Differences and Dwarfism
On a special Arizona Spotlight: Pima County Public Library celebrates diversity; a rare kind of bone health clinic in Phoenix; a roundtable talk from three people living with dwarfism; why the lack of dolls that reflect differences is a problem.
Farewell to The King of the Monsters
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Opioid addicts struggle to get their recovery covered; astronomical events in the works of William Shakespeare; and a folktale from India in "The Drum & The Story".
A Woman from Syria Shares Flavors of her Homeland
Also on Arizona Spotlight: A public forum at TMC examines the future of Arizona health care; how this week's Supreme Court ruling affects immigration; and join some of the estimated 1,500 people who walk and run on Tumamoc Hill every day.
The Owl & Panther Project Supports Tucson Refugees of Torture
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Arizona woman faces death on her own terms; Legal and emotional issues surrounding choosing to die.
Arizona Spotlight for February 5, 2016
Research at ASU to better understand concussions; Fort Lowell Day celebrates Tucson history; a woman shares her bi-cultural world on "Dímelo"; "Old Jews Telling Jokes" brings laughter to The Live Theatre Workshop.
Could Amish Farm Dust Provide Relief from Asthma?
Tucson researchers are seeking clues from rural Indiana communities.
Confronting Suicide Part 4: Reporters' Notebook
3 AZPM producers discuss their findings in researching suicide prevention efforts for teens, college students, elderly.
Confronting Suicide Part 3: Suicide Among Elderly
In Arizona and across U.S., people 55 and older have highest suicide rate—but deaths underreported and often ignored.
Confronting Suicide Part 2: Prevention Top Focus for Colleges
8% of UA students say they've seriously thought about suicide. National prevention effort started by parents of UA student who took his life in 1998.
Confronting Suicide Part 1: Teen Suicides
In Arizona, percentage of high school students injured or poisoned in suicide attempt almost doubled from 2003 to 2013.
Cancer Treatment: One Day
The life of a cancer patient receiving chemotherapy is measured in cycles and courses - the rhythms of the treatment.
