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AZ Wants Prison Health Care Suit Ruling Reversed

2 months ago appeals court concluded 33,000 inmates could join lawsuit protesting care.

Medical Pot Researcher Denied Dismissal from UA Appeal

Organization asks Board of Regents to allow transfer to NAU, ASU.

EPA Finalizes Emissions Rules for Navajo Generating Station

One of three generators to be shut off by 2020 at coal-fired plant to meet standards, clear air over Grand Canyon.

Children's Foster Program Says Demand Drives Clothing Shortage

Casa de los Niños in Tucson reports dire need for new summer clothes for abused, neglected youngsters.

Maricopa County Reports Year's First West Nile Death

County health officials say the victim was a man in his early 60s, living in PHX suburb.

Medical Marijuana for PTSD Study May Move from UA

If university doesn't reinstate Sue Sisley as lead researcher, MAPS will move work to NAU, ASU.

St. Mary's Hospital Parent in Takeover Bid

Carondelet Health Network signs letter to form partnership with TX, CA based health providers.

AZ Children Poverty Rate Up, State Near Bottom in Child Well-Being

Report says support for aid programs has dropped significantly; state also lacks educational opportunities.

Veterans Demand Medical Pot Researcher Be Rehired at UA

An online petition has gathered more than 33K signatures from people asking university reinstate lead doctor of MMJ for PTSD study.

Students, Staff Weigh in on UA Tobacco Ban

Starting mid-August university will not allow any products, including e-cigarettes on any of its property.

Health Dept. Clears Glendale Planned Parenthood Citation

Clinic makes small policy changes to correct deficiencies; was first-ever under a warrant inspection.

County Official: Central American Migrants No Threat to Public Health

Increased flow of unaccompanied children crossing into US public concerns; every kid receives medical screening.

Free Immunizations Prepare Tucson Area Children for School

Health screening, vaccinations from El Rio Community Health Center, Tucson Medical Center, Lion's Clubs.

UA Prohibiting Use of Tobacco Everywhere, Outdoors Included

Goal to 'create healthier community,' campus officials says in detailing smoking, e-cigarette ban starting in mid-August.

Detention, Trek North May Have Mental Effects On Young Migrants

Thousands of unaccompanied children at border experience trauma, experts say.

Uninsured Arizonans Down 19% Since Obamacare, Study Shows

About 266,000 people have signed up for health insurance during open enrollment period that ran Oct. 2013 until April.

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