Violations on the rise in Arizona nursing homes

Violations in patient care at Medicare-approved nursing homes in Arizona continue rising with half involving serious incidents that endanger immediate patient care, data analyzed by Arizona Sonora News reveals. Arizona is 37th in the nation for serious violations and ranks eight nationally in overall care, according to one non-profit organization’s analysis of the data. The…

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UA exercise mimics pandemic emergency

A bird flu pandemic hit the University of Arizona Oct. 31. But it wasn’t real. Here’s the scenario: Increases in human-to-human transmission of the flu in Thailand led the World Health Organization to raise the pandemic alert to its highest level. Countries scrambled to stockpile the limited flu medication Tamiflu. People at the UA had…

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Local Beer and Wine in Tombstone

[Show thumbnails] Tombstone is an oasis for those who appreciate alcohol because of the town’s vast selection of local beers and wine. Visitors can find an array of beers from Arizona breweries at multiple saloons along with wine made with locally grown grapes. Beer: The Crystal Palace Saloon serves the Black Iron Indian Pale Ale…

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