Expert Predicts Herd Immunity by May, but Certain Roadblocks Could Prevent It March 21, 2021 In a new report about the status of COVID-19 in Arizona, Joe Gerald, an associate professor in the University of Arizona's Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, said that as case positivity continues to decline and the number of vaccine doses continues to rise, Arizona could see herd immunity by late April or early May, adding that herd immunity is based on several factors including "vaccine efficacy, viral transmissible and natural immunity." KPNX-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
Seventy-two Medical Students Matched at UArizona College of Medicine - Phoenix March 20, 2021 Nearly 26% of the Class of 2021 will specialize in primary care; 25% will remain in Phoenix and practice in Arizona-based hospitals. Read more Image
Pandemic Teaches Future Doctors Joys of Resilience on Match Day March 20, 2021 On Match Day, about 120 UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson students learned where they’ll launch their careers as new residents after graduation. Read more Image
New Covid-19 Treatment Pill Could Be Available This Summer March 20, 2021 An experimental pill meant to combat COVID-19 could soon be used for widespread treatment. Jun Wang, an associate professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, said the clinical trial results look promising. KNXV-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
Mobile Vaccine Clinics Reaching More People of Color in Pima County March 20, 2021 Experts say local mobile vaccination clinics have been a success in bringing in people of color. Joe Gerald, an associate professor with the University of Arizona's Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, is interviewed. Arizona Daily Star
Improving Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Arizona March 19, 2021 A new study will examine the impact of COVID-19 on medication for opioid use disorder access and patient health. Read more Image
International Conference on Public Health Addresses Global Issues March 19, 2021 A three-day virtual conference brings together experts from the UArizona Health Sciences and Navrachana University in Vadodara, India, to discuss current public health ideas, practice and research. Read more Image
Understanding Covid-19 Variants and Vaccines’ Effectiveness Against Them March 19, 2021 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking variants of the coronavirus that it considers concerning. The variant traced to the United Kingdom is the most prevalent with more than 5,500 confirmed cases across the U.S., including 50 cases in Arizona. Felicia Goodrum, a virologist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine –Tucson, discusses how these variants evolve and whether the current vaccines available are effective at protecting people from serious illness or death. KUAT-TV (PBS) "Arizona 360" Tucson, AZ
Match Day Celebration to Disclose Where Future Doctors Will Train March 18, 2021 About 120 students in the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Class of 2021 learn where they’ll launch medical careers as resident physicians in virtual ceremony Friday, March 19. Read more Image
White (and Pink and Brown) Noise: The Science Behind the Sounds March 18, 2021 While continuously listening to low decibel calming sounds at night doesn't appear be harmful, there also isn't much science behind how, why -- or even if -- sound machines help sleep. Michael Grandner, who directs the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, explains how white noise machines work. CNN