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KOLD
Proposed county heavy truck ordinance gets pushback
KOLD
South Tucson community remembers those affected by TCE groundwater contamination
KOLD-TV
South Tucson community remembers those affected by TCE groundwater contamination
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Residents on Tucson’s southside gathered at Mission Manor Park to remember those affected by TCE, a toxic industrial solvent found in the city’s groundwater in the 1980s. Forty years ago, activists uncovered the toxic chemical polluting South Tucson’s aquifer. Water cleanup efforts and...
azluminaria.org
Arizona launches investigation into proposed Hermosa mine’s contaminated water discharge near Patagonia
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. A proposed critical minerals mine in Southern Arizona that was the first added to a federal permitting process designed to be quicker and more...
Axios Phoenix
Tucson data center moves forward despite backlash
A controversial Tucson-area data center project that appeared to be on life support this summer is poised to clear its final political hurdles this month. State of play: Project Blue, a planned data center by Beale Infrastructure and Humphrey's Peak Power on the southeastern edge of Tucson, has been a political lightning rod. The contentious project comes amid increasing public pushback to data centers over energy and water usage, environmental issues, public health concerns , noise and aesthetics. The latest: The Corporation Commission last Wednesday voted 4-1 to approve an agreement for Tucson Electric Power (TEP) to provide energy to the data center, over the objections of opponents who traveled to Phoenix for the hearing. Developers have also pledged to match 100% of the energy Project Blue uses with renewable sources . What's next: The county's sale of the 290 acres to Humphrey's Peak must close by Dec. 25. Supervisor Matt Heinz, a project supporter, told Axios he wants Beale to formally agree to codify its commitments on air cooling, renewable energy use and funds for county workforce development before the closing. Beale is willing to do so "to the extent that state law allows it," the company told Axios.
KOLD
Pima County Health Department reacts to CDC vaccine recommendation changes
Patagonia Regional Times
LNP Opens New Medical Office in Sonoita
There’s a new ‘doc’ (Licensed Nurse Practitioner, to be precise) in town. Sonoita resident Helene Henager, ANP-BC (Adult Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified) is providing basic health needs for the community at Patriot Internal Medicine, located at 3123 SR 83, Suite E. Like more than half the states in...
azpm.org
As Arizona weighs healthcare cuts, Tucson disability caregivers seek support
Programs like Home and Community Based Services that provide support for caregivers are facing uncertainty. Editor’s note: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org.
Arizona Luminaria
Arizona Luminaria
Arizona Luminaria
Gallego in Tucson to hear concerns over ‘broken’ health care system as rising costs loom for Arizonans
This story was co-published in partnership with CALÓ News and Arizona Luminaria. Amid a partisan congressional battle over federal subsidies for affordable medical insurance, Pima County resident Karen Montgomery wants government leaders to focus on the bigger picture and advocate for health care for all. Her daughter lives in Norway, where residents have universal health care, she said.
Arizona Insights
Urged to Evacuate the Center for Neuroscience - Does Anyone Have More Information?
A sudden evacuation was ordered at the Center for Neuroscience, causing a stir among the patients and staff present. One individual, who was wrapping up an appointment with their neurologist, shared their experience of the unexpected event on social media.
beckershospitalreview.com
What healthcare CEOs say is missing from the access conversation
“Access to care” emerged as a top healthcare C-suite buzzword heading into 2025. While much of the conversation has focused on coverage, affordability and capacity, hospital and health system leaders told Becker’s the industry often overlooks the more human elements: trust, navigation and how patients actually experience the care journey.