Black people have the highest opioid fatality rate among all other races and ethnicities in Arizona
Nonfatal overdoses also occur at a higher rate for Black Arizonans than for other groups, at a rate of 67.7 per 100,000 people.
Low-income hearing health care expanded to all three Arizona universities
The project offers and covers the cost of a hearing test, hearing aids, hearing aid fittings, batteries, wax traps, ear molds, and aural rehabilitation.
The Buzz: What happens with Arizona's opioid settlement money?
The state will receive more than $1.1 billion in the coming years. Where will it go?
Grijalva diagnosed with cancer
The longtime Congressman released the information this morning.
AZ House Committee rejects sober living homes regulation bill despite Senate support
The bill passed the Arizona Senate unanimously.
Arizona legislation to better regulate rehab programs targeted by Medicaid scams is moving forward
Hathalie said she anticipates a vote by the full House could come as soon as Thursday.
Judge mulls third contempt case against Arizona for failing to improve prison health care
Previous contempt fines totaling $2.5 million have failed to motivate authorities to improve care.
4 years later, COVID-19 conspiracy still thrives in the Arizona Senate
A far-right, unofficial committee presented anti-vaccine testimony and defended dubious treatments.
Arizona projected to have largest nursing shortage in U.S. in 2025
Researchers warn the continuing shortage could cause clinical errors that lead to higher mortality rates for patients.
The Buzz: Organ and tissue donation in Arizona
A look at how transplants happen, and what it's like to live through one.
The Buzz: Combatting Generational Poverty in Pima County
A new effort aims to help those who are born into poverty move up the socio-economic ladder.
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
