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Kelly Guinn's breast cancer treatment complements chemotherapy with alternative therapies.

One Woman's Cancer Journey

Kelli Guinn is battling her breast cancer with the help of a unique, holistic treatment program
A program at TMC collects the cord blood of babies at high risk for cerebral palsy in hopes that the blood's stem cells could one day treat the disease.

Banking Blood for Babies At Risk

Research efforts turn to the stem cells contained in cord blood to help newborns at risk of neurological disorders
Twenty veterans from around the U.S. will get a tour of the UA that includes athletics clinics and sessions on how to take advantage of their higher education benefits. At the 4-day camp, vets will attend athletic clinics and learn from coaches and student-athletes.

Web Feature: On the Playing Field, Life Goes On

An all-veteran, all-amputee softball team reconnects with their love for the game

Finding a Home for Medical Marijuana

As state finalizes regulations about medical marijuana, local residents look for dispensary sites--and find a host of complex requirements
Arizona needs 700 more primary-care physicians just to get to the national average.

Medicaid Funding in Jeopardy

Healthcare providers uneasy about impact of imminent AHCCCS cuts
We talk to a person who required heart surgery due to her Lupus and now sits on the board of directors for the Lupus Foundation of Southern Arizona. We also speak to a research assistant professor at the UofA who is working on this topic.

Living with Lupus

Researchers and survivors in Tucson raise awareness of an often misunderstood disease
Chain drug stores dominate the pharmacy industry in most communities across the country, but some independent business owners are find a niche for economic survival. We visit two establishments in Tucson.

Family Pharmacies in Decline?

Number of independently-owned pharmacies is down significantly in Tucson

Record Cold Cuts Off Services

Freezing temperatures wreak havoc in Southern Arizona
The La Frontera Center offers a 16-week intensive rehab program for meth users.

The Math on Meth

Local agency reports significant drop in referrals, but some people are still struggling with addiction
Catherine Marshall, an associate professor at the University of Arizona, discusses how cancer affects families.

Cancer's Ripple Effect: Diagnosis Impacts Entire Families

Author draws from her own experience to write a guide to the cancer journey

Web Feature: To Walk in Two Worlds

A Navajo herbalist packs traditional healing into travel-sized tins
The Children's Clinics for Rehabilitative Services is celebrating a major renovation that will be dedicated on Thursday October 21st. As a tour of the facility proves, the clinics provide a variety of priceless services and carry a rich history.

Medical Center for Children Celebrates New Chapter

Children's Clinics for Rehabilitative Services unveils major renovation project at its facility near University Medical Center.
Plasticene exhibit

Bodies... The Exhibit: Anatomy Lab for the Masses

Plastination process used for Bodies exhibit is employed by anatomy lab at University of Arizona.

UA/ASU Medical School Split

Three years ago, the University of Arizona and Arizona State University partnered to open a new medical school in Phoenix. But now, as the school is getting ready to break ground on a new building ASU has decided to back out of the partnership.

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