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New AZ Regulations Better Define Midwives' Scope Of Practice

State's department of health released changes this summer; Tucson midwife discusses how these affect her work.

UA Launches Online Pediatric Integrative Med Curriculum

Demand for alternative treatments rising; program emphasizes preventative approach for complex issues.

Pima County Library Nurses Program Recognized as Innovative

The service pairs public health nurses with patrons to educate the public on health issues.

Pima Animal Care Center Overflowing with Animals

Center has 724 dogs, cats, setting record and over capacity; county offers $13 flat-fee adoptions.

Free Vaccines for Back-to-School Children

El Rio, Boys & Girls Club, Pima County Health Dep., co-sponsoring four free immunization events.

Veterans Make Up 16% of Homeless Adults, US officials say

Tucson nonprofit focuses on helping, hoping to decrease that number; Gus Hasdorff's story.

Local Efforts Offer Help, Give Hope to Homeless

Three organizations working to fill the poverty gap.

Tucson Celebrates Centenarians

Recent event the largest gathering of people over 100 in US

Vets Navigate Reentry to Civilian Life

Diverse challenges bring diverse approaches to transition

Tai Chi Boosts Balance in Stroke Survivors, Study Finds

UA researchers find Chinese martial art protects stroke survivors from falls

Patients May Have Been Exposed to Disease

Pima County health officials call it precautionary, say 174 sought

Briana’s Story: Starting Over

Young woman copes with trauma, substance abuse as she undergoes treatment; Part 3 of 3

Eddie’s Story: ‘Hopeless Cases’

Counselor uses troubled past to find new approaches to addiction treatment; Part 2 of 3

Sheila’s Story: 'Walking the Beauty Way'

Abuse survivor draws on Native American practices to help others; Part 1 of 3

New Wastewater Plant Will Meet Fed Standards

Roger Road plant's odors also will be controlled; building done in 2014

Cuts Expected to Medicare, Food Assistance

Sequester may indirectly but significantly impact local agencies

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