Nurses strike in Tucson over staffing, quality of care
Organizers are hoping the strike leads to increased investment in registered nursing staff.
Diné College, UA to train future neuroscientists
Native Americans are one of the most underrepresented groups in biomedical sciences, according to the NIH.
How effective are anti-tobacco campaigns?
A discussion with UA professor Bo Yang, an expert in health communications.
Pima County steps up outreach to prevent vaping
Health officials say they're focused on discouraging younger people from picking up the habit.
Marana High School takes steps to curb vaping on campus
The school's principal says it has been a growing problem in recent years.
Exploring the science behind medical marijuana
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Criminal justice employees see what life is like after prison, how to pronounce Tohono O'odham, and a look at "Voices of Vail."
UA symposium to focus on medical marijuana
Speakers will present science-based research on medicinal uses of cannabis.
Senate candidate Kelly says US can lower prescription drug prices
The Democrat told Tucson residents that health care can be improved incrementally.
Pima County rejects age increase for tobacco purchases
Retailers and anti-tobacco advocates opposed it for several reasons.
Planned Parenthood Arizona hires new outreach leader
Lola Bovell says she has a plan to educate Arizona leaders and residents on the state of reproductive rights.
Tucsonans debate details of raising the legal age to buy tobacco
The county is proposing changes to who gets punished and what the punishment should be.
Arizona health experts sound alarm on vaping
A rise in illnesses and deaths prompt experts to advise caution.
UA breaks ground on center that will help turn bioscience research into business
The facility will provide business training and lab space to entrepreneurs in the life sciences.
More West Nile Virus cases being seen throughout Southwest
Arizona has the most cases of any state this year.
CDC reports mumps outbreak in migrant detention facilities
They found 900 confirmed and probable mumps cases among migrants in 57 detention facilities over the past year.
