Healthcare
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Uncertainty looms for those who depend on Medicaid in Arizona
Potential cuts to Medicare and Medicaid are causing uncertainty for Arizonans, some of whom expressed concerns during a recent town hall hosted by Democratic Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego.
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Disability assistance on the chopping block as costs for Arizona’s school voucher system continue to soar
Republican legislators support over $100 million in budget overrides for private school subsidies, but refuse to fund a disability assistance program with a similar price tag.
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Sen. Gallego gathers Arizona health leaders to address ‘drastic’ cuts to Medicaid
“Republicans chose to give Elon Musk and his billionaire buddies massive tax cuts. That means elderly Arizonans will be kicked out of nursing homes and rural health care will be decimated.”
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Phoenix Holocaust center raises $38 million, expected to open in 2027 to foster education
Funds for the future Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center in Phoenix are now up to $38 million, providing more resources ahead of the expected opening in April 2027.
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Arizona lags in childhood vaccinations and fluoride—public health measures targeted by Trump HHS nominee RFK Jr.
Arizona’s lag in childhood vaccinations and access to fluoridated water is leaving public health experts concerned about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. becoming head of Health and Human Services.
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Mobile clinics bring health care to underserved communities in Arizona
In Arizona, 12% of residents live in poverty. Mobile clinics are helping to bridge the gap by providing essential health care to underserved communities.
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Ditch doomscrolling and follow these 8 positive Arizona Instagram accounts
These Arizona-focused Instagram accounts will fill your feed with beautiful photography, interesting history, and fun ideas for things to do.
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Vehicle crashes, firearms lead in causes of preventable child deaths in Arizona
A new report from the Arizona Department of Health Services shows that 415 of 853 child deaths in the state last year were preventable.
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Dreading political talk over the holidays? Here’s an AZ therapist’s tips on navigating differences
Local therapist Carlie Rouse offers tips for setting boundaries, changing the subject, and controlling reactions to political conversations this holiday season.
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COVID-19 winter surge expected to hit marginalized communities hardest, experts warn
As COVID-19 is expected to surge this winter, communities across the Southwest face rising hospitalizations and new, resilient variants. Infection rates can be even more severe for marginalized populations in these states.
