Stories

COVID-19 Vaccine Mobile Outreach Expands in Rural Arizona

May 19, 2021

A new mobile health unit initiative is getting more vaccines in the arms of rural, Hispanic and other hard-to-reach populations in southern Arizona.

From left: Oscar Moreno, Mara Rodriguez, Jairo Lopez, Ruben Sosa, Nestor Quiñonez and Jesús Pérez – all farmworkers from Agua Prieta, Mexico – gathered at the Consulate of Mexico in Douglas, Arizona, for a COVID-19 vaccine clinic hosted by UArizona Health Sciences and the Cochise County Health Department.

Dual Pharmacy-Nursing Degree Targets Gaps in Care

May 18, 2021

Next-generation education at the Colleges of Nursing and Pharmacy aims to fill care gaps as the U.S. physician shortage worsens.

Madison Brandt, RN, is the first Arizona Health Sciences graduate student to pursue a dual Pharmacy-Nursing degree at the University in Arizona and the first recipient of scholarships for the program provided through a $1.4M grant from the Flinn Foundation.

Students, Faculty Recognized with Senior Awards

May 14, 2021

With the Senior Awards Luncheon canceled due to COVID-19, the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson convocation served as the award venue for the Class of 2021.

China Rae Newman, MD, was honored with several student awards and was voted on by her peers to give the student address at the College of Medicine – Tucson commencement ceremony.

Health Sciences Graduates Celebrate at In-person Ceremonies

May 13, 2021

The Class of 2021 was recognized at a series of scaled-back live graduation ceremonies, designed with COVID-19 health and safety protocols in mind.

Analissa Cox is one of many members of the Class of 2021 who are celebrating their graduations in-person this year. (Photo: @mollymcphoto)

Cancer Center Doctoral Student Fulfilling Lifelong Dream

May 13, 2021

Liliana Rounds discovered a potential prostate cancer biomarker during her graduate studies in the Cancer Biology Interdisciplinary Program.

Liliana Rounds worked full time while studying for a doctoral degree at the University of Arizona.

2021 Medical Student Convocation Live and In-person Again

May 10, 2021

Nearly 120 medical students will add MD behind their names after an in-person graduation ceremony with family and friends at the Davis Sports Center.

UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson Dean Michael M.I. Abecassis, MD, MBA, presided virtually during the 2020 College of Medicine – Tucson convocation ceremony.

Attacking Asthma: 50 Years of Life-changing Discovery

May 4, 2021

The Asthma & Airway Disease Research Center has revolutionized our scientific understanding of asthma and other respiratory diseases.

The UArizona Health Sciences Asthma & Airway Disease Research Center has spent decades researching the origins of adult respiratory diseases, including asthma and COPD, which often begin in the wheezing and lower respiratory infections of youth.

PharmD Students Sharpen Skills on the Pandemic’s Front Lines

May 4, 2021

Whether they’re behind the scenes mixing vaccines or putting shots in patients’ arms, PharmD students are getting hands-on job training.

UArizona Campus Health registered pharmacist Elizabeth Preble (left) and fourth-year College of Pharmacy student Annie Hiller prepare to mix the Pfizer vaccine with saline.

Now’s a Good Time to Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet

April 28, 2021

The unused and expired medications inside your home can be dangerous and lead to accidental exposure and unintentional poisoning.

During your annual spring cleaning, include going through the medicine cabinet to protect your family’s health and safety.

How Education and Research Can Help Fix Health Care Inequity

April 14, 2021

With robust diversity and inclusion efforts, UArizona Health Sciences is establishing avenues to create equity in medicine.