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New step in remote healthcare technology being developed at UA

First responders can use it in difficult terrain where access to cell phone infrastructure is not a given.

Game show contestant behavior yields clues to stress response

UA researchers are tracking how often players blink to determine our reactions to adversity.

AZ Attorney General sues pharmaceutical companies for insulin prices

The suit seeks civil penalties from companies like OptumRx and Eli Lilly.

University of Arizona leads the way in western environmental justice initiatives

Empowering communities and bridging gaps: UA's role in transforming environmental equity

3 are indicted on fraud-related charges in a Medicaid billing probe in Arizona

The state attorney general's office announced Wednesday that the three were each indicted on 19 counts for their involvement with A Better You Wellness Center in Phoenix.

AHCCCS reaches out to recipients, community to help with Medicaid ‘unwinding’

States are now removing people from their enrollment systems because the enhanced federal funding that paid for expanding Medicaid during the COVID-19 pandemic, is ending.

Attorney General Calls for Reversal of Abortion Pill Ruling

Mayes filed an amicus brief along with 22 other states.

American Red Cross holds first LGBTQ+ blood drive in Arizona

The blood drive took place during Tucson's pride festival.

UA faculty committee demands action against threats to nursing faculty and curriculum

The report comes after curriculum from the College of Nursing garnered criticism online.

Chiricahua Health Centers honored for Medically Assisted Treatment

The organization was featured during the Clinton Foundation's annual Global Initiative

Study shows that long periods of sitting can lead to dementia

Sitting over 10 hours a day can lead to an increase in cases of dementia.

UA gets money for pain study

The hope is to find a way to reduce post surgical pain.

TUSD joins litigation against social media giants

Companies like TikTok, Youtube, and Snapchat have filed a motion to dismiss the complaints.

Blood shortage in Arizona and US

The Red Cross says it needs donations now.

Cochise County gets federal money for anti-opioid program

The money comes from a grant from the federal government.

Tucson moves to begin settlement of COVID-era lawsuit

The 2021 lawsuit argued that the City of Tucson violated its contract with the Tucson Police Officer’s Association when it implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy.

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