Copper Queen Community Hospital Planning Expansion Aug. 31, 2022 Copper Queen Community Hospital in Bisbee is in the planning stages of a $10 million project to expand its surgical department and seems to be bucking the national trend of rural hospital closures. The Arizona Republic
UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson Welcomes New Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery Aug. 30, 2022 Dr. Ken Liechty is internationally recognized for his expertise in fetal medicine and his research in wound healing and regeneration. Read more Image
It's What We Do With the Savings — Economics and Equity Aug. 30, 2022 Ivo Abraham, PhD, professor of practice in the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, wrote about the pharmacoeconomics of biosimilars and the savings potential for practices and payers if they prioritize greater biosimilar adoption. Center for Biosimilars
Are Mass Shootings Contagious? Aug. 30, 2022 Researchers argue that the clustering of mass shootings suggests this type of violence spreads like a virus and should be treated as one. Medscape
Dr. Judith Hunt: Rural Medicine’s Change Agent Aug. 29, 2022 A College of Medicine – Tucson alumna shares her experiences as a modern pioneer introducing rural medicine to the next generation of health professionals. Read more Image
Pandemic Fatigue Could Cause Problems For Public Health Aug. 29, 2022 As people tire from dealing with the pandemic, experts worry Congress will too, which could affect vaccines, tests and other policies. Newsy
UArizona Researchers Studying Memory in Younger People With Down Syndrome Aug. 29, 2022 Researchers from the Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities, part of the College of Medicine – Tucson, are studying memory and brain development in people ages 11 to 20 with Down syndrome. KJZZ-FM (Phoenix, AZ)
20 Most Diverse Medical Schools in the US: Report Aug. 26, 2022 A study from U.S. News & World Report found that in 2022, the College of Medicine – Tucson has 27.5% minority enrollment, which ties for No. 16 on the list of most diverse medical schools. Becker's ASC Review