Stephanie Innes's favorite stories of 2014
My favorite stories were the ones about inspirational people in our community.
As the Star's health reporter, I wrote stories in 2014 about tragic deaths from suicide and overdose, plummeting hospital finances, local mergers and acquisitions, declining vaccination rates among local schoolchildren, and the Affordable Care Act.
But my favorite stories, and the ones that got the most response from readers, were the ones about inspirational people in our community. I wrote several stories about people who showed exceptional courage and tenacity in the face of significant health challenges, and about medical professionals going the extra mile (in one case, 200 miles!) to make Southern Arizona a healthier place to live. Included are nine of my favorites.
Jessica Cox, born without arms, will add El Tour rider to accomplishments.
Alfred Bracamonte's new nickname is "Ned" — No Evidence of Disease.
She speaks out after instigating largest false-claims settlement in Arizona history.
Lauren Clifton was in surgery within hours of a sharp headache.
Tucson hospitals lacked specialized pediatric care to treat daughter's rare brain condition.
Mary Jo Stinnett turns 105 on Thursday and still likes to learn.
Patients who arrive at University of Arizona Medical Center with one of the gravest of injuries — a gunshot wound to the brain — are increasin…
Program offers discounted braces to kids.
Luis Leon sets his sights on 200-mile race, raising awareness of vascular disease.
