Wellness

The Pima County Board of Supervisors accepted a three-year, $1.475 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to combat opioid addiction.

The Arizona high school football playoffs in six divisions are underway at dozens of venues across the state. For some student-athletes, it is a stepping stone for their college football careers. For most, it may very well be the last time they have the opportunity to play organized sports.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is not physical violence alone. Domestic violence is any behavior where the purpose is to gain power and control over a spouse, partner, girl/boyfriend or intimate family member. Abuse is a learned behavior; it is not caused by anger, mental problems, drugs, alcohol or other excuses.

With more than 300 miles of thrilling single-track trails and breathtaking scenery, Sedona is one of the most sought-after destinations for mountain bikers of every skill level.

“The only source of knowledge is experience” — Albert Einstein, scientist

“How many books do you have?” — Michael Hussar, artist

Workplace success used to depend on spending 40+ years climbing the corporate ladder or having connections. While those tactics are still around, a more sound approach is working to develop emotional intelligence.

Vocera Communications, Inc. (NYSE:VCRA), a leader in clinical communication and workflow solutions, has expanded its technology throughout Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC).

Subway Kids & Sports of Arizona (SKS), a nonprofit formed by local Subway franchisees to help at-risk children gain access to sports, announced its 2018 grant recipients, including Arizona Friends of Foster Children, Mentally Ill Kids in Distress, Lions Camp Tatiyee, Child Crisis Arizona, Southwest Kids’ Cancer Foundation, Arizona Burn Foundation and more.

The Western Region Public Health Training Center (WRPHTC) at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health has received a $4 million federal grant to improve public health in the United States.

Creighton University School of Medicine has formed an alliance with Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center and Maricopa Integrated Health System (MIHS) to train 325 graduate medical education (GME) residents at the two Arizona hospitals.