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Episode 8: Medicaid Cuts Could Constrict State's Recovery

Mar 4, 2011 Health care for working poor, insurance rates, and the overall economy would all suffer if Arizona slashes or stops AHCCCS, experts say
Dr. John Galgiani, director of the UA Valley Fever Center for Excellence, has studied Valley Fever for 30 years.

Valley Fever: Common, Yet Misdiagnosed

Feb 24, 2011 Improper diagnosis is common and can cost patients their health, or their lives
Chain drug stores dominate the pharmacy industry in most communities across the country, but some independent business owners are find a niche for economic survival. We visit two establishments in Tucson.

Family Pharmacies in Decline?

Feb 7, 2011 Number of independently-owned pharmacies is down significantly in Tucson

Record Cold Cuts Off Services

Feb 3, 2011 Freezing temperatures wreak havoc in Southern Arizona
The La Frontera Center offers a 16-week intensive rehab program for meth users.

The Math on Meth

Feb 2, 2011 Local agency reports significant drop in referrals, but some people are still struggling with addiction
Lydia Baker, Medicare coordinator for the Pima Council on Aging, discusses healthcare reform.

The Affordable Care Act, Explained

Jan 18, 2011 As Congress readies to repeal the health care reform law, one expert explains what it actually means for Arizonans
Tucson's Chapel Haven school teaches students with autism spectrum disorders and mild disabilities to live independently.

A Haven for the Different

Jan 18, 2011 Students with autism spectrum disorders and other conditions learn independent living in Tucson
Marie Chisholm-Burns, a professor at the University of Arizona's College of Pharmacy, discusses the value of involving pharmacists in patient care.

Rx to the Rescue

Jan 6, 2011 When pharmacists take part in patient care, patients fare better--and their care costs less
Donald Gates, a program director for the Pima County Health Department, discusses childhood obesity.

Program Tackles Obesity's Steep Costs

Jan 4, 2011 Stimulus dollars aid the fight against obesity in Pima County
Catherine Marshall, an associate professor at the University of Arizona, discusses how cancer affects families.

Cancer's Ripple Effect: Diagnosis Impacts Entire Families

Jan 3, 2011 Author draws from her own experience to write a guide to the cancer journey

Break from Smoking

Dec 23, 2010 Smokers have many options to try to kick the habit.

Majoring in Marijuana

Dec 16, 2010 Trade school in California offers an education in marijuana--and enrollment is growing

Web Feature: To Walk in Two Worlds

Dec 7, 2010 A Navajo herbalist packs traditional healing into travel-sized tins

Web Feature: The Invisibles

Nov 29, 2010 Younger caregivers balance role’s risks and rewards with few resources to help them
Stephen Michael, head of the Arizona Smokers HelpLine, talks about helping smokers kick the habit.

Quit Smoking Now!

Oct 26, 2010 Meet Stephen Michael, who heads one of the oldest and most respected smoker/tobacco quitlines in the nation
Bill Buckmaster and Christopher Conover interview candidates for District 8: Democrat Gabrielle Giffords, Republican Jesse Kelly, and Libertarian Steven Stoltz.

Congressional District 8 Debate Round 2

Oct 22, 2010 The second meeting of the candidates in less than a week offers voters another chance to make their decision.

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