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Phoenix Biomedical Campus Hosts U.S.-Mexico Health Summit

Oct. 28, 2021

As border reopening nears, a $2.5 million grant and new HQ for the Ventanilla de Salud program are announced to support expected increase in visitors.

UArizona President Robert C. Robbins, MD, (right) and Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. Esteban Moctezuma Barragán (second from right) examine displays at the U.S. Mexico Binational Health Leadership Summit health fair on the Phoenix Biomedical Campus.

Building for the Future in More Ways Than One

Oct. 26, 2021

Most people pursue hobbies such as golf, music or art. College of Medicine – Tucson professor Todd Vanderah, PhD, constructs custom homes.

Whether it’s building a house or building a new program at the University of Arizona Health Sciences, Todd Vanderah, PhD, creates a strong framework.

Interprofessional Program Builds End-of-Life Care Education

Oct. 22, 2021

Faculty and staff from across UArizona Health Sciences are collaborating to develop new curriculum to enhance student training in end-of-life care.

A new program under development at UArizona Health Sciences will offer age, gender and culturally sensitive training to students to help patients initiate and discuss end-of-life care. The interdisciplinary initiative will provide guidance to doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other health professionals.

Reframing Public Health Crisis Resilience

Oct. 21, 2021

On the cusp of a new role to reduce statewide COVID-19 disparities, Dr. Mona Arora discusses public health preparedness, climate change and the pandemic.

Dr. Mona Arora, an assistant professor of public health, co-chaired the UArizona Vaccine Task Force. Her newest role is co-leading a statewide effort to improve vaccine rates and address related health disparities that’s funded by the CDC and Arizona Department of Health Services.

Pandemic a Watershed Moment for Telemedicine

Oct. 21, 2021

The Arizona Telemedicine Program celebrates its 25th year as telehealth is growing in demand around the country spurred by increased use tied to COVID-19.

During the pandemic, telemedicine allowed people to safely meet with their health care providers while maintaining physical distance.

Investigating Human, Animal and Environmental Connections

Oct. 12, 2021

One Health starts with the knowledge that human health is interconnected with environmental and animal health.

The intersection of veterinary, environmental and human health is the basis for the new field of research called One Health.

Sssssaving Arizonans, One Bite (or Sting) at a Time

Oct. 11, 2021

The Poison Center’s snakes, scorpions and spiders at the College of Pharmacy train future doctors and pharmacists to recognize venomous bites and stings.

Poison Center venomous reptile curator Dan Massey, PharmD, uses a clear acrylic tube to safely allow toxicologists an up-close examination of a Western Diamondback rattlesnake. Once the snake’s head is in the tube, it cannot turn around and bite anyone, but can be closely observed.

Lifting Up Future Health Professionals Through Mentorship

Oct. 6, 2021

Health Sciences faculty say mentorship clears the path to success and is a ‘two-way street’ between mentors and mentees.

When mentors and mentees build trust and rapport, one can guide the other toward educational and professional success.

College of Nursing Earns Top Marks in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Oct. 5, 2021

BSN programs ranked No. 1 in Arizona, No. 23 nationally and No. 16 among public universities.

The Tucson-based BSN program was the first academic program offered by the College of Nursing. The BSN-Integrative Health program at the Gilbert campus launched in 2019.

The Path to an Alzheimer’s Drug: Visualizing the Brain

Sept. 23, 2021

Dr. Adam Raikes brings murky MRI images to life, giving neuroscientists an eyeful of the human brain.