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.
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.
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.
SynCardia Official: Tucson Operations Expected to Continue
Artificial heart manufacturer went through bankruptcy, sale in July.
Mosquito Season Brings Worry of West Nile More Than Zika
Health officials say West Nile Virus is a danger in Arizona; 7 deaths last year.
Push in Tucson to Get Spanish Speakers Health Insurance
They make up Arizona's and Pima County's largest group of people without coverage.
UA Project Aims to Untangle Medical Jargon for Patients
Management Information Systems project will put information in layman's terms for doctors.
Arizona Healthcare Signups Nearly Doubled in Last Open Enrollment
Total statewide enrollment is now more than 200,000
If You Want Health Care By Jan. 1, Buy It Through Marketplace Today
People have to enroll by 15th of every month if they want insurance to kick in first day of following month.
Pima County May Stop Hiring Smokers
Board of Supervisors voting on issue later this month; health officials argue this could save money on healthcare costs.
Healthcare.gov Has More Insurance Options This Open Enrollment Period
United Healthcare, two other companies have joined in to sell plans on Arizona's federally run marketplace.
