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Combatting High Black Breast Cancer Mortality: AZ Group & US Taskforce

TL/DR - Black women in the US are over 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, a statistic that has largely remained the same for a decade, according to the American Cancer Society. Factors contributing to this disparity include biological differences such as aggressive forms of breast cancer, inadequate insurance coverage,…

Tucson Indian Center Gets $600K for Essential Renovations

TL/DR - Congressman Raúl Grijalva has secured $588,000 in funding for renovations and upgrades to the Tucson Indian Center as part of the 2023 Inflation Reduction Act. The funds will be used for roofing and infrastructure improvements to ensure the center remains functional and safe for the next 60 years. The Tucson Indian Center, which has been…