Arizona sees 20% spike in 2022 HIV cases, new report says
Arizona's Department of Health Services reports a 20% spike in HIV cases, potentially tied to COVID-19 disruptions in testing; officials plan increased testing and outreach.
New project developments underway for South32 Hermosa project
Mining company addresses community health, workforce development and transparency in Hermosa critical minerals project
An abortion ban enacted in 1864 is under review in the Arizona Supreme Court
The state’s high court is reviewing a lower-court decision that said doctors couldn’t be charged for performing the procedure in the first 15 weeks of pregnancy because other Arizona laws over the years have allowed them to provide abortions.
UA’s College of Public Health secures $3.8 million NIH grant to pioneer climate change and health research
SCORCH initiative focuses on forecasting, adaptive responses and community resilience
Medical program additions at ASU, UA and NAU aim to curb Arizona’s health care worker shortage
In the past year, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona have all announced major health care program additions.
University of Arizona leads the way in western environmental justice initiatives
Empowering communities and bridging gaps: UA's role in transforming environmental equity
3 are indicted on fraud-related charges in a Medicaid billing probe in Arizona
The state attorney general's office announced Wednesday that the three were each indicted on 19 counts for their involvement with A Better You Wellness Center in Phoenix.
AHCCCS reaches out to recipients, community to help with Medicaid ‘unwinding’
States are now removing people from their enrollment systems because the enhanced federal funding that paid for expanding Medicaid during the COVID-19 pandemic, is ending.
American Red Cross holds first LGBTQ+ blood drive in Arizona
The blood drive took place during Tucson's pride festival.
Ballet Tucson kicks off a new season at the Fox Tucson Theatre.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: "The Hidden Battle" co-director Anne Dalton on overcoming the stigma around mental illness, and artist Beth Surdut on the mechanics of listening and "Uncommon Knowledge".
Study shows that long periods of sitting can lead to dementia
Sitting over 10 hours a day can lead to an increase in cases of dementia.
UA gets money for pain study
The hope is to find a way to reduce post surgical pain.
Cochise County gets federal money for anti-opioid program
The money comes from a grant from the federal government.
Dr. Jasleen Chhatwal on helping loved ones survive dark times.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Step into a Record Fair at the final HOCO Fest; A look at the living diversity of Navopatia; and Stories That Soar! returns with a tale about a local 5th grader's journey with retinoblastoma.
Vana Dee Lewis wants you to know you are "#WORTHY."
Also on Arizona Spotlight: From Odyssey Storytelling, Ana Montanez shares a story about discovering inner strength, and Gabriel Dozal on his book "The Border Simulator."
