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In a staff yoga flow led by Jacob Daffner, from left, Scottsdale Recovery Center staff members Chris Carabajal, Andrea Dermott, and Allison Fishman practice triangle pose. Sept. 2022

Yoga for addiction recovery and mental health expands among care providers

Nov 6, 2022 It has made its way into the mental and behavioral health field as a supporting tool in addiction recovery.

Master Sgt. Pablo Vasquez assists in treating a patient with retired vascular trauma surgeon Michael Lavor.

Arizona sees rise in traumatic injury and death

Oct 27, 2022 New report rising population is a key cause

The Fact Check Arizona podcast will cover the 2022 Arizona election season.

Fact Check Arizona: Ep. 4 Abortion and statewide races

Oct 25, 2022 Abortion misconceptions and changing stances are frequent in Arizona campaigns

The Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse in Tucson provides a safe place for women and children who need help escaping violence at home.

21% increase in hotline calls for domestic violence center, most in history

Oct 24, 2022 The Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse has received over 8,000 calls just this year.

Mercedes Diaz brings out an order for a customer at Café 54 on Sept. 27, 2022. Research finds that two-thirds of people living with severe mental illness “express a strong desire for work.” There is also evidence that employment for people with severe mental illness can lead to better long-term health outcomes.

‘Fresh food, fresh start’: Tucson cafe doubles as training program for people with mental illness

Oct 23, 2022 Located in downtown Tucson, Café 54 serves as an employment training program for people with mental health conditions or developmental disabilities.

Officials in Sierra Vista cut the ribbon on a new fire station. October 2022

Sierra Vista gets new fire station

Oct 20, 2022 The Department of Defense helped pay for the facility.

A health care worker at Tucson Medical Center fills a syringe with a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. January 2021.

Pima County passes national number in bivalent booster administration

Oct 18, 2022 Pima County currently has 9% of eligible people who are 12 and up vaccinated with the new shot.

Bivalent boosters approved for ages 5 to 11

Oct 12, 2022 The FDA and CDC approved the usage of the drug on Oct. 12.

Phoenix City Council chambers clear out as community members wait to speak on Aug. 30, 2017.

Phoenix City Council passes abortion resolution modeled after Tucson’s

Oct 12, 2022 The resolution states the support for abortion access and deprioritzes law enforcement of current abortion restrictions.

Northern Arizona swimmer Emma Warner continues to inspire teammates as she battles papillary thyroid cancer.

‘Conquer that mountain’: NAU swimmer Emma Warner uses battle with cancer as motivation

Oct 9, 2022 Surgery and treatment did not put her dreams on hold.

ASU study finds that 1 in 4 Arizona suicides involved intimate partner problems

Oct 4, 2022 Data was collected over five years through law enforcement reports, medical examiner reports and death certificates.

Vials of naloxone, which can be used to counter the effects of an opioid overdose.

A new Pima County overdose prevention campaign begins

Sep 29, 2022 The first installment of $1.5 million from a legal settlement with pharmaceutical companies and distributors is funding the new campaign.