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Attorney General Calls for Reversal of Abortion Pill Ruling

Oct 13, 2023 Mayes filed an amicus brief along with 22 other states.

American Red Cross holds first LGBTQ+ blood drive in Arizona

Oct 10, 2023 The blood drive took place during Tucson's pride festival.

Spanish-language therapy is becoming harder to find in Arizona, even as the Hispanic population grows

Oct 7, 2023 A recent study found that the availability of Spanish-language mental health care treatments in Arizona is trending downward.

UA faculty committee demands action against threats to nursing faculty and curriculum

Oct 2, 2023 The report comes after curriculum from the College of Nursing garnered criticism online.

Chiricahua Health Centers honored for Medically Assisted Treatment

Sep 22, 2023 The organization was featured during the Clinton Foundation's annual Global Initiative

Ballet Tucson kicks off a new season at the Fox Tucson Theatre.

Sep 20, 2023 Also on Arizona Spotlight: "The Hidden Battle" co-director Anne Dalton on overcoming the stigma around mental illness, and artist Beth Surdut on the mechanics of listening and "Uncommon Knowledge".

TPD's deflection program shows decrease in arrest, increase in substance-use treatment

Sep 18, 2023 Tucson's Pre-Arrest Deflection Program first launched in 2018.

Study shows that long periods of sitting can lead to dementia

Sep 17, 2023 Sitting over 10 hours a day can lead to an increase in cases of dementia.

UA gets money for pain study

Sep 16, 2023 The hope is to find a way to reduce post surgical pain.

TUSD joins litigation against social media giants

Sep 13, 2023 Companies like TikTok, Youtube, and Snapchat have filed a motion to dismiss the complaints.

Blood shortage in Arizona and US

Sep 12, 2023 The Red Cross says it needs donations now.

Cochise County gets federal money for anti-opioid program

Sep 11, 2023 The money comes from a grant from the federal government.

Dr. Jasleen Chhatwal on helping loved ones survive dark times.

Sep 6, 2023 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Step into a Record Fair at the final HOCO Fest; A look at the living diversity of Navopatia; and Stories That Soar! returns with a tale about a local 5th grader's journey with retinoblastoma.

Tucson moves to begin settlement of COVID-era lawsuit

Sep 6, 2023 The 2021 lawsuit argued that the City of Tucson violated its contract with the Tucson Police Officer’s Association when it implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy.

New COVID variants prompt new phase of COVID prevention in Pima County

Aug 30, 2023 Health officials recommend checking in with personal health care providers this fall.

Vana Dee Lewis wants you to know you are "#WORTHY."

Aug 16, 2023 Also on Arizona Spotlight: From Odyssey Storytelling, Ana Montanez shares a story about discovering inner strength, and Gabriel Dozal on his book "The Border Simulator."

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