With focus on COVID-19, experts fear opioid crisis may worsen unseen
Local and national experts say a growing number of opioid overdoses and deaths is being overlooked.
Colorado River watershed forecast looks very dry for start of 2021
The Colorado River’s largest reservoirs are likely to drop next year if demands stay the same.
Arizona reports over 100 virus deaths for 3rd straight day
Friday also saw one of the largest daily increases in cases during the current surge.
UA project assists tribal college students in STEAM majors
A grant will help foster Diné College student success after transferring to the university.
COVID-19 vaccine came quickly, but not at the expense of safety, expert says
A conversation with Deepta Bhattacharya, an immunobiologist at the University of Arizona.
Checking in on the health of the Santa Cruz River
Upgrades to the county’s wastewater treatment continue to improve the vitality of the river and the wildlife it supports.
News roundup: Pharmacies to aid in vaccine rollout, half of Arizona counties in ‘substantial spread’
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Dec. 17.
UA student participates in Moderna vaccine trial
The graduate student spoke to Tony Paniagua about his reasons for volunteering.
Understanding the COVID vaccine’s rapid approval and growing public trust
A discussion with former U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona and health law and policy expert Tara Sklar.
Pima County partners with TMC, Banner Health to offer COVID vaccine
We learned more about the rollout from TMC's CEO and the county's chief medical officer.
COVID-19 vaccine distribution underway in Arizona
Understanding how it will be administered and hearing from those in line to receive the first doses.
COVID-19 vaccinations begin in Tucson
TMC, Banner-UMC giving vaccine to front line health care workers
Three Pima supervisors bow out
Miller, Valadez and Villegas are being replaced.
Pharmacies will help vaccinate long-term care residents
The government is partnering with the private sector.
As pandemic worsens, Sonora again sheds jobs
After a few months of growth, job losses have returned to neighboring Sonora.
