Phoenix Children’s CEO honored as influential figure in health care Dec. 11, 2023 Robert L. Meyer, President and CEO of Phoenix Children's, was named one of Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare. Express Healthcare Management
BIO5 Institute expands to Phoenix Dec. 8, 2023 The BIO5 Institute is expanding its footprint to Phoenix. This move marks a significant step in fostering collaborative biosciences research across the state and beyond. BizTucson
National helpline offers free support to people facing sleep issues Dec. 8, 2023 Project Sleep has launched Sleep Helpline, a national helpline for individuals struggling with sleep issues and sleep disorders. Sleep Review
MDs reveal how yogurt can calm heartburn Dec. 8, 2023 Yogurt promotes overall digestive health, which minimizes incidents of heartburn, and also helps neutralize stomach acid that works its way into the esophagus. Woman’s World
Carrie Luu, MD, FACS, elected American College of Surgeons' Governor-at-Large Dec. 8, 2023 College of Medicine – Tucson Department of Surgery Read more
Department of Surgery announces joint appointment of Marvin Slepian, MD Dec. 8, 2023 College of Medicine – Tucson Department of Surgery Read more
Department of Surgery announces new vice chair of research, Kenneth Liechty, MD Dec. 7, 2023 College of Medicine – Tucson Department of Surgery Read more
Medical program additions at ASU, UA and NAU aim to curb Arizona’s health care worker shortage Dec. 7, 2023 As part of its response to the Arizona Board of Regents’ AZ Healthy Tomorrow initiative, which seeks to expand the state’s health care workforce, Arizona’s public universities are expanding their program offerings to boost health education and the number of certified professionals. KAET-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
Lived experience brings a unique approach to education Dec. 7, 2023 Bridget S. Murphy, DBH, MEd, director of education and workforce research for the UArizona Health Sciences Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center, uses her experience recovering from substance abuse to inform her research and teaching. Nation World News
Increase in cases in transition season, what if you get flu and COVID-19 simultaneously? Dec. 7, 2023 Experts discuss effects of getting the flu and COVID-19 at the same time. Viva (Indonesia, in Indonesian)
