- Arizona Wildcats football: Rodriguez announces RB Jenkins back with program
- To Wildcats' Miller, less may be more
- Oro Valley police release mug shot of arrested teacher
- Police release details in teacher sex case
- Ironwood Ridge teacher jailed; sex with Tucson student is alleged
- Man shot in north Tucson while walking his dog
- Saguaro National Park fires volunteer over graffiti report
- Wildcats lose NCAA softball regional to Baylor, 7-0
- Arizona basketball: Scholarships may not all be filled, Miller ok with that
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Scholarships available for Healthy 2B Me kids summer camp
If you want your kids to be enrolled in the Healthy 2 B Me summer camp put on by the University of Arizona Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, but can't afford the $345, there are scholarships available.
Roxanna Green: Stand with moms, not the NRA
Roxanna Green, whose 9-year-old daughter was gunned down on Jan. 8, 2011, has a Mother's Day message.
Arizona testing for new strain of avian flu
In response to a new strain of influenza reported in China, the Arizona State Laboratory has obtained H7N9 influenza test kits from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Gabby Giffords toasts Christina-Taylor Green
At Tuesday night's TIME 100 gala in New York City, former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her husband toasted the 9-year-old girl she came so close to meeting on Jan. 8, 2011.
Olympian Amanda Beard to talk about her eating disorder tonight
Olympic gold medal winner Amanda Beard is scheduled to talk about her book, "In the Water They Can't See You Cry: A Memoir," at an event in Tucson tonight. In her book, the international swimming star reveals some of the demons she battled a…
Pima County Health officials: Patients of closed dental office need disease screening
Former patients of a now-closed Marana dental clinic could have been exposed to hepatitis or HIV, county health officials say.
Free, public talk with Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard
Olympic gold medal winner Amanda Beard is scheduled to talk about her book, "In the Water They Can't See You Cry: A Memoir," at an event in Tucson next week.
Service for University of Arizona medical student today at 3 p.m.
A memorial service for University of Arizona medical student Zach Orman ia scheduled for 3 p.m. today - Wednesday, April 10 at Temple Emanu-El in midtown Tucson.
Pima County Supervisors give 3-2 nod for Medicaid expansion
The Pima County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday morning voted 3-2 in favor of expanding the state's Medicaid program.
University of Arizona medical student dies in paragliding accident
Students and professors at the University of Arizona College of Medicine are mourning the loss of a third year medical student.
Pima County supervisors support governor's plan for Medicaid expansion
Updated: The Pima County Board of Supervisors today voted 3-2 in favor of expanding the state's Medicaid program.
Forum about new health law in Tucson Wednesday
Nationally-recognized public health expert Dr. Jonathan Weisbuch, who is the former director of the Maricopa County Health Department, will speak at a free public forum Wednesday evening.
Pima County temporarily halting routine tuberculosis tests
Beginning April 15, Pima County will temporarily halt routine tuberculosis screenings.
Local Valley Fever cases have spiked significantly, CDC says
Coccidioidomycosis, also known as valley fever, has increased significantly in its "endemic area," which includes Arizona.
Arizona student who took on Aetna has died of colon cancer
Arijit Guha, who earned national attention for challenging Aetna over its health insurance policy for students, died Friday of colon cancer.
Drug overdose deaths up in Pima County
More than 300 Pima County residents died of drug overdoses in 2012, a new county report says.
Public forum about Medicaid expansion set for Thursday
Officials with the state's Medicaid program will be in Tucson this week to discuss the health insurance program for lower-income Americans.
Free CPR class and heart lecture Wednesday
A heart lecture series at the Woods Memorial Library on Wednesday will feature a free CPR class and a lecture about inexpensive, healthy nutrition.
Free hands-only CPR and heart lecture Wednesday
A heart lecture series at the Woods Memorial Library on Wednesday will feature a free CPR class and a lecture about inexpensive, healthy nutrition.
Chihuahua left in Dumpster up for adoption Saturday
About a month after Kimmy the Chihuahua was found shivering and frightened in a midtown partment Dumpster, the small dog is ready for adoption.
Downtown Tucson bike race will be under the stars
The public is invited to join professional cyclists for a criterium race in downtown Tucson Saturday evening.
Managing autoimmune disorders through diet
Cells can't yell but they do get inflamed. And foods like turmeric and ginger appear to calm them down.
Conservative group sponsoring Medicaid forum Thursday
A conservative political advocacy group is inviting the public to a free forum about Medicaid this week in Tucson.
Tucson Festival of Books attendees: Be careful of the sun
This weekend's Tucson Festival of Books is looking bigger and better than ever, but attendees will be at a high risk for too much sun exposure without the right precautions.
Free grief support for children in Vail and Sahuarita
Tu Nidito Children and Family Services is using a $100,000 grant to provide free grief support to children in outlying areas of Pima County.
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