At age 15, Nick Korte came home with his driving learner’s permit, nagging his parents for consent to become an organ donor at the first opportunity. Five years years later, on Nov. 9, 2012, he was brain dead in the hospital with a gunshot wound to his head. His persistence to donate became his legacy….
The elderly suffer from depression in larger numbers than most other age demographics, making them more likely to commit suicide. Due to Arizona’s large elderly population, keeping aging adults mentally healthy and happy is a growing concern that officials are working to address. According to Census information from 2012, Arizona is fifth on the list…
Spice and its increased, widespread availability in smoke shops has led to a rise in emergency calls in Arizona and around the nation. Spice abuse is not just localized to Arizona; other states such as New York and Maryland have reported this as a national problem, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and…
Women in rural Arizona, like most women in rural America, run into obstacles as they seek comprehensive healthcare within their communities. The issue is one of access – economic and geographical – and one of comprehensive health care, according to Leah Meyers, director of the Arizona Rural Women’s Health Network. Comprehensive health care necessitates service…
Terrol Dew Johnson puede durar un año haciendo una cesta. Hay muchas razones para esto. Tiene que cosechar y preparar las fibras, y después, planear los diseños complicados que observan la historia rica de la cestería en la nación Tohono O’odham. El tiempo que se necesita para hacer cada cesta varia dependiendo del tamaño y…
