AZ-HOPE receives $3.2M HRSA grant to support future healthcare professionals Oct. 24, 2023 Arizona Health Opportunities Pathways to Excellence, a program of the University of Arizona Health Sciences Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, received a $3.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds achieve their dreams of becoming health care professionals. Nation World News
Empowering loved ones: conquering the fear of falling Oct. 24, 2023 Chris Childers, PT, PhD, shares her insights on addressing the fear of falling among older adults, including the importance of physical activity and support from loved ones in overcoming it. Read more Image
ASTEC's David Biffar becomes a fellow of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare Oct. 23, 2023 Arizona Simulation Technology & Education Center Read more
Art engages more than just minds in Health Sciences Oct. 23, 2023 A walking tour of the Health Sciences Tucson and Phoenix campuses provides spaces for reflection, bridging the senses and opening the mind. Read more Image
Five ways to make your workspace your sanctuary Oct. 23, 2023 Esther Sternberg, MD, professor of medicine and director of research for the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, writes that creating quiet spaces for micro-meditations and mini-rituals can reduce stress and achieve flow. Psychology Today
AZ-HOPE receives $3.2M HRSA grant to support future health care professionals Oct. 23, 2023 A grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration will help students pursue college to enter careers in health care. Read more Image
Brain’s self-cleaning machinery may be key to Alzheimer’s Oct. 19, 2023 Specialized cells take out the trash in the brain. When they break down, waste builds up, possibly setting the stage for Alzheimer’s disease. Read more Image
What is whole person health? A beginner's guide to the interconnectedness of body, mind and your environment Oct. 19, 2023 A narrative review of 125 studies that examined "whole-person models of primary care" singled out the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson as a particularly successful and exemplary program. Everyday Health