Study connects research scientists with the communities they serve Aug. 18, 2023 A new study by UArizona Cancer Center researchers piloted a unique outreach strategy to foster dialogue between basic scientists and community members. Science Magazine
Arizona looking to hire more nurses thanks to $75 million grant Aug. 18, 2023 The Arizona State Nursing Board is addressing the state’s nursing shortage through new grant funding approved by lawmakers. The board received $75 million for the next three years through the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System. KVOA-TV (Tucson, AZ)
UArizona Cancer Center study connects research scientists with the communities they serve Aug. 17, 2023 The ROSA program is geared to open channels of communication between research scientists and community members. Read more Image
UArizona College of Nursing receives $2.6M grant to support DNP students' clinical placements Aug. 17, 2023 The College of Nursing will use a $2.6 million HRSA grant to deploy immersive managed practice adaptable clinical training in 2024. Read more Image
Grand opening of Café Bolo brings new dining option to HSIB Aug. 17, 2023 Wolfgang Puck Catering site to offer seasonally inspired dining, grab-and-go foods for faculty, staff and students daily. Read more Image
UArizona College of Nursing receives $2.6M HRSA grant to support Doctor of Nursing Practice students’ clinical placements Aug. 17, 2023 The UArizona College of Nursing was one of 50 institutions nationwide to receive a Health Resources and Services Administration grant to increase the number and diversity of Doctor of Nursing Practice students in clinical rotations at Federally Qualified Health Center partners in southern Arizona. Science Magazine
Senior suicides up last five years, but help is available Aug. 17, 2023 The number of people aged 60 and older who committed suicide in Pima County rose between 2018 to 2022. Experts say the key to combating suicides is to recognize the signs of depression and to get treatment as early as possible. Green Valley News-Sun
Occupational safety and health training program grant renewed Aug. 16, 2023 The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, a division of the National Institutes of Health, awarded a $750,000 training program grant to researchers at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health to support master’s students in the Industrial Hygiene Program. News-Medical Life Sciences
Sweasy selected as AACI president-elect Aug. 16, 2023 Joann Sweasy, PhD, Nancy C. and Craig M. Berge Endowed Chair and UArizona Cancer Center director, has been elected by the members of the Association of American Cancer Institutes to serve as vice president/president-elect of the organization's board of directors. Newswise
An innovative approach to increase health literacy Aug. 15, 2023 The K-12 Health Literacy Project is introducing the importance of science and health to local students while training future providers to communicate effectively. Read more Image