Ann Fish: This Journalist Remembers Documenting Mammogram Testing in 1970s Oct. 24, 2020 Journalist Ann Fish writes about her experience getting a mammography screening for breast cancer at the University of Arizona Medical Center in the early 1970s. She was part of a national program to screen 270,000 women for the early detection of breast cancer. Greensboro News & Record (North Carolina)
Pima County Braces for Rise in COVID-19 Cases as Arizona Continues to See Increase Oct. 23, 2020 Positive COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Pima County. "Given the possibility of exponential growth, current conditions could deteriorate rapidly," said Joe Gerald, an associate professor at University of Arizona's Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. KGUN-TV (ABC) Tucson
A Second Pathway Into Cells for SARS-CoV-2: New Understanding of the Neuropilin-1 Protein Could Speed Vaccine Research Oct. 23, 2020 Rajesh Khanna and Aubin Moutal, researchers in the University of Arizona's Department of Pharmacology at the College of Medicine - Tucson, write that new research shows that neuropilin-1 is an independent doorway for the COVID-19 virus to infect cells. This discovery provides insights that may reveal ways to block the virus. The Conversation
Eczema Awareness Month Highlights Condition's Burden Oct. 23, 2020 October, recognized as Eczema Awareness Month, is dedicated to informing those affected and their families, as well as spreading information regarding the condition to the general public. Dr. Vivian Shi, an associate professor of dermatology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, is interviewed about what patients and providers should know about eczema. Healio
Mt. Graham Moving Closer to Critical Access Hospital Designation Oct. 23, 2020 Gila Valley residents could soon see expanded cardiology, wound care and inpatient dialysis services if things go as planned for Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center. The hospital is taking the final steps necessary to be designated a critical access hospital, which would allow it to be reimbursed differently by Medicare and Medicaid. Jill Bullock from the University of Arizona Center for Rural Health, which is helping the hospital during the process, spoke to people at a public meeting on Thursday night. Eastern Arizona Courier
4 Ways to Prepare Yourself for a Good Night's Sleep, According to Sleep Scientists Oct. 23, 2020 Experts say that two or three hours before people go to sleep, they should start thinking about when and how they're going to unwind. Michael Grandner, director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, said he spends some time catching up on work after dinner, but he always plans ahead for what time he'll need to put his work down. INSIDER
Mobile Health Clinics Traverse COVID-19’s Access to Care Gaps Oct. 23, 2020 The University of Arizona College of Medicine first rolled out its mobile health clinic in 1976 as part of the Department of Family and Community Medicine. The mobile clinic’s intent was to meet the needs of traditionally underserved patients, regardless of payer status or ability to pay. Patient Engagement HIT
Healer's Art: Integrating the Humanities Into Medical Education Oct. 23, 2020 A collaboration between the UA College of Medicine – Tucson and the College of Humanities is focusing on teaching medical students empathy and compassion. Arizona Daily Wildcat
Children’s Cleft Lip and Palate Specialist Joins UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson, Banner – University Medicine Oct. 22, 2020 With UArizona faculty appointments in the Departments of Pediatrics and Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Jonathan Skirko will provide clinical care in advanced pediatric ear, nose and throat medicine at Banner Children’s – Diamond Children’s. Read more Image
Biden vs. Trump: ObamaCare, Access to Health Care in Rural US Impacts Voters' Decisions Oct. 22, 2020 Experts say access to affordable and reliable health care is one of the hot topics of this election. "I believe everyone in Arizona and across the United States should have access to care," said Dr. Daniel Derksen, associate vice president for health sciences at the University of Arizona and director of the Arizona Center for Rural Health. "We are certainly spending enough as a nation and spending enough as a state to cover every single person with the care that they need, so that they get it when they need it, such as during a COVID-19 pandemic." Fox News