The Oro Valley Hospital received the highest score possible in a national study released last week that judged hospitals on safety practices and service.

* Air date and time: The show will air July 18 at 8 p.m.

Last week, the Oro Valley Optimist Club donated more than $5,500 to the University Medical Center from its Pennies for Kids Cancer fund drive.

On Saturday, April 14, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association will partner with six local hospitals to deliver free, comprehensive stroke assessments from 8 a.m. to noon, as part of the annual StrokeCheck program.

The Northwest EXPLORER's coverage of Oro Valley's March 12 primary election continues today with in-depth profiles of the council candidates. Profiles of the mayoral candidates will appear in the EXPLORER'S Jan. 23 issue.

Oro Valley Hospital (OVH) has obtained Level IV Trauma designation through the Southern Arizona Emergency Medical Services (SAEMS), hospital officials announced today.

On Sunday around 1:40 p.m., the Pima County Sheriff's Department recieved a 9-1-1 call from a 50-year-old female hiker in distress at Catalina State Park.

Northwest Medical Center Oro Valley has changed its name to Oro Valley Hospital.

Northwest Medical Center cleared another hurdle toward a September groundbreaking on its $85 million, 96-bed acute care hospital in Oro Valley, winning unanimous approval of its plans at the town's June 10 Development Review Board meeting.

On Sunday, five hikers on Linda Vista Trail in Oro Valley were attacked by a swarm of bees.

Todd D. Southall, DDS, PC, a preventative and restorative dentist, has opened a new practice at 1840 E. Innovation Park Drive in Oro Valley.

Judy Huch, owner of Oro Valley and Tanque Verde Audiology, continues to strive to provide quality and personable service to her customers.

In a 3-2 vote at its April 7 meeting, the Oro Valley Town Council approved a controversial incentive package that gives Vestar Development Co. up to $23.2 million in sales tax rebates over the life of an agreement on Oro Valley Marketplace, a large-scale shopping mall planned at Oracle and Tangerine roads.

Nov. 17, 2004 - Following in a line of cities and towns across the nation, Oro Valley is looking at a possible ban of motorized scooters.

Alfred J. Kunisch, a veteran of multiple Oro Valley volunteer posts and committees, is seeking a four-year term on the Town Council because he believes he can get things done.

Oro Valley Police Department spokeswoman Kara Riley said around 8 p.m. Thursday night a shooting occured near Oracle Road and First Avenue in Oro Valley.

Just beyond the entrance to Wilson K-8 School, one school bus rear-ended another, sending two people to the hospital.

Dan Dudley has over thirty years of experience practicing law. He is the former town attorney for The Town of Oro Valley, the former chief counsel for the state legislature, and the former chief corporate counsel for a national insurance company. In those capacities he defended or directed the defense of individuals and entities accused of intentional or negligent acts resulting in serious personal injuries.

Oro Valley resident Karen Borth is making a difference with Tucson veterans as a volunteer in the Casas Adobes American Legion Auxiliary, Post and Unit #73. Along with her fellow volunteers, Borth helps fundraise for the increasing number of homeless and needy veterans in Southern Arizona.

On Sunday, at 7:30 a.m., Oro Valley Police responded to the intersection of La Canada and Tangerine in reference to a hit-and-run accident with injury.

When one door closes, another opens, so the old saying goes. In my case, the door that opened didn't just let in sunshine, but actually the world – more specifically World Care.

September 21, 2005 - When a journalist with ABC News spotted Fernando Giordano boarding up his New Orleans arts supply store one windy day in late August, he recognized good material for his coverage of Hurricane Katrina.

In what is suspected to be a road rage incident, Oro Valley police continue to investigate the death of a 22-year-old Tucson resident, while charging 21-year-old David Arnoldo Mota with first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon.

Drs. Bob and Debbie Oro want Healthiest Town in America to be more than a slogan, more than an annual celebration, more than this Saturday's second annual kick-off event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oro Valley Marketplace.

On Dec. 20, 2012, I went to Rancho Vistoso Urgent Care, Oro Valley, for flu symptoms. I went in and verified my insurance, prepared to pay my copay. I was told that wasn’t necessary. I would be billed. Wristband and no copay – new procedures from the previous 7 years I’ve been visiting this facility.