Tips for staying safe in extreme heat July 26, 2023 Around the world, communities have been contending with record-breaking heat waves and the life-threatening dangers that go along with them. PBS News Hour
Nurse-midwifery program seeks to improve maternal health July 25, 2023 At the University of Arizona Health Sciences, students learn the midwifery model of care, which can serve as an accessible solution to improve maternal health. Read more Image
Delta Dental and Banner Health expand HOPE program nationally July 25, 2023 Delta Dental of Arizona and the Banner Health Foundation announced the expansion of the Hospital Oral Care and Periodontal Disease Education program protocol to Banner’s 28 acute-care hospitals across six states. AZ Big Media
Tucson veteran, pararescueman and medical student earns Pat Tillman Scholarship July 25, 2023 Alexander Hilser, a second-year medical student at the College of Medicine – Tucson, has been chosen as a Tillman Scholar by the Pat Tillman Foundation. KGUN-TV (Tucson, AZ)
As chemotherapy drug shortage continues, unimaginable decisions and lacking accountability reign July 24, 2023 Over the past eight months, key chemotherapy drugs that are used to treat a variety of cancers have been in a shortage, greatly impacting patients, treatment providers and the oncology field overall. Pharmacy Times
A young farmworker died amid extreme heat in Yuma. Lawmakers, activists say workers need protection July 24, 2023 A 25-year-old farmworker died last week in Yuma from suspected heat-related causes. The death comes as both national and local lawmakers are calling for stricter regulations to protect workers from extreme heat. The Arizona Republic
Why did mental health professionals go along with lockdowns? July 21, 2023 Mental health took a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Research from the College of Medicine – Tucson’s Department of Psychiatry demonstrated the toll it was taking virtually from the start. Brownstone Institute
Can prehabilitation improve inflammatory biomarkers in American Indian cancer patients? July 20, 2023 An NCI grant will fund a UArizona Cancer Center clinical trial that will use lifestyle interventions to improve outcomes in American Indian patients. Read more Image