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Lived experience leads to unique educational approach

Bridget Murphy's struggles as a teen fuel her work to educate the next generation of health professionals on how to address substance use disorders.

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Building bonds for better older adult health care

A Coit College of Pharmacy program provides students with practical knowledge that can be applied to caring for an older adult in their lives.

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Making moves in the field of geriatric physical therapy

Christine Childers, PT, PhD, draws from her past as a dance teacher in her research as she helps shape the future of physical therapy for an aging population.

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Addressing Arizona's rural physician shortage

Emma Rautenberg grew up on two of Arizona’s Native American reservations and would like to return someday to practice as a primary care physician.

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Lived experience leads to unique educational approach

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Bridget Murphy's struggles as a teen fuel her work to educate the next generation of health professionals on how to address substance use disorders.

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Empowering loved ones: conquering the fear of falling

Oct. 24, 2023

Chris Childers, PT, PhD, shares her insights on addressing the fear of falling among older adults, including the importance of physical activity and support from loved ones in overcoming it.

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$3.8M NIH grant to fund Southwest Center on Resilience for Climate Change and Health

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Lived experience leads to unique educational approach

Building bonds for better older adult health care

Making moves in the field of geriatric physical therapy

Addressing Arizona's rural physician shortage

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Empowering loved ones: conquering the fear of falling

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$3.8M NIH grant to fund Southwest Center on Resilience for Climate Change and Health

Tomorrow is here.

Centers and Programs

Tomorrow is here at the University of Arizona Health Sciences.

We are improving the health and well-being of all Arizonans and addressing critical global health challenges while delivering the benefits of discovery to the world.