The public health emergency is over. Here’s why the government must prioritize funding for long COVID research. June 9, 2023 An opinion piece weighs in on the long-term threat to public health from long COVID that lingers after the federal public health emergency has lifted. Healthcare Dive
Tucson nonprofit opening region's first LGBTQ-dedicated clinic June 9, 2023 The Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation is launching SAAF Health, the region’s first LGBTQ-affirming and dedicated health center. Arizona Daily Star
UArizona Health Sciences researchers receive Flinn seed grants to develop health care innovations June 8, 2023 Seven research teams at the University of Arizona Health Sciences received funding to advance new products or services addressing significant clinical needs. Read more Image
Dr. Timian Godfrey draws on tradition for guidance, strength June 8, 2023 Following the Navajo philosophy of interconnectedness between physical, spiritual well-being and the world led Dr. Godfrey to a career in nursing education. Read more Image
Best colleges and universities in the world for holistic health June 8, 2023 The list ranks the University of Arizona No. 4 in the world for holistic health, noting offerings including the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson. The Edvocate
UArizona receives $10 million grant for new environmental justice center June 8, 2023 A $10 million Environmental Protection Agency grant will fund the Western Environmental Science Technical Assistance Center for Environmental Justice, or the WEST EJ Center. Greater Phoenix in Business
EPA awards UArizona $10M for new environmental justice center June 7, 2023 A $10 million grant will support and implement environmental and energy justice projects across four states and the U.S. Pacific Islands. Read more Image
Arizona's melanoma rates are about 40% higher than US average June 7, 2023 Arizona's estimated rate of melanoma cases is well above the national average, according to the American Cancer Society; but underreporting over the past two decades makes it difficult to know whether skin cancer rates have worsened in recent years. Axios Phoenix
Man survives crocodile attack by prying its jaws off his head. How did he escape such a powerful bite? June 6, 2023 A man in Australia recently escaped from the reptilian jaws of death after a crocodile clamped down on his head. Crocodiles are well known for their vice-like jaws. Live Science