Arizona’s falling vaccination rates could lead to serious health issues in future
Vaccination rates among schoolchildren in Arizona have steadily declined since 2012, but the Covid pandemic accelerated the drop across the state. The trend is unlikely to reverse any time soon, which could result in serious health consequences for Arizonans in the future, experts fear.
Program connects students in health professions with rural areas
Samantha Varner grew up in Chandler and has always been a city dweller. But when she graduates from the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine in 2016, she intends to move to a rural area to practice family medicine.
Brewer appoints UA healthcare task force
Gov. Jan Brewer has announced the members of a task force she formed to mediate a dispute between the Legislature and the Board of Regents over control UA Healthcare Inc.