UArizona Cancer Center Receives $6.85M Grant to Continue Native American Cancer Research, Training, Outreach Program

Since 2002, the University of Arizona Cancer Center and Northern Arizona University have received funding from the National Cancer Institute to form the Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention, addressing the cancer burden on Native Americans.

Understanding the Eye's 'Plumbing' Could Lead to Future Treatments for Glaucoma, Other Diseases

A University of Arizona Health Sciences study funded by a $2.3 million five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Eye Institute could help to develop future treatments for glaucoma and other diseases.

Camp Wellness and Workforce Development Program Expand Services

Thanks to a new contract with Banner – University Family Care/AHCCCS Complete Care, the UA Department of Family and Community Medicine’s Camp Wellness and Workforce Development Program are able to reach more individuals with mental-health conditions and substance-use disorders.

UArizona Cancer Center Receives $6.85M Grant to Continue Native American Cancer Research, Training, Outreach Program

Understanding the Eye's 'Plumbing' Could Lead to Future Treatments for Glaucoma, Other Diseases

Camp Wellness and Workforce Development Program Expand Services

UArizona Cancer Center Receives $6.85M Grant to Continue Native American Cancer Research, Training, Outreach Program

Since 2002, the University of Arizona Cancer Center and Northern Arizona University have received funding from the National Cancer Institute to form the Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention, addressing the cancer burden on Native Americans.

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Understanding the Eye's 'Plumbing' Could Lead to Future Treatments for Glaucoma, Other Diseases

A University of Arizona Health Sciences study funded by a $2.3 million five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Eye Institute could help to develop future treatments for glaucoma and other diseases.

read more
Camp Wellness and Workforce Development Program Expand Services

Thanks to a new contract with Banner – University Family Care/AHCCCS Complete Care, the UA Department of Family and Community Medicine’s Camp Wellness and Workforce Development Program are able to reach more individuals with mental-health conditions and substance-use disorders.

read more

Research Matters

Relative Humidity in the Workplace Can Impact Employee Health	Study Finds Inflammatory Protein Can Protect Against Spread of Herpes Virus
UA Cancer Center Receives $8.6M Grant to Lead One of Three NCI Clinical Trials Networks	UA College of Medicine – Phoenix Study Calls for Forensic Nursing Exams to Include Concussion Evaluation

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Ronald Sorensen Joins UArizona Family and Community Medicine to Lead Community Engagement

Sorensen will provide leadership, strategic direction and executive administrative support to the department’s community outreach programs and activities.

Dr. Roberta Weintraut Awarded Alumna of the Year from Weil Center

The Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona announced its annual selection from among integrative health practitioners.

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Benefits of Active Learning Are All About Activity

Dec 2 2019 - 2:44pm

Active learning sessions result in a reset of student attention has been tested by researchers at the University of Arizona.

UArizona Colleges of Medicine to Provide Free Tuition for Primary Care Medical Students

Nov 22 2019 - 9:00am

The University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix will cover tuition for medical students who commit to practice primary care or another designated critical-access specialty in rural or urban underserved communities in Arizona.

UArizona Health Sciences Leads Prevention of Chronic Disease in Arizona Border Region

Nov 21 2019 - 10:52am

The Arizona Prevention Research Center at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health will continue its mission to prevent chronic disease among underserved populations in the Arizona border region thanks to a $7.5 million grant from the CDC.

UArizona Nursing’s Dr. Marylyn Morris McEwen Named Associate Dean for Global Nursing

Nov 19 2019 - 1:32pm

The new leadership position enables Arizona Nursing to support the UA strategic plan’s fourth pillar, “Arizona Global.”

Veteran-focused Mental Health Forum, Nov. 8

Nov 6 2019 - 8:37am

Open discussion on post traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury and local support programs

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Why Does Arizona Have Such a Doctor Shortage?

University of Arizona's medical college in Phoenix is increasing its enrolling class size to 100 students, up from 80. Dr. Guy Reed, dean of University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix, said even with the increased class size, Arizona will have a significant need for more doctors.

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Racial Bias and Discrimination May Negatively Impact Heart Disease Care, Risk Factors

"African-American race negatively influenced the decision-making process for heart transplants, especially during discussions among health care providers," said lead author Dr. Khadijah Breathett, assistant professor of medicine and advanced heart failure/transplant cardiologist at the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center.

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UArizona Students Use Virtual Reality Room to Practice Medical Skills

The University of Arizona is using a new state-of-the-art virtual reality simulation center for students to learn, practice, and evaluate their knowledge at the Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center.

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