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Opioid-related deaths are on the rise in Arizona.

Opioid Addicts Struggle to Get Their Recovery Covered

Aug 11, 2017 Some opioid substitution drugs like Suboxone are not covered by insurance for those fighting opioid addiction in Arizona.
A bacterial "soup" transfers a key gene to the plant, enabling it to produce a high yield of vaccine protein components in its leaves.

Scientists Use Tobacco Plant As Cheap, Scalable Zika Vaccine Factory

Aug 10, 2017 The plant-based approach could be a more viable solution for low-to-middle-income countries.
Blood donations have slowed in Southern Arizona.

Blood Shortage Continues in Southern Arizona

Aug 8, 2017 Red Cross collections sites open every day in August
A line of lockers at a high school.

Laying the Groundwork for Mental Health Education in Arizona Schools

Aug 7, 2017 Local NAMI chapter to helm planning process for stigma-fighting initiative.
Among the benefits of using LED light is that the method is cheaper than drugs, has no side effects and is readily available.

Doctor Sees the Light with Pain Control: Green LED

Aug 7, 2017 Physician found headache relief under trees, triggering study.
The exterior of Banner University Medical Center.

Banner to Open 'Quick Care' Clinics in Supermarkets

Aug 7, 2017 Safeways in Tucson, Phoenix will host pilot project.
The U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.

Arizona Politicians Look to Drive Health Care Debate

Aug 2, 2017 Arizona officials are not sitting on the sideline when it comes to the future of health insurance
File photo of a hospital hallway.

Bipartisan Group Advances Plan to 'Stabilize' Health Insurance

Aug 1, 2017 The 'Problem Solvers Caucus' is adamant it is not a 'repeal and replace' proposal.
Sen. John McCain tweeted July 20 he plans on returning to work as soon as possible following his cancer diagnosis.

McCain Returns to Arizona for Brain Cancer Treatment

Jul 28, 2017 The senator plans to continue his normal work schedule and return to D.C. following recess.
Model of the human brain.

UA Athletics Looks at Brain Health of All Athletes, Not Just Football Players

Jul 27, 2017 Same approach to other injuries: long-term treatment and recovery.
John McCain speaking to MItt Romney supporters at a rally in Tempe, Arizona in 2012.

McCain Files Amendments to Health Care Bill

Jul 26, 2017 The senator wants to extend phase-out period of Medicaid and adjust it for inflation.
Sen. John McCain speaking at a business roundtable hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2013.

McCain Urges Bipartisanship in Return to Senate

Jul 25, 2017 The senator from Arizona spoke following a vote to debate health care reform.

Proposed Health Care Reform Worries Arizona Providers

Jul 25, 2017 Three different reform proposals would send number of uninsured to pre-Obamacare levels.
File photo of a hospital hallway.

Report: Rate of Native American Uninsured Fell Under Obamacare

Jul 17, 2017 Still, the uninsured rate remains high and will rise if Medicaid is cut, an author of the study said.

Nonprofit Program Aims to Bring Medical Care to Hispanics

Jul 17, 2017 Campesinos Sin Fronteras recently received donation from Mexican Consulate for community health screenings.
People wait in line to speak about the congressional efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, at a town hall hosted by U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz.

On Health Care, Crowd Asks Grijalva: 'What can we do?'

Jul 7, 2017 Health care town hall draws more than 250 people.

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