UArizona Covid-19 Researchers are Asking for Your Help Feb. 24, 2021 The University of Arizona Health Sciences is asking for volunteers that haven't had their COVID-19 vaccine yet to participate in the CDC-funded "Arizona Heroes" research study to determine vaccine effectiveness and immunity. KVOA-TV (Tucson, AZ)
Why Unhealthy Foods May Also Be Addictive Feb. 24, 2021 Victoria Maizes, MD, professor of medicine and executive director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, talks about the connection between ultra-processed foods and addiction. Buckmastser Show
Dr. Heather L. Carlisle Recognized as Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing Feb. 23, 2021 Read more Image
Health and Humanities ‘Aging and the Arts’ Series Promotes Awareness Through Movement Feb. 23, 2021 UArizona Health Sciences debuts health and humanities programming with “Aging and the Arts,” offering free education and exercises for an aging population. Read more Image
How Effective Are COVID-19 Vaccines? Feb. 23, 2021 The AZ HEROES research study is tracking viral immunity over time and assessing vaccine effectiveness in Arizona essential workers and college students. Read more Image
Connecting with Dean Schnellmann: The Future of Pharmacy Feb. 23, 2021 New endowed chairs, dual degrees and rethinking instruction will shape the next five years at the College of Pharmacy. Read more Image
Collaborative Primary Care Improves Outcomes in Diabetes, Hypertension Feb. 23, 2021 Collaboration among health care providers in the primary care setting leads to markedly better patient outcomes in patients with hypertension and diabetes, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis. Corresponding author Jeannie K. Lee of the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy noted that while interprofessional collaborative practice aligns philosophically with many of the goals of the modern health care system, there remains little thorough evidence to show its effect, if any, on patient outcomes. HCP Live
How Education and Research Can Help Fix Health Care Inequity Feb. 23, 2021 “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane.” -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Read more Image
UArizona Health Sciences Faculty Elected Senior Members of National Academy of Inventors Feb. 22, 2021 Drs. Meredith Hay and May Khanna are being recognized by the National Academy of Inventors for their dedication to advancing research technologies. Read more Image
UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Announces New Endowed Chair of Surgery Feb. 22, 2021 A retired surgeon has gifted $2M to the medical school that was merely a vision when he practiced at Good Samaritan Hospital, now Banner – UMC Phoenix. Read more Image