Category: Health

Asarco hit with dust violation

Mine tailing dust rolls across Helmet Peak Road on Tuesday, looking west. Photo by Philip Franchine | The Sahuarita Sun As high winds bent trees and caused deadly highway accidents around the state Tuesday, clouds of dust blew off the Asarco mine tailin… more »

By admin on Jan 3, 2010 | In Government, Environment, Health | Send feedback »

Community swept by mine tailings

Storm raises concerns Gary Olson and his Rancho Resort neighbors say windy weather leaves their homes covered with a layer of dust from nearby Asarco mine tailings, visible in the background. Photo by Jaime Richardson | Green Valley News Published: S… more »

By admin on Dec 22, 2009 | In Environment, Health | Send feedback »

UA program helps rural doctors stay connected

To Dr. Ronald S. Weinstein, a doctor's eyes and ears are as important as instruments or tests. A patient's tone and body language can say as much as words, he said, and eye contact and seeing that a doctor is paying attention establishes trust for the… more »

By admin on Nov 8, 2009 | In Infrastructure, Health | Send feedback »

County Emergency Services suffers in SCC budget crisis

By Denise Holley Published Friday, December 26, 2008 in the Nogales International The Santa Cruz County Emergency Services Department has gone from a well-staffed and connected beacon in the state to an overstretched skeleton crew. No relief is in s… more »

By admin on Jan 9, 2009 | In Emergency Services, Government, Health | Send feedback »

CHN puts brakes on plan for the new hospital

By Manuel C. Coppola It was like Don McLean's song, "American Pie." The music stopped, at least temporarily, for ballroom dancers gearing up to raise funds for a new hospital in Nogales. Read the story. more »

By admin on Sep 2, 2008 | In Emergency Services, Health | Send feedback »