Hunter-Gatherers Show Value of Exercise

Nov 30, 2016 Tanzania's Hadza foragers, and others like them, are around 14 times more active than people in industrialized societies.

Understanding Mental Health Issues at Pima County Jail

Nov 18, 2016 Hear speakers discuss dealing with mental illness, substance abuse in the county jail.

Pet Adopting, Intake Stopped Due to Disease Outbreak

Nov 10, 2016 A dozen dogs have been diagnosed with distemper and Strep zoo at Pima center.

Health Care Market Opens; Two Carriers in Pima County

Nov 1, 2016 Officials are reaching out to raise awareness of coverage options, financial assistance.

Prop. 205: Weighing in on Legalizing Marijuana

Oct 28, 2016 Plus, Donald Trump Jr visits Arizona; Flake talks Election Day; reconnect with cancer survivor.

ASU Radiation Test Could Help Triage Nuclear Attack Victims

Oct 27, 2016 The test uses gear already found in many medical centers to test thousands of blood drops.

UA Study: HIV's First US Foothold Was in 1970s

Oct 26, 2016 A man referred to as "Patient Zero" was also misidentified, researchers said.

NAU Crew Finds Bacteria Clue by Scooping Pooch Poo

Oct 14, 2016 Researcher hypothesizes dogs may spread bacterium, normally found in hospitals.

Acclaimed World Music Artist Katia Cardenal Visits Tucson

Oct 6, 2016 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Finding new purpose after breast cancer strikes twice; and "Feeding Our Future" asks if the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona can solve the root causes of hunger.

Event Looks to Raise AIDS Awareness in Latino Community

Oct 5, 2016 The stigma surrounding testing has contributed to the disproportionate rate in the group.

Phone App Helps Track Zika, Other Diseases

Sep 28, 2016 UA-developed app allows people to report mosquitoes, disease symptoms to public health officials.

Smoking in Arizona at Historic Low, 14% of Adults: Report

Sep 28, 2016 State officials credit higher awareness of health effects in last 5 years.

Prop 205: Sharp Divisions over Legalizing Marijuana in Arizona

Sep 27, 2016 State could become fifth to legalize it for recreational use; governor leads opposition.

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