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Poll: 42% in State Know Someone Addicted to Opioids

Apr 17, 2017 Survey says one-third of Arizonans weren't warned by doctors of drugs' addictive nature.

UA Team Working To Improve Lifesaving Colonoscopy

Apr 14, 2017 The scope simultaneously gives doctors more viewing.

Uptick in Southern Arizona Rabies 'Outbreak,' Wildlife Officials Say

Apr 4, 2017 Three new cases in southeastern Arizona, nine for the year.
From left, Hal Strich, Kirk Saunders, Ramon Valdez, Regina Romero, Judy Rich, Jonathan Rothschild, Nancy Johnson, Cassandra Becerra, Raul Aguirre, Rocio Galvez-Martinez and Frank Valenzuela.

Wellness Medical Center Opens in Downtown Tucson

Apr 4, 2017 HealthOn Broadway was designed to cater to the medical needs of people who live and work downtown.

Around the World in 80 Steps

Apr 3, 2017 Also on Arizona Spotlight: TUSD appoints interim superintendent; coping in the classroom; and using kitten care as therapy for memory loss.

Students Show off Science Skills at Annual Fair

Mar 31, 2017 More than 2,000 exhibits and activities for kids and adults at the Southern Arizona event.
Hospital beds lined up in a room.

Annual Health Report Shows Good, Bad in Southern Arizona

Mar 29, 2017 County-level breakdown: Pima, Cochise and Santa Cruz counties have mixed results.
The flu virus.

Pima County Flu Cases See Late-Season Jump

Mar 24, 2017 People shouldn't give up preventive practices just because the weather is warming.
The U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.

Arizona’s U.S. Representatives Split on Obamacare Repeal

Mar 22, 2017 Though the divide isn't necessarily based on party lines.
U.S. Congressman Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., speaks to Arizona Week following Election Day 2016.

Grijalva: Republican Health Care Plan Hurts Arizona

Mar 20, 2017 State Medicaid program estimates 380,000 residents will lose coverage.

Survey: Most Arizonans Want Obamacare Fixed, Not Axed

Mar 16, 2017 About 40 percent also had a very unfavorable view of American Health Care Act proposed replacement.
One of two Arizona Department of Public Service Helicopters stationed in Tucson.

Spring Weather Draws Hikers, Then Rescue Teams

Mar 14, 2017 Many hit the trail unprepared for the reality of hours in the sun.

Ducey: Health Care Proposal Needs Work

Mar 13, 2017 Republicans give mixed reviews to Obamacare repeal plan; governor wants flexibility.
Colorized scanning electron micrograph of Escherichia coli, grown in culture and adhered to a cover slip.

Four Cases of E. coli Affect Arizona Children; Soy Butter Suspected

Mar 3, 2017 Cases tied to peanut butter substitute in Maricopa, Coconino counties.
U.S. Representative Martha McSally spoke with Arizona Public Media Feb. 24, 2017.

A Q&A With US Rep. Martha McSally

Feb 27, 2017 The congresswoman from Arizona talked town halls, immigration reform, and health care.

Nutrition, Not Genetics, May be Key Factor in Disease

Feb 21, 2017 UA conference to study role of good nutrition in disease prevention

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