Health + Medicine
The Show spoke with Sherrie Hanna, an Arizona downwinder advocate, about what it means for her and her community that the newest NDAA did not include extended coverage for people who are considered "downwinders."
Jan. 31, 2024
The Show spoke with Lygia Navarro, an independent journalist and contributor for Palabra, the nonprofit news outlet for the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, about how Latinos are disproportionately dealing with long COVID.
Jan. 30, 2024
Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control underscores the continuing and disproportionate impact of HIV among transgender women.
Jan. 29, 2024
Heart disease is the third-leading cause of death in Arizona among adults ages 45 to 64. When it comes to symptoms of a heart attack, most of us know the big one — chest pain on the left side of the body. For women, that’s not always the case.
Jan. 29, 2024
The Show spoke with Dr. Ann Kahlsa, medical director at Valleywise Health's McDowell Community Health Center, about what she's seeing on the ground today with HIV cases.
Jan. 29, 2024
Arizona State University has made progress toward establishing its School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering. It could get preliminary accreditation by 2025 and start admitting students in 2026.
Jan. 26, 2024
More younger Latino people are struggling with their mental health. But language barriers and stigma can make accessing care difficult.
Jan. 24, 2024
The Show spoke with Annette McGivney, a freelance author and journalist, about an piece she wrote for the Guardian looking at the conversation around peyote cactus and psychedelics in therapeutic treatments.
Jan. 24, 2024
Maricopa County is offering grants for businesses to create or enhance lactation spaces for nursing mothers.
Jan. 23, 2024
Adults who rely on Arizona’s Medicaid program, also known as AHCCCS, could see their dental coverage expanded.
Jan. 22, 2024
The Biden-Harris 2024 campaign promoted several Roe v. Wade anniversary events in battleground states, including Arizona, where they’re hoping the issue of abortion rights will bring voters to the polls in November.
Jan. 22, 2024
Educating long-term care staff about how to care for and support older LGBTQ residents can be lifesaving. It’s one reason why the Pima Council on Aging in Southern Arizona has updated its training program.
Jan. 22, 2024
Organizers of the Bigger Than Roe National Women’s March said Arizona is the next battleground in that state-level fight, designating Phoenix as the national march out of more than 100 events.
Jan. 22, 2024
Gov. Katie Hobbs says she wants to improve care and accountability in long-term care facilities — and her budget reflects that. But for lower-income seniors who want to age at home and need support, there isn’t much there.
Jan. 19, 2024
The CDC’s Bridge Access Program reimburses states for vaccinations given to uninsured residents. The Mohave County contract ends after June 30.
Jan. 19, 2024
Rules around programs like DACA and a fear of reporting immigration status to authorities keep many migrants from seeking accessing psychiatric or therapeutic mental health services. including in Arizona.
Jan. 19, 2024
Washington Post sports reporter Dave Sheinin joined The Show to discuss the change in demographics of the kids who are playing tackle football.
Jan. 19, 2024
The Show spoke with Dr. Krista LaBruzzo, a doctor specializing in addiction medicine at Banner Health, about what marijuana use does to a fetus and how often Arizona doctors see use during pregnancy.
Jan. 18, 2024
1,927 Arizonans died from opioid use in 2022. That’s more than four times the number of opioid deaths reported in the state a decade earlier. But it is about a 5% drop from the previous year.
Jan. 16, 2024
Coconino County health officials are planning a behavioral youth center intended to offer support services to 12- to 18-year-olds.
Jan. 16, 2024
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