Banner UMC opens new exam site for survivors of sexual violence
The new site increases access to forensic exam sites, which were previously only available at Tucson Medical Center.
Legal settlement is a win for Pascua Yaqui voting rights.
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Banner leader says hospitals seeing sharp rise in COVID cases, especially among children
Banner Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Marjorie Bessel urged the public to get vaccinated to protect those who are too young.
Pima County overdose deaths on pace to surpass last year's record
Nearly 450 people died from overdoses across the county last year, county officials say this year that number could surpass 500.
Mayor says masks will be required in Tucson city buildings
Romero cites new guidance from CDC amid growing caseload
Health officials urge vaccinated in some areas to mask up again
New CDC guidelines apply to Pima County, most of Arizona
TPD gets more AEDs
The police department now has 100 of the lifesaving devices.
Campaign to discuss COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy launching in Tucson
A group of community organizers will soon be reaching out to Tucsonans to answer questions or help register people for the vaccine.
Painting on Shadows - The music of To-Ree-Nee Wolf.
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TMC COVID-19 vaccination site moving to Udall Park
With the temperatures increasing, TMC's outdoor COVID-19 vaccination clinic moves inside.
Ducey reopens bars, lifts mask mandates
Tucson keeps mask rule under city charter
Mayor Romero marks one year since COVID emergency declaration
Mayor honors Tucsonans who made "tremendous sacrifices"
PFAS contamination draws local, national cleanup efforts
The so-called “forever chemicals” accumulate in bodies and can have numerous health impacts.
Measuring Loneliness
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Tucson nurses advocate for optimal staffing during car procession
Unionized nurses at St. Joseph's and St. Mary's hospitals said caring for more patients impacts care quality.
