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Samantha Felix and Jesse Pablo run TOCA's Project Oidag, which means "garden." Click to listen to them describe their work teaching youth about traditional foods.

Feeding Our Future: Putting Native Foods Back on the Plate

Sep 22, 2016 Why did the Tohono O'odham stop eating and growing their Native foods?

UA Professor Works to Replace Coral Snake Antivenom

Sep 19, 2016 'Race against time' to finish trials before complete shortage.

Ajo to Fight Chronic Disease, on Two Wheels

Sep 19, 2016 A project is sending the town community bicycles to promote public health.

Lower Costs, Improved Health Care See Progress in Tucson

Sep 16, 2016 Plus: update from Caterpillar; what's next for ITT Tech students; teens in government.

30 Zika Cases Reported in Arizona Since Outbreak Began

Sep 12, 2016 More than a third of all cases reported in state came in last month.
Students walk across the UA Mall as the sun sets in the background. Photo taken December 10th, 2015.

University of Arizona Considers Ban on E-Cigarettes

Sep 6, 2016 Cigarettes, pipes and chewing tobacco were banned on campus in 2014.

Arizona Adult Obesity Rate Falls for First Time Since 2011

Sep 6, 2016 28.4% of state's adults are overweight, study finds, risking diabetes, other problems.
Water pours from two spigots.

Hopi Cultural Center to Reduce Arsenic in Drinking Water

Aug 25, 2016 EPA orders center to come up with measures as part of multiyear management plan.
The logo for the Arizona Board of Regents.

Regents Will Hire Expert to Review UA Health Sciences

Aug 19, 2016 'Comprehensive' review to start as soon as possible; UA President Hart happy with decision.
The logo for the Arizona Board of Regents.

Board of Regents to Meet over UA Colleges of Medicine

Aug 18, 2016 Will meet to discuss, receive legal advice and 'take possible action.'

UA Health Sciences Head Rejects Allegations

Aug 17, 2016 'Skip' Garcia doesn't anticipate basis for investigation but would cooperate fully.
SynCardia's artificial heart.

SynCardia Official: Tucson Operations Expected to Continue

Aug 16, 2016 Artificial heart manufacturer went through bankruptcy, sale in July.
The El Rio Community Health Center building.

From a Few Holding Cells to 17 Medical Clinics in Tucson: El Rio After 50 Years

Aug 11, 2016 The community health center celebrates its expansion and many years of service.
The Arizona Farm Bureau estimates that Arizona ranchers produce more than 380 million pounds of beef annually.

UA Veterinary School Accreditation Put on Hold

Aug 11, 2016 University to appeal decision that halts professional degree program enrollment.
The University of Arizona's 28-acre College of Medicine campus in downtown Phoenix.

UA Phoenix Med School Under Regents' Scrutiny

Aug 2, 2016 Board will hold meetings to review medical community complaints.

Lawsuit: State Improperly Reduces Immigrant Health Care

Jul 29, 2016 Up to 3,500 refugees, asylum seekers and immigrant crime victims may be affected.

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