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Dated Technology Hinders Grand Canyon Search And Rescue Efforts

Sep 1, 2015 Increased visitors, inconsistent radio communication put strain on first responders

New Emergency Room Coming to Douglas

Aug 19, 2015 Three weeks after losing a hospital, the Douglas community gets some good news

Surgeon Tackles ‘Medjacking’ - Hacking of Medical Devices

Aug 18, 2015 UA's Armstrong helps lead national efforts to protect pacemakers, IV pumps, more.

VA to Host Mental Health Summit in Tucson

Aug 17, 2015 Public gathering Tuesday shows services available to veterans and their families.

AZ WEEK: Diversifying the Health-Care Workforce

Aug 7, 2015 University of Arizona programs works to spark interest among minorities starting in high school.

Ducey Seeks Medicaid Revamp to Lower State's Costs

Aug 3, 2015 Plan requires increased co-pays, savings from one-quarter of Medicaid recipients.

Douglas' Only Hospital Closing Friday, Won't Reopen

Jul 31, 2015 'Closed for good,' says lawyer representing Cochise Regional Hospital's parent company.

Hospital in Douglas May Shut Its Doors Friday

Jul 30, 2015 Facility loses Medicare payments; it's among hundreds of rural health operations imperiled in US.

Is Arizona Medicaid Funding Mechanism a 'Tax' or a 'Fee'?

Jul 30, 2015 Judge to decide if assessment on hospitals violates state Constitution's two-thirds vote provision.

UA Doctors Join Forces to Fight Heart Disease in India

Jul 24, 2015 Program launched in southern Indian city Bangalore to speed, better inform response to heart attacks

Arizona Spotlight for July 10, 2015

Jul 9, 2015 A community finds common ground in a local park; Sun Sounds of Arizona reads print media for those who can't; author Janni Lee Simner talks about creating fantasy fiction; unusual style of yoga offers "Authentic Movement".

AZ WEEK: Supreme Court Rulings' Impact on Arizona

Jun 26, 2015 Court upholds key part of Affordable Care Act; redistricting decision forthcoming

Arizona Spotlight for June 26, 2015

Jun 25, 2015 Eating "Unprocesssed" for a full year; National Independents Week stresses importance of buying local; Chris Dashiell reviews "Desert Bloom" from 1986; and foibles of would-be Arizona outlaws Cyclone Bill & Climax Jim.

126K Arizonans Keep Insurance Subsidies under Ruling

Jun 25, 2015 US Supreme Court decides 6-3 in favor of Affordable Care Act help with premiums.

Banner UMC Will Lay Off 'Small Number' of Employees

Jun 19, 2015 Organization issues statement without listing exact count among 6,400 workers in Tucson.

New App Aims to Help Avoid Heat-Related Illness

Jun 18, 2015 With temperatures soaring, cell phone device provides reading, tips for safety.

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