Study reveals 'concerning' racial, ethnic disparities for suicide ideation diagnoses July 11, 2023 White people and people of color with alcohol use disorder generally have similar, elevated levels of suicide ideation, but people of color receive less suicide prevention care when visiting emergency departments, according to a new study. Healio
Disability organizations partner to host ‘Backpacks & Boosters’ vaccine and wellness fair July 10, 2023 The free event is open to all and designed with accessibility for the disability community in mind. Read more Image
Why nearly half of Americans with Parkinson’s don’t see a neurologist July 10, 2023 According to a study, 40% of Medicare beneficiaries living with Parkinson’s disease didn’t see a neurologist. The story mentions a College of Medicine – Tucson program that hosts neurology clinics on the Navajo and Hopi reservations. Stat
Warming Alaska: On the frontline of climate change July 9, 2023 Nature-loving Dr. Frank von Hippel says the melting permafrost and changing growing season are signs of the need for the One Health initiative. Read more Image
Experts warn of 'Summer Seasonal Depression,’ here’s what to know July 7, 2023 The effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder on people stuck inside during cold spells in northern latitudes are well documented, but the same phenomenon can occur among residents of warmer climates during the summer. KNXV-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
How the extreme heat wave in Arizona is affecting our physical health July 7, 2023 Temperatures around Phoenix can stay well above 100 degrees for hours after sundown, which can take a toll on both physical and mental health. People exposed to intense heat for too long will often exhibit symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. KTVK-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
Kelly and Sinema urge USDA approval of Valley fever vaccine for dogs July 7, 2023 Researchers from the University of Arizona announced in 2021 they had successfully found a way to prevent Valley fever in dogs, which is now up for approval by the U.S. Department of Agriculture with support from Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema and Sen. Mark Kelly. KJZZ-Radio (Phoenix, AZ)
How to design health care facilities that meet women’s needs July 6, 2023 At the UArizona Cancer Center at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, a team created a wig boutique for chemotherapy patients experiencing hair loss, which offered a sense of privacy and care for their emotional well-being. How to design health care facilities that meet women’s needs