Three Points clinic fetes 40 years of community partnership Aug. 2, 2023 In 1976, the Mobile Health Program in the College of Medicine – Tucson laid the groundwork for what would become the United Community Health Center, which is celebrating 40 years of providing health care in southern Arizona. Desert Times (Tucson, AZ)
Heat is hitting some hard, especially for those with chronic pain Aug. 2, 2023 Studies show that cold weather can cause arthritis flare-ups, but experts say the humidity and barometric pressure this time of year can trouble those with chronic pain. KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)
6 best hospitals in Arizona for cancer 2023-2024 Aug. 1, 2023 The listing of the six best hospitals in Arizona for cancer includes Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and the UArizona Cancer Center, as well as Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix and its association with the College of Medicine – Phoenix. U.S. News & World Report
Arizona schools push to recruit students and fill health care career shortages Aug. 1, 2023 The University of Arizona Health Sciences will form the College of Health Sciences to house a variety of graduate-level programs centered on Arizona's health care workforce needs, including physician assistant and physical therapy curriculums. KPNX-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
Meet the man who keeps the north shore from being overrun by swarms of mosquitoes July 31, 2023 To reduce the area's mosquito population in the New Orleans area, a biologist hunts for mosquito larvae and calls for a helicopter to spray larvicide over the marsh. The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate
The impact of estrogen on the brain July 31, 2023 Studies have shown late intervention in menopause – especially combined with early onset menopause – can increase the risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Ellen Dolgen
Arizona Telemedicine Program and Southwest Telehealth Resource Center receive USDLA Gold Award July 28, 2023 Two University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson programs were honored for innovation and excellence in distance learning techniques and technologies. Read more Image
'Stop Our Stigma' campaign aims to normalize seeking mental health support for first responders July 28, 2023 A story about EMSHelp.org's "Stop Our Stignma" campaign cites a study that found that paramedics, EMTs and firefighters in Arizona have a 39% higher rate of suicide than the general public. The Big Red Guide
Urgent Care data show Valley fever season has begun in Arizona July 27, 2023 To increase the chances of receiving proper care, people with symptoms of pneumonia should ask to be tested for Valley fever. Read more Image