Grijalva Visits Tucson VA Hospital, Calls It One of Best
Jun 5, 2014 Congressman tours facility to find out what administrators there are doing correctly; says blame for PHX issues should also fall on Congress.
UA Research Aims to Improve Concussion Diagnosis
Jun 5, 2014 Drive for study is to develop tools that can be more sensitive at catching low-grade injury; technology records brain activity along scalp.
AZ Sens Help Introduce Bill Addressing VA Issues
Jun 3, 2014 Veterans Choice Act would provide veterans with greater choice and flexibility in health care providers; increase transparency of Veterans Affairs.
AZ Week: Foster Parents, Child Advocates Demand Better System
May 30, 2014 Brewer signs 2 overhaul bills establishing department to replace CPS; years of crisis mode operation drove issue.
Study: Immigration at Young Age for Latinos May Increase Addiction
May 28, 2014 Previous research had showed immigrants tend to have lower rates of alcohol and drug problems than people born in U.S.
AZ Week: Child Welfare Agency Already Improving, Director Says
May 16, 2014 "There is a great opportunity here to fix a problem that has been present in our state for decades," Charles Flanagan says.
Brewer Appeals Ruling Allowing Medicaid Lawsuit
May 14, 2014 Gov. Jan Brewer and AHCCCS director petitioned the Arizona Supreme Court to look into recent appellate court decision regarding state's motion to dismiss such suit.
Cultural Sensitivity Can Improve Health Care, Experts Say
May 13, 2014 Researchers find that cultural diversity and culturally appropriate care bridge the gap between health care providers and patients, with positive results.
UPDATE: Appeals Court Questions Abortion Regs Constitutionality
May 13, 2014 Lawyers for Arizona are headed to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to fight blockage of new regulations beginning in April.
Voices for the Cure: Della Williams and William Williams
May 8, 2014 After experiencing depression following breast cancer treatment, Della works to keep other women from going through it alone
CPS Reform Work Begins at AZ Capitol
May 6, 2014 Lawmakers are meeting with staff to draft legislation to create a new child welfare agency.
UA First of AZ Universities to Cover Transgender Surgeries
Apr 30, 2014 Program helps pay for student gender transition surgeries, hormone therapy, behavioral health treatments.
Dangers of a Sweet Tooth
Apr 29, 2014 Sugar is seemingly everywhere and, research shows, it can be addictive; author discusses why, talks new book "Why Diets Fail."
Border Clinic Providing Free Care for More Than 40 Years
Apr 22, 2014 Impoverished children from Mexico with a variety of disabilities travel to St. Andrew's Children's Clinic once a month for medical attention.
Report: AZ Worse Than Natl Average for 'Food Insecurity'
Apr 22, 2014 A new study by the nonprofit Feeding America says 1 in 5 Arizonans are affected by hunger; more alarming 1 in 4 children are struggling to eat.
Tucson Ranks 4th Best in US for People with Asthma
Apr 21, 2014 The dry heat of Southern Arizona has long drawn people with respiratory problems; new study says city's air quality ideal.Selected Archive Filters
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