Four Cardiologists Join UArizona Sarver Heart Center

The new faculty cardiologists bring expertise in interventional cardiology, cardiac imaging, heart failure and transplant cardiology to the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center and Banner – University Medical Center. Schedule an appointment today.

Addressing Gaps in Care, UArizona Health Sciences Offers Dual Pharmacy-Nursing Degree with Family Nurse Practitioner Add-on

Academic partnership between Colleges of Pharmacy and Nursing provides innovative solution to alleviate the health-care provider shortage facing the nation

UArizona Hockey to Host ‘Pink the Rink’ Game, Jan. 18

The Arizona Wildcat ice hockey team will raise awareness for cancer and contribute proceeds to the UArizona Cancer Center when it faces Missouri State on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Tucson Arena. Honor a loved one by buying a jersey to support cancer research.

Four Cardiologists Join UArizona Sarver Heart Center

Addressing Gaps in Care, UArizona Health Sciences Offers Dual Pharmacy-Nursing Degree with Family Nurse Practitioner Add-on

Academic partnership between Colleges of Pharmacy and Nursing provides innovative solution to alleviate the health-care provider shortage facing the nation

UArizona Hockey to Host ‘Pink the Rink’ Game, Jan. 18

Four Cardiologists Join UArizona Sarver Heart Center

The new faculty cardiologists bring expertise in interventional cardiology, cardiac imaging, heart failure and transplant cardiology to the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center and Banner – University Medical Center. Schedule an appointment today.

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Addressing Gaps in Care, UArizona Health Sciences Offers Dual Pharmacy-Nursing Degree with Family Nurse Practitioner Add-on

Academic partnership between Colleges of Pharmacy and Nursing provides innovative solution to alleviate the health-care provider shortage facing the nation

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UArizona Hockey to Host ‘Pink the Rink’ Game, Jan. 18

The Arizona Wildcat ice hockey team will raise awareness for cancer and contribute proceeds to the UArizona Cancer Center when it faces Missouri State on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Tucson Arena. Honor a loved one by buying a jersey to support cancer research.

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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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Freestanding Emergency Departments May Increase Out-of-Pocket Spending for Patients

Jan 9 2020 - 2:47pm

Study analyzed freestanding emergency departments in four states, including Arizona.

Study Shows Novel Protein Plays Role in Bacterial Vaginosis

Jan 9 2020 - 2:37pm

UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix study increases understanding of most common bacterial infection in U.S. women.

From Big Data to Precision Cures

Jan 8 2020 - 1:34pm

UArizona Health Sciences Center for Innovation in Brain Science leverages big data in an effort to close the gap on cognitive health span, thanks to a $1.6 million grant from the National Institute on Aging.

Heart Failure, When to Seek Specialist Topic of UArizona Lecture in Green Valley, Jan. 16

Jan 7 2020 - 4:47pm

Sarver Heart Center launches its free 2020 Green Valley Lecture Series at the Canoa Hills Social Center with Dr. Aaron Wolfson focusing on heart failure, how it affects health and options to optimize lifestyle changes.

UArizona Health Sciences Researcher Seeks New Way to Understand Human Aging

Dec 9 2019 - 2:21pm

Dr. Janko Nikolich-Zugich has received a prestigious $4.5 million MERIT Award from the National Institutes of Health to pursue a new, more promising way to study human aging.

UAHS In The News

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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