Suspended Surgeon Files a $18.96M Claim Against UA
Dr. Gruessner was put on administrative leave with pay last Sept. for allegedly altering transplant records; he denies accusations.
AZ Switching Execution Drug, Will Now Use Combo of 2
State no longer able to obtain previous one used for executions in Florence state prison.
Researcher Combines Art, Science in Cancer Spread Study
UA assistant professor of cellular & molecular medicine, Ghassan Mouneimne, uses microscopes and Photoshop to create startling images of cancer cells.
Local Organizations Make Final Push Going Into ACA Deadline
Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Acts' health insurance exchange ends March 31.
Health Insurance Enrollment Surges as Deadline Nears
As the March 31 deadline approaches for uninsured people to buy health care insurance, the federal website for purchasing a plan is seeing more traffic.
Feds OK UA Proposal to Use Marijuana as PTSD Treatment
Research cleared by FDA some time ago; Dept. of Health's decision hailed as major victory for study under way in Tucson.
AZ Week: El Rio Feels Effects of Medicaid Expansion
Since law was established, the community health center has helped patients apply for and enroll in affordable care.
Innovative Intervention Center Helps Youth with Psychosis
University of Arizona’s EPICENTER aims for early intervention and comprehensive treatment for young people with severe mental illness.
Rape Among Risks for Migrant Women Crossing US-MX Border
Pharmacist in Altar, Sonora says women often come in asking what to do to prevent pregnancy in case they are victims.
Service Variety Needed for Better CPS System, Child Advocates Say
Representatives of several advocacy organizations met in Phoenix Friday to discuss Gov. Brewer's updates on Arizona's child welfare.
AZ Planned Parenthood Sues State Over Abortion Drug Rules
Federal lawsuit against regulations that would limit use of most common abortion-inducing drug; would have gone into effect April 1.
Training Prepares Police to Respond in Mental Health Crises
Crisis Intervention Training raises awareness, reduces use of force, but did not take hold in Southern Arizona until tragedy in 2000.
Pima County Launches Mapping Tool for Obamacare Help
Meant to aid people find enrollment help resources and health insurance professionals in their community; open enrollment deadline is March 31.
UA Researchers: Brain Images to Understand Dementia, Alzheimer's
Identifying factors that determine how well someone ages may help figure out ways to treat, or even prevent, age-related memory impairments.
Stigma Keeps African Americans from Mental Care, Expert Says
The black community has traditionally turned to church and family for help, but therapists say attitudes are starting to change.
