Pima County Board Says No to Not Hiring Smokers
Feb 17, 2015 Supervisors OK $30 health insurance surcharge for workers who use tobacco or nicotine.
Arizona Spotlight for February 13th, 2015
Feb 13, 2015 A student learns to balance family, education, and work with limited income; translating Murakami's stories into English; repose as a way to deal with stress; a bull rider's quest for the Gold Buckle.
Tucsonans Get Help Buying Health Insurance
Feb 13, 2015 Deadline to enroll through federal marketplace is Sunday; potential fines for those without coverage.
Pima County Vaccination Rates for Kindergarteners High
Feb 12, 2015 County schools average 90%; one private school at 38% of students not fully immunized.
Banner Takeover of UAMC Approved by Regents
Jan 28, 2015 Deal worth nearly $1B includes new operator rebuilding main UAMC hospital on Tucson campus by 2019.
Here's a Diet That Can Reduce Cancer, Prevent Obesity, Diabetes
Jan 27, 2015 UA nutritionists co-host events to share research on benefits of Mediterranean-style eating pattern.
Hospitals, Community Organizations Partner to Get Tucsonans Insured
Jan 20, 2015 Partners hosting enrollment events, running ad campaigns for Affordable Care Act Signups.
Medical Marijuana Sales Up Sharply in 2014
Jan 16, 2015 85 Arizona dispensaries sold 10 tons to 55,000 patients, Department of Health Services reports.
Trials on Tucson Company's Permanent Artificial Heart OK'd
Jan 6, 2015 SynCardia will begin tests on 19 patients across nation soon, followed by 5 years of monitoring.
72,000 More Arizonans Sign up for Affordable Care Act Insurance
Jan 5, 2015 Federal marktplace opened Nov. 15, remains open until Feb. 15 for health coverage; 77% of signups are subsidized.
Child Dies of Influenza in Pima County
Dec 18, 2014 First such death in the county since 2009; officials advise everyone 6 months and older to be immunized.
If You Want Health Care By Jan. 1, Buy It Through Marketplace Today
Dec 15, 2014 People have to enroll by 15th of every month if they want insurance to kick in first day of following month.
Pima County May Stop Hiring Smokers
Dec 8, 2014 Board of Supervisors voting on issue later this month; health officials argue this could save money on healthcare costs.
Consumer Group: Parents Should Keep an Ear Out for Loud Toys
Dec 2, 2014 Annual report highlights products that are harmful to children, including some that can cause hearing loss.
Tucson Medical Center Opens Wellness Center at a Shopping Mall
Nov 27, 2014 Fitness classes, lectures and medical screenings will now be happening at La Encantada.
Q-and-A on Medicare Open Enrollment
Nov 20, 2014 Expert advises seniors to act now, with deadline two weeks away; some plans changing, others more costly.Selected Archive Filters
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