SAAF Health launched via tele-health last year and already has 250 established patients receiving primary care services. The clinic's physical location will open soon.
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The national rate for long COVID is 15.1% but Arizona's is 18.5%, the most recent CDC data shows.
The death occurred outside of the regular flu season and was within a generally low-risk age group, prompting health officials to urge flu shots.
New U.S. guidelines rolling back the starting age for mammograms and requiring notification of patients with dense breast tissue may help detect cancer earlier.
Three Tucson hospitals now have robotic-assisted technology allowing doctors to diagnose lung cancer and determine the extent of its spread in a single procedure.
New and expectant mothers experiencing mental health and substance use disorders will soon have support through a 24/7, Tucson-based helpline available to their physicians.
These frontline public health workers have a deep understanding of the communities they serve, researchers say.
From clothing design to climbing gear to pooper-scooping and beyond, the students' creations tackled specific issues meaningful in their daily lives.
Studies have pointed to improvements in several areas of health for people involved in community gardening, including an increase in emotional well-being and physical activity, the report said.