CDC says Valley fever fungus cases could rise by 25 times in coming years due to climate change Aug. 7, 2023 Studying Valley fever trends over several years, a team at the Valley Fever Center for Excellence at the College of Medicine – Tucson has created a forecasting tool to determine when the illness is spiking in the community. Daily Mail
Using data to make better medical decisions Aug. 3, 2023 The Data Science Fellowship equips health care researchers and professionals to leverage data to improve medical knowledge and care. Read more Image
Camp Wellness, Pima County Health Department team to host health fair Aug. 3, 2023 A free health fair aims to prioritize collaboration, improve individual health and well-being, and build a stronger Tucson community. Read more Image
UArizona professor answers growing concerns over AI taking over jobs Aug. 3, 2023 From Chat GPT to A.I. taking your order at restaurants, there are growing signs that A.I. is already disrupting the global workforce. Will A.I. take over your job? One researcher at the College of Medicine – Tucson says not so fast. KVOA-TV (Tucson, AZ)
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)
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)
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
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