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.
Pima County works to assuage fears over COVID-19
The Health Department released a statement following a possible community transmission of the new coronavirus in another county.
Local group receives $2.5 million to reduce homelessness
Our Family Services says the grant will help approximately 250 families find housing in the next five years.
Tucson to discuss tougher tobacco ordinance after failed effort with county
The city-only version comes three weeks after county supervisors killed a cooperative plan to raise the smoking age.
Pima County steps up outreach to prevent vaping
Health officials say they're focused on discouraging younger people from picking up the habit.
Pima County rejects age increase for tobacco purchases
Retailers and anti-tobacco advocates opposed it for several reasons.
Pima County wants public input on smoking age
The proposal would raise the age to purchase tobacco to 21, including vaping e-cigarettes.
Pima County moves to stop hepatitis A outbreak
More than 220 cases have been confirmed so far this year.
TUSD moves closer toward approving new sex education curriculum
The district's sex ed policies have not been updated since 2006.
Food bank teaches nutrition and effective food shopping
The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona trains families to save money and eat nutritiously.
TUSD takes steps to update its sex ed curriculum
The proposed update will have a more evidence- and research-based focus.
Summer's effect on air quality in Southern Arizona
A discussion with UA hydrologist Eric Betterton.
Drug Take Back Day Opportunity to Dispose of Prescription Drugs
Unused medications can be turned in on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, no questions asked.
Increasing the Smoking Age Has Wide Support in Pima County
A new poll shows residents approve of raising the age to buy tobacco.
Report: Opioids, Mental Health Are Top Pima County Health Care Concerns
The opioid epidemic and mental health loom large in the county's triennial report prepared by medical nonprofits.
