Three New Cardiologists Broaden UArizona Health Sciences, Banner – University Medicine Breadth of Services in Tucson Aug. 20, 2020 Three new faculty cardiologists, Drs. Arka Chatterjee, Talal Moukabary and Madhan Sundaram, bring significant expertise in interventional cardiology and electrophysiology to the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center and Banner – University Medicine Tucson. EPLab Digest
The University of Arizona Launches Contact Tracing App Aug. 20, 2020 The University of Arizona is launching a new app to help trace COVID-19 as students return in-person to campus. It's called COVID Watch and it's completely anonymous. Dr. Bhuyan, a clinical assistant professor in Family, Community and Preventive Medicine at the College of Medicine – Phoenix says the Covid Watch app is a step in the right direction but the next steps are what’s important. The university is offering testing to any students or staff members with concerns of exposure. KPNX-TV (NBC) Phoenix
$1M Gift from UArizona Alumni Bolsters Nursing’s Health Care Simulation Technology Aug. 19, 2020 The gift will fund educational support, including enhanced simulation facilities at the Tucson and Gilbert campuses, for University of Arizona nursing students. Read more Image
Three New Cardiologists Broaden UArizona Health Sciences, Banner – University Medicine Breadth of Services in Tucson Aug. 19, 2020 Drs. Arka Chatterjee, Talal Moukabary and Madhan Sundaram bring significant expertise in interventional cardiology and electrophysiology to the Sarver Heart Center and Banner – University Medicine Tucson. Read more Image
Are We Hardwired for Happiness? Aug. 19, 2020 Dr. Victoria Maizes, executive director of the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, provides tips and advice on what we can do to make ourselves feel happier. Buckmastser Show
University of Arizona Officials Believe Campus Is as Safe as Possible for Return of Students Aug. 19, 2020 As the University of Arizona prepares for the start of classes on Monday, a number of measures have been implemented to help mitigate the risk for COVID-19. As of Wednesday afternoon, there were nine confirmed cases of COVID-19 among the 4,274 nasal-swab antigen tests administered since last Friday to students who are planning to live on campus. A negative test is required to move into the dorms. With those initial results, Dr. Richard Carmona, the UA’s reentry task force leader and distinguished professor of public health, said the campus may be in a better position than other universities that have reopened but had to shut down campuses due to virus outbreaks. Arizona Daily Star
Dr. J. Bryce Ortiz Selected for Prestigious Neuroscience Scholars Program Fellowship Aug. 18, 2020 Read more Image
Health Sciences Innovation Building Hosts Budding Artists Aug. 18, 2020 Take a look at the artists who filmed virtual live performances for The Tucson Studio, a new program of UA Presents supporting local artists. Read more Image
UA Receives Grant to Improve Access to Cancer Screenings in Indigenous Communities Aug. 18, 2020 The University of Arizona Cancer Center received a $3 million grant to continue working with Indigenous communities to remove barriers around screenings for colorectal cancer, the second-most diagnosed cancer and the third-most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. Arizona Public Media
Arizona’s Handling of COVID 19 Health Data Gets New Challenge Aug. 18, 2020 COVID 19 data compiled by the Arizona Department of Health Services is facing a new challenge over whether it truly reflects the percentage of positive tests. Percent positive is a key metric that’s now guiding decisions to reopen schools and businesses. The number for Arizona varies depending where you go to get the information. Dr. Joe Gerald, associate professor from the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, who tracks the spread of COVID-19 in Arizona, discusses the methodology behind the numbers. KNXV-TV (ABC) Phoenix