What is the flu? The flu, or influenza, is a contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system, including the throat, nose, and lungs. It can cause a range of symptoms, from mild to severe, including: Fever Body aches Cough Headache Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Tiredness
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TUCSON, AZ; September 9th 2024 – The Southern Arizona Alliance for Bilingual Education (SAABE) announces its third annual Walk for the Fight Against Breast Cancer. This community event will take place on Sunday, October 20th, 2024, at the Rudy Garcia Park (Rodeo Park) located on Nogales Highway and West Irvington Road from 9AM to […]
Dr Cullen from the Pima County Health Department joined us for an update on local efforts to date to address the epidemic of fentanyl use so apparent throughout the county (occurring as well across the state and nation). Overdose deaths have decreased notably, and the department plans further research to build on that success. […]
Each year, breast cancer accounts for about 30% of all new cancer cases in women in the United States. Here are the latest facts and statistics on breast cancer. Breast cancer accounts for 12.5% of all new cancer cases per year worldwide, making it the most common type of cancer globally. Breast cancer is the […]
Dr Cullen from the Pima County Health Department joined us for an update on local efforts to date to address the epidemic of fentanyl use so apparent throughout the county (occurring as well across the state and nation). Overdose deaths have decreased notably, and the department plans further research to build on that success. […]
Join the Fight Against Seasonal Influenza. Arizona Clinical Trials is excited to have been selected as a site for the international cutting-edge clinical trials by Moderna to establish the efficacy of a novel flu vaccine. This trial brings cutting edge science to Tucson and new clinical therapeutic options to Tucson residents. “Be a Flu […]
More than 2,000 people in Pima County have had their lives cut short due to opioid overdoses within the past five years. Those deaths are the direct result of a much larger, complex opioid epidemic that took root in the United States in the 1990s, largely due to increases in the sale and use of prescription […]
Heat-related illness, like heat exhaustion or heat stroke, is when our bodies cannot properly cool themselves. Our bodies normally cool down by sweating, but during extreme heat a person’s body temperature might rise faster than it can cool itself down, sometimes causing severe illness or death. Some factors that might increase your risk of developing […]
They first emerged on the illicit drug market in the United States in 2014. They are usually laced with potentially lethal fentanyl The rate at which young Americans end up in hospital Intensive Care Units (ICUs) after using fake Oxycontin pills spiked with fentanyl is skyrocketing, especially in the western United States, a new […]
Whether outside or inside your home, these are some great ideas for when you suddenly feel the need to get creative this holiday season. -Know your city in depth and your love for your city will continue to grow. -Getaway to a pool to clear your mind. -Volunteering promotes a sense of purpose, connection and […]






















