Fundraiser for Tucson’s El Rio to help expand access to healthcare
Loni Nannini Special to the Arizona Daily Star Apr 21, 2025 El Rio Vecinos (pictured above) will stage “Run for the Roses” — Vecinos Block Party 2025 at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 at Plaza Palomino, 2900 N. Swan Rd. The 21-plus event will raise funds for cancer screening and prevention programs at El […]
Flu cases on rise in Arizona, across country
TUCSON, Ariz. – (KVOA) It may be that time of year but this year the flu is spreading particularly fast Dr. Sudha Nagalingam with El Rio Health is very busy. “This year, according to ADHS, we’re seeing a 37% increase in flu over the last two weeks compared to this time last year,” Nagalingam, an […]
El Rio gets grant to help homeless with mental health
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El Rio Health Is Honored for Digital Excellence as A 2024 Digital Health Most Wired Survey Recipient
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has announced the results of the highly anticipated Digital Health Most Wired Survey for the 2024 data collection period. El Rio Health is proud to announce our Level 8 achievement for the Ambulatory survey selection. Among the almost 48,000 facilities represented, El Rio Health distinguished itself by […]
El Rio Health Honored By AMA for Promoting Well-being and Reducing Burnout
El Rio Health has earned Gold level recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine™ health organization. El Rio is one of eleven gold awardees nation-wide and is the first Federally Qualified Health Center to receive this recognition. The prestigious AMA distinction is granted to organizations that meet the rigorous criteria […]
Carondelet Behavioral Health in Partnership with El Rio Health
Two respected healthcare systems in Tucson have joined forces in a new partnership that will enhance our community’s access to comprehensive behavioral health services and establish a complete continuum of care for people in need. Carondelet Behavioral Health in Partnership with El Rio Health will offer services for residents ages 18 and above who are […]
Tucson nonprofits work in partnership to confront community challenges
By Jimmy Magahern, Tucson Local Media Contributor For Malea Chavez, the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is more than just a workplace. As a child, Chavez’s family was among the many in Tucson who relied on the 48-year-old organization’s services. “My mom was a social worker for many years in Tucson, and as a […]
Why Tucson doctors are urging insurance companies to cover yoga, acupuncture
By Sierra Blaser, Taking yoga classes and getting acupuncture have been proven to aid in dealing with chronic pain and improve mental health, but they’re not exactly cost-effective routine activities. Some Tucson physicians are working to change that. El Rio Health is leading local efforts and being recognized as a model nationwide for its use […]
Advancing diabetes research and serving an at-risk community
By Brian Brennan, UArizona Health Sciences Office of Communications The Center for Disparities in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism is focusing on Latino community health while facilitating research through a specialized biobank. Tina Teran worked in the Pima County Health Department for 10 years. She knew being overweight could damage her health, but like many people, […]
Health Centers Drive Solutions for Pediatric Obesity
Solutions Created for Families Family Health Weight Programs (FHWPs) or Intensive Health Behavior Lifestyle Treatment (IHBLT) are proven strategies to improve health outcomes for children identified with obesity – and health centers are bringing them home. Community Health Centers have transformed these programs beyond a diagnosis with short counseling to a more fulfilling, tailored, and […]
