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Medical interpreters break the language barrier in Phoenix hospitals, use interpretation and translation services to broaden accessibility

PHOENIX – Health care accessibility includes language. Phoenix hospitals are using interpretation and translation services to help non-English speakers access necessary care.

Martha Martinez is the manager of language services at Valleywise Health. “I want every human being to have information and health care in their language,” she said. (Photo by Kevinjonah Paguio/Cronkite News)

From college stardom to WNBA uncertainty: Rookies fight steep odds to realize dream with help of former coaches

PHOENIX – Making a WNBA roster is one of the hardest achievements in professional sports. Due to the quick turnaround time and the lack of available roster spots, few rookies make the cut.

Charisma Osborne's dream of playing in the WNBA took a step forward by getting drafted, but now the real test begins as she vies for one of Phoenix's final roster spots. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Salton Sea immigrant community experiences high rates of asthma from inhaling dust from the drying sea bed

NORTH SHORE, California – Childhood asthma rates are disproportionately high for immigrant families who live and work near the Salton Sea in Southern California. Scientists say the alarming rate of respiratory problems comes from inhaling dust of decayed fish that ingested toxic materials flowing into the sea from nearby agricultural sites.

The Salton Sea in Southern California used to be a popular tourist destination, but the environment has been decimated through agricultural runoff and natural disasters as the water recedes. Photo taken on April 6. (Photo by Jack Orleans/Cronkite News)

¿Cómo los intérpretes médicos ayudan a superar las barreras del idioma?

PHOENIX – Los intérpretes médicos son esenciales para brindar atención de calidad a los pacientes que no hablan inglés ya que superan la barrera del idioma entre el personal médico y los pacientes, lo que garantiza que ambas partes se entiendan y puedan comunicarse de manera efectiva. Un simple error puede tener graves consecuencias.

Martha Martínez es gerente de servicios lingüísticos de Valleywise Centro Médico. “Yo creo firmemente que todas las comunidades, todas las personas requieren recibir su información en su idioma", dijo Martínez en Valleywise Centro Médico el 16 de abril de 2024. (Foto de Kevinjonah Paguio/Cronkite Noticias)

Unhittable: Pitching powers propel GCU softball to record season, WAC crown

PHOENIX – Grand Canyon softball is dominating during the program's WAC Championship defense, led by stellar pitching and timely hitting from players like Hailey Hudson and Kayla Rodgers.

GCU's pitching staff has been lights-out, posting a 2.48 ERA to end the regular season and power the Lopes' upcoming WAC tournament run. (Photo courtesy of GCU Athletics)

Older adults face homelessness at high rates. Here’s how governments, organizations are responding

PHOENIX – With the help of federal funding, the Justa Center and city of Phoenix are working to help older adults experiencing homelessness, including helping people find long-term housing solutions.

The Justa Center in downtown Phoenix has worked for years to assist unhoused older adults in the community. (Photo by Crystal N. Aguilar/Cronkite News)

Bobby Winkles enshrined in bronze at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, cementing ASU baseball legacy

PHOENIX – Former Arizona State baseball coach Bobby Winkles is immortalized after a successful 13-year career. He earned three national championships during his career and made a lasting impact on Sun Devil sports.

Bobby Winkles' statue stands immortalized along the third baseline at, Phoenix Municipal, honoring ASU baseball's first varsity head coach. (Photo by Tyler Bednar/Cronkite News)

The Lopes’ leap: GCU’s esports powerhouse fuels Arizona’s collegiate gaming boom

PHOENIX – With its massive on-campus esports lounge and early commitment to gaming, Grand Canyon University has cultivated a thriving 2,000-member esports community that is driving the rise of collegiate esports in Arizona.

Members of GCU's top-ranked esports teams practice and compete in the state-of-the-art facilities, which have helped establish the Lopes as pioneers of collegiate esports in Arizona. (Photo by Sammy Nute/Cronkite News)

San Antonio oncologists tackle rising rates of cancer deaths in Latinos

SAN ANTONIO – Cancer is the leading cause of death in the Hispanic community, accounting for 20% of deaths. Providers and researchers point toward a lack of access and awareness to early screening and treatment.

The Mays Cancer Center at the University of Texas Health San Antonio hosted a conference to draw attention to the alarmingly high rates of cancer in Latinos. (Photo courtesy of UT Health San Antonio)

As Arizona shifts into warmer weather, beware of rattlesnakes, experts say

PHOENIX – Hikers and adventurers should be aware of increased encounters between humans and rattlesnakes as temperatures climb above 80 degrees. The serpents make their presence known in rural areas and even in homes, especially from March to October.

A western diamondback rattlesnake tastes the air at the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary. Hikers and adventurers should be aware of increased encounters between humans and rattlesnakes as temperatures climb. (File photo by Samantha Chow/Cronkite News)

Triathlon trailblazer: How ASU coach Cliff English became architect of ASU powerhouse, catalyst for collegiate growth

TEMPE – Cliff English has coached professional triathletes to hundreds of wins and has led the ASU women’s triathlon team to seven NCAA championships in seven years of their existence. But his commitment to growing the sport has resulted in greater contributions.

Cliff English instructs his ASU triathlon team during a practice session at Tempe Town Lake, where the Sun Devils have won six straight NCAA championship events. (Photo by Peter Vander Stoep/Photography AZ)

Succeeding by failing: ‘Virtue signaling’ runs high in the Legislature

PHOENIX - A GOP bill to ban "gender identity" was quickly vetoed by Gov. Katie Hobbs, one of 52 vetoes this year. Bills are often introduced with little chance of becoming law, part of the "political theater" aimed less at legislating and more at getting voter attention.