Bisbee hospital in crisis care
COVID has forced the hospital into crisis standards of care.
University of Arizona research shows disparity in breast cancer treatments for Indigenous women
The data shows more Indigenous women get mastectomies versus lumpectomies than non-Native women.
Pima County recommends boosters for every eligible person over 18
Health officials cite increased COVID-19 transmission rates within the county.
Blood donations in southern Arizona remain low heading into the holidays
Medical experts worry the shortage could cause a slowdown in patient care
Navajo organization received grant to increase COVID-19 vaccinations within the Navajo Nation
The $30,000 grant is one of 13 IllumiNative, an organization focused on deconstructing Indigenous stereotypes, awarded to bolster vaccination efforts.
Pima County orders COVID-19 vaccines for children
Federal officials are moving towards approving the vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.
It’s been nearly a year. Why aren’t more Arizonans vaccinated?
This week, The Buzz revisits the rollout of vaccinations in Arizona, boosters and the barriers that stand between the state's residents and getting the shot — or the second and third.
Health official: Arizona poised to give COVID shots to kids
The head of the Dept. of Health Services says children are effective spreaders of COVID-19 and that vaccinating children would move Arizona closer to herd immunity.
University of Arizona engineers developing latest wearable diagnostic device
The array of sensors can be 3D printed and worn like a sleeve.
Brnovich, other state AGs urge court to let Texas abortion law stand
Republican state attorneys general from Indiana, Florida, Oklahoma and elsewhere say the Biden administration overstepped by bringing a lawsuit against Texas.
University of Arizona researchers search for meaning behind idle thoughts
The study's results might help physicians diagnose and treat mental illness.
Arizona reports 55 more deaths, toll passes 20K milestone
Arizona currently is 11th highest among states in the number of COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began, and sixth in the number of deaths per 100,000 population.
New study on impacts of masking in Pima and Maricopa county schools
It shows that schools without mask requirements are 3.5 times more likely to have a COVID-19 outbreak.
300 youth vaccinated in San Luis Rio Colorado through binational campaign
Mexico has not opened up its COVID-19 vaccination program to anyone under 18. But a group of minors in this border town received their first doses this week.
The fascinating history of Mr. & Mrs. Neil, and their Mountain View Hotel.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: University of Arizona research creates understanding about the role of estrogen in preventing Alzheimer’s Disease; and a 2nd grader's story about learning the difference between wishes and reality.
