Health Equity & Social Justice

Arizona has the some of the strictest guidelines in the nation for welfare benefits. Tucson mother Jessala Grijalva can usually get what she needs for herself and her three children, but she’s found some surprising exceptions.

When Jessica Porten sought help for postpartum depression, she wasn't expecting the nurse to call the police to escort her to the ER. She now believes moms need far better help for their mental health needs.

Race and Equity, Poverty and Class, Women's and Maternal Health, Healthcare Regulation and Reform, Health Insurance and Costs, Mental Health, Community Safety, Patient Safety and Ethics