Parties File Settlement Agreement in Arizona Prisons Health Care Suit
ACLU officials say federal court case will lead to improved health care, mental health treatment for inmates in solitary.
Healthcare Reform Remains a Top Issue in CD1
Democratic incumbent Kirkpatrick says Obamacare has benefited rural areas; Republican Tobin says it's bankrupting state.
Social Service Advocates Hope Next Governor Won't Cut Funding Deeper
With possible $800M deficit in next 2 years, concerns that low-income residents could face hardships if government assistance continues to disappear.
Arizona Improves Newborn Health Screening
Testing for 28 diseases now exemplary for other states, March of Dimes says.
Thousands of Arizonans Face Temporary Loss of Obamacare
3,100 who purchased healthcare through federal marketplace must provide proof of legal residency.
Panel Clears Ousted UA Surgeon of All Charges
Say medical center failed to prove termination was justified; final say on action in University Physician Healthcare's hands.
Medical Marijuana Advocates Appeal State Rules on PTSD Patients
When DHS added disorder to MMJ Act it came with prohibitions including enforcing proof patient is undergoing conventional therapy.
Medical Marijuana for PTSD Study May Move from UA
If university doesn't reinstate Sue Sisley as lead researcher, MAPS will move work to NAU, ASU.
Veterans Demand Medical Pot Researcher Be Rehired at UA
An online petition has gathered more than 33K signatures from people asking university reinstate lead doctor of MMJ for PTSD study.
UA Prohibiting Use of Tobacco Everywhere, Outdoors Included
Goal to 'create healthier community,' campus officials says in detailing smoking, e-cigarette ban starting in mid-August.
Arizona Health Director OKs Medical Marijuana for PTSD
Approval came with conditions; Iraq veteran Ricardo Pereyda talks about taming his symptoms using cannabis.
Fired Medical Pot Researcher: 'We Were on Cusp of Implementing UA Study'
Sue Sisley was unexpectedly laid off from the university, stalling her research on marijuana as a possible treatment for PTSD.
AZ Health Officials Have Last Word on Medical Pot for PTSD
State Dept. of Health Services director has until July 9 to accept, modify or reject ruling; initial denial was appealed last year.
Grijalva Visits Tucson VA Hospital, Calls It One of Best
Congressman tours facility to find out what administrators there are doing correctly; says blame for PHX issues should also fall on Congress.
AZ Sens Help Introduce Bill Addressing VA Issues
Veterans Choice Act would provide veterans with greater choice and flexibility in health care providers; increase transparency of Veterans Affairs.
