Pediatric Mental Health Training Award Winner Announced
The REACH Institute, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to ensuring the most effective, scientifically proven mental health care reaches all children and families, announces the recipient of their first-ever Pediatric Mental Health Training Award. El Rio Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Tucson, Arizona will receive free children’s mental health training for their primary care providers […]
Nonprofits support homeless individuals with services, supplies
As city officials grapple with Tucson’s increasing homeless population, community groups continue to support unsheltered individuals waiting for transitional or permanent housing, through temporary shelter, services and hygiene supplies. The nonprofit Gospel Rescue Mission has been providing resources to the homeless community since 1953. Outreach coordinator Roger Aguilar said that when someone comes to them […]
Type 2 diabetics struggle to get Ozempic as others use it for weight loss
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) – A medication used to treat Type 2 diabetes has been in short supply for months because non-diabetics are using the drug to take advantage of its weight-loss side effect. The medication, sold under the name Ozempic, is trending on social media after numerous celebrities have admitted they use it […]
El Rio trains UA residents, medical students at new health center
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — El Rio Health is working with the University of Arizona to train the next generation of doctors. It’s all happening at the health center’s new clinic. As El Rio’s former CEO Nancy Johnson retires from her role at the health center, she tearfully ends 14 years of service. In her last […]
A high need and underserved area of Tucson now has easier access to health care
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN9) — A traditionally underserved area of Tucson now has easier access to healthcare. El Rio health opened their new clinic on Grant near Alvernon Wednesday. The 36,000 square foot facility on Grant is expected to serve 3,000 to 4,000 patients. El Rio Health serves people with and without insurance. “We see anyone […]
Mental health in the classroom
The COVID-19 pandemic may be a turning point and students may be back in the classroom but many are still mentally grappling with the effects of the last two years. This week, The Buzz focuses on mental health in schools. Vanessa Seaney, regional director of behavioral health operations at El Rio, said many students have […]
Business awards earned in Tucson and Southern Arizona
Community Leadership Awards: Greater Tucson Leadership named the honorees for the 2021 Tucson Man and Woman of the Year, Founders and GTL Alumni of Excellence awards. The Tucson Man and Woman of the Year awards are presented to those who have distinguished themselves for active support of community projects that demonstrated excellence in leadership and are […]
El Rio “Mission of Hope” Launches in 2022
El Rio Health Joins Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona as Vaccine Partner for 2021 Arcos de Oro Walk for Kids
El Rio Health is excited to announce we will be onsite providing COVID and flu vaccinations at this year’s Arcos de Oro Walk for Kids. Partnering with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona is a natural fit, with both organizations’ mission and vision aligning so well. Visit us on the U of A […]
Arizona sees spike in COVID-19 cases
TUCSON (KVOA) – According to the Arizona Department of Health Services data dashboard, more than 2,000 Arizonans are currently in the hospital with the Coronavirus. AZDHS reported 3,794 new cases Wednesday. “This appears to be a sustained change in the transmission dynamics that’s unclear at the moment,” Dr. Joe Gerald with the University of Arizona […]
