AZ Planned Parenthood Sues State Over Abortion Drug Rules
Mar 5, 2014 Federal lawsuit against regulations that would limit use of most common abortion-inducing drug; would have gone into effect April 1.
Training Prepares Police to Respond in Mental Health Crises
Mar 4, 2014 Crisis Intervention Training raises awareness, reduces use of force, but did not take hold in Southern Arizona until tragedy in 2000.
Pima County Launches Mapping Tool for Obamacare Help
Feb 25, 2014 Meant to aid people find enrollment help resources and health insurance professionals in their community; open enrollment deadline is March 31.
UA Researchers: Brain Images to Understand Dementia, Alzheimer's
Feb 18, 2014 Identifying factors that determine how well someone ages may help figure out ways to treat, or even prevent, age-related memory impairments.
Stigma Keeps African Americans from Mental Care, Expert Says
Feb 18, 2014 The black community has traditionally turned to church and family for help, but therapists say attitudes are starting to change.
Tucson Mayor, Pima Aim to Push Affordable Care Act Enrollments
Feb 12, 2014 Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, county's health dept. have strategies to raise awareness on importance of signing up.
Resuscitation Methods Developed in AZ Known Around Globe
Feb 11, 2014 UA's Resuscitation Research Group proposed new approach to cardio pulmonary resuscitation back in 2002.
Local Soup Patrol Helps Feed Tucson's Homeless
Feb 5, 2014 For those living without homes food, nourishment are constant needs; over past 7 years local volunteers have aided the issue.
Thousands of AZ Kids Could Lose Health Coverage Saturday
Jan 30, 2014 State insurance program ending, some will be unable to enroll in private insurance under Affordable Care Act.
UA Sociology School Participates in Tucson Poverty Project
Jan 21, 2014 School collaborating with Mayor Rothschild to combat poverty in city; determine current status of residents.
Survey: TUSD Spent 38% of Meals Budget Locally Last School Year
Jan 21, 2014 Between 2011-12, school district spent twice the state average on Arizona products; plans to purchase more local food in future.
New Program Aims to Address Older Adults’ Mental Health
Jan 14, 2014 Researchers say many seniors struggle with depression, other mental health disorders, but that poor mental health need not be the norm.
Supreme Court Rejects AZ's 20-Week Abortion Ban
Jan 13, 2014 State had appealed lower court ruling blocking law; opponents say 2012 legislation violated women's rights.
AZ Week: Obamacare, Its Effects in State's Rural Areas
Jan 10, 2014 Affordable Care Act went into effect Jan. 1; Southern Arizona health experts discuss the good and bad.
House Implements New Security Requirements for Obamacare
Jan 10, 2014 Most of AZ's congressional delegation voted for bill; Republicans say necessary to deal with potential security breaches online.
Horseback Riding as Therapy for Special Needs
Jan 9, 2014 Since 1974, TROT has used method for children, adults who are challenged with everything from blindness, PTSD and autism.Selected Archive Filters
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