Report: Tucson Lacks Policies to Improve Citizen Health
CityHealth says Tucson is deficient in 7 of the 9 policies authors think can keep a population healthy.
How Planned Medicaid Cuts May Affect One Tucson Family
Arizona could soon impose nation's strictest requirements on AHCCCS enrollees.
City Program Works to Limit Children's Exposure to Lead
Federal grant pays for lead testing, abatement at low-income family's homes.
State's Nonprofits May Feel Squeeze of Minimum Wage Hike
Groups serving developmentally disabled adults fear they may have to close their doors.
Arizona Opioid-Related Deaths Rise Less Than US Average
Heroin is most commonly abused illicit substance contributing to death in Pima County.
Border Concerns Extend Beyond Southern Arizona
Plus, the state of mental health in our jails and a proposal to increase the city sales tax.
Understanding Mental Health Issues at Pima County Jail
Hear speakers discuss dealing with mental illness, substance abuse in the county jail.
Pet Adopting, Intake Stopped Due to Disease Outbreak
A dozen dogs have been diagnosed with distemper and Strep zoo at Pima center.
Health Care Market Opens; Two Carriers in Pima County
Officials are reaching out to raise awareness of coverage options, financial assistance.
Acclaimed World Music Artist Katia Cardenal Visits Tucson
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Finding new purpose after breast cancer strikes twice; and "Feeding Our Future" asks if the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona can solve the root causes of hunger.
Event Looks to Raise AIDS Awareness in Latino Community
The stigma surrounding testing has contributed to the disproportionate rate in the group.
Lower Costs, Improved Health Care See Progress in Tucson
Plus: update from Caterpillar; what's next for ITT Tech students; teens in government.
Regents Will Hire Expert to Review UA Health Sciences
'Comprehensive' review to start as soon as possible; UA President Hart happy with decision.
SynCardia Official: Tucson Operations Expected to Continue
Artificial heart manufacturer went through bankruptcy, sale in July.
UA Phoenix Med School Under Regents' Scrutiny
Board will hold meetings to review medical community complaints.
