PHOENIX (AP) - Ground has broken for the new
University of Arizona Cancer Center at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical
Center in downtown Phoenix.
The ceremonial groundbreaking was held Thursday morning with Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton attending along with other dignitaries.
The new outpatient clinic at the Phoenix Biomedical Campus will go up on the northwest corner of Fillmore and Seventh streets.
It's expected to open in 2015.
The 220,000-square-foot, $100 million cancer clinic will offer comprehensive cancer services.
Under an affiliation agreement approved by the
Arizona Board of Regents and Dignity Health Arizona, St. Joseph's
Hospital and Medical Center will operate outpatient services at the new
downtown facility as well at its hospital campus.
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Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona and her husband, retired astronaut Mark Kelly, are giving the commencement address at Bard College in the Hudson Valley.
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona and her husband, retired astronaut Mark Kelly, are giving the commencement address at Bard College in the Hudson Valley.
Zombies -- Superman -- Spiderman -- and every other comic book character you could ever imagine all converge on Phoenix this weekend. Comicon 2013 kicked off Thursday to a weekend of events.
Zombies -- Superman -- Spiderman -- and every other comic book character you could ever imagine all converge on Phoenix this weekend. Comicon 2013 kicked off Thursday to a weekend of events.
On one of the busiest holiday weekends of the year, some travelers looking to get to the Grand Canyon's glass-bottom Skywalk will have to pay an extra fee to cross through a private ranch.
On one of the busiest holiday weekends of the year, some travelers looking to get to the Grand Canyon's glass-bottom Skywalk will have to pay an extra fee to cross through a private ranch.
Two people familiar with the situation say the NHL has approved the sale of the Phoenix Coyotes to a group of Canadian-led investors, but the deal is contingent on reaching a lease agreement with the city of Glendale.
Two people familiar with the situation say the NHL has approved the sale of the Phoenix Coyotes to a group of Canadian-led investors, but the deal is contingent on reaching a lease agreement with the city of Glendale.
Memorial Day weekend is filled with barbeques, trips to the lake and drinking. All that drinking can make it one of the most dangerous weekends to be out on the roads.Last year, five people were killed
Memorial Day weekend is filled with barbeques, trips to the lake and drinking. All that drinking can make it one of the most dangerous weekends to be out on the roads.Last year, five people were killed
Law enforcement officers from federal, state, county and local agencies from northwestern Arizona and southeastern Nevada are out in force on the Colorado River for the Memorial Day weekend.
Law enforcement officers from federal, state, county and local agencies from northwestern Arizona and southeastern Nevada are out in force on the Colorado River for the Memorial Day weekend.
If you're planning a summer trip, the pros at AAA say there are five travel myths you need to be aware of before you hit the road or book that airfare. And they could save you time and money.
If you're planning a summer trip, the pros at AAA say there are five travel myths you need to be aware of before you hit the road or book that airfare. And they could save you time and money.
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:13:45 GMT
Nassau County police have once again arrested the woman who was convicted last year for offering services as a prostitute from her hot dog vending truck.
Nassau County police have once again arrested the woman who was convicted last year for offering services as a prostitute from her hot dog vending truck.
Saturday, May 25 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-05-25 21:51:03 GMT
While some business may be have been dismal at the beaches, a lot of people who needed to venture out and keep busy Saturday found things to do – and stay dry.
While some business may be have been dismal at the beaches, a lot of people who needed to venture out and keep busy Saturday found things to do – and stay dry.
Saturday, May 25 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-25 21:08:28 GMT
Nassau County health officials announced that due to heavy rainfall, 19 beaches have been closed to bathing as a precautionary measure beginning Saturday, May 25.
Nassau County health officials announced that due to heavy rainfall, 19 beaches have been closed to bathing as a precautionary measure beginning Saturday, May 25.
Saturday, May 25 2013 4:42 PM EDT2013-05-25 20:42:49 GMT
First the Sequester cuts took the American military out of the Jones Beach Air Show and now the cold and rainy start to Memorial Day has washed out the first day of the air show.
First the Sequester cuts took the American military out of the Jones Beach Air Show and now the cold and rainy start to Memorial Day has washed out the first day of the air show.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:44 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:44:03 GMT
The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather. Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by Superstorm Sandy.
The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather. Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by superstorm Sandy. The Fox 5 weather team is calling for sunny skies on Sunday and Monday.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:34 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:34:31 GMT
Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested by New York City police after investigating a report of her allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building.
Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested by New York City police after investigating a report of her allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:15:35 GMT
When workers installed one of the much-heralded bike-sharing stations on West 22nd Street near 10th Avenue, they put it right in front of the brownstones.
When workers installed one of the much-heralded bike-sharing stations on West 22nd Street near 10th Avenue, they put it right in front of the brownstones, impacting the entrances for homeowners and tenants.
