Arizona still at home, but taking first steps toward reopening
As the stay-at-home order continues, elected officials and medical professionals consider what it will take to reopen the state.
Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 24
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: State expands COVID testing, changes to political campaigns, wildfire impacts and more.
Ducey orders barber shops, nail salons to close
The governor "clarified" his executive order following criticism.
Ducey recommends Arizonans avoid going out: 'Our advice is don't'
The governor's response to the novel coronavirus does not go as far as other states.
Pima County resident diagnosed with 'presumptive' COVID-19
The person traveled to an area with community spread of the new coronavirus, according to a release.
Report: Low pay makes disability caregivers a ‘workforce in crisis’
The report says providers' "hands are tied" in terms of raising pay in Arizona due to state Medicaid funding rules.
UA breaks ground on center that will help turn bioscience research into business
The facility will provide business training and lab space to entrepreneurs in the life sciences.
County Fires Up Debate Over New Tobacco Sales Measure
The ordinance would raise the minimum age to buy tobacco to 21, including vaping products.
Thin Profit Margins Make Rural Hospitals Vulnerable to Closure
A discussion with UA Center for Rural Health Director Daniel Derksen.
Feds: Uber Self-Driving SUV Saw Pedestrian; Did Not Brake
The vehicle spotted a woman six seconds before striking her, but the automatic braking system was disabled, a report said.
Tucson's Health is Below Average in Some Ways, Group Says
Health-data program rep says social and economic factors can have a big impact on the health of a city like Tucson.
UA, Banner Get Record $60M Grant in Nationwide Health Study
"All Of Us" research program through the NIH to study the health of 1 million Americans.
Hospitals in Tucson, Southwest Looking to Lure Patients from Mexico
A tourism group and hospitals in the Southwest are investing in ways to attract patients and facilitate care.
Study to Examine Effects of Arizona Recession-Era Health Insurance Cutbacks
UA researchers are investigating how the state tried to deal with Recession budget shortfalls.
Obamacare Repeal Will Cost AZ Economy
A report from ASU predicts recession if health care jobs are eliminated.
