New researchers and research efforts enhance medical breakthroughs at Phoenix Children’s Oct. 26, 2023 The Phoenix Children’s Research Institute, which has a research partnership with the College of Medicine – Phoenix, is conducting over 700 active studies to drive medical breakthroughs in various disciplines. Express Healthcare Management
$1.5M DOD grant will create virtual reality test to assess TBI in the field Oct. 26, 2023 College of Medicine – Tucson researchers will create a portable virtual reality device to quickly assess traumatic brain injuries when and where they occur. Read more Image
Four breathing exercises to do with your partner to counteract stress and strengthen your connection Oct. 25, 2023 Deep breathing techniques have been shown to reduce stress and improve mood. Well and Good
Diamond Children’s Play Zone groundbreaking Oct. 27 Oct. 24, 2023 Diamond Children's Medical Center, which is connected to the Steele Children's Research Center, is opening a children's play area Oct. 27. SignalsAZ (Prescott Valley, AZ)
AZ-HOPE receives $3.2M HRSA grant to support future healthcare professionals Oct. 24, 2023 Arizona Health Opportunities Pathways to Excellence, a program of the University of Arizona Health Sciences Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, received a $3.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds achieve their dreams of becoming health care professionals. Nation World News
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. Read more Image
ASTEC's David Biffar becomes a fellow of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare Oct. 23, 2023 Arizona Simulation Technology & Education Center Read more
Art engages more than just minds in Health Sciences Oct. 23, 2023 A walking tour of the Health Sciences Tucson and Phoenix campuses provides spaces for reflection, bridging the senses and opening the mind. Read more Image
Five ways to make your workspace your sanctuary Oct. 23, 2023 Esther Sternberg, MD, professor of medicine and director of research for the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, writes that creating quiet spaces for micro-meditations and mini-rituals can reduce stress and achieve flow. Psychology Today