Sanitary Surveys: Assessing Risks to Drinking Water Supplies Dec. 15, 2020 Kelly A. Reynolds, PhD, MSPH, a professor and environmental microbiologist at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, writes about the effectiveness of sanitary survey scores to predict water quality at the point of use. Water Conditioning & Purification
Valleywise Health Says Its ICU Beds Are Filled at Capacity Dec. 15, 2020 Valleywise Health said Tuesday that all of its ICU beds are being used and the ICU is at 100% capacity. "It's hard to know how bad it's going to get," said Joe Gerald, an associate professor in the University of Arizona's Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. "But we do know we're currently seeing record levels of hospitalization and ICU admissions." KPNX-TV (NBC) Phoenix
Customer Behavior Is Driving Pandemic Distress for Grocery Store Workers, Report Finds Dec. 15, 2020 A new report by University of Arizona researchers finds that 20% of Arizona grocery store workers surveyed have experienced severe levels of mental distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Customer behavior is one of the major sources of that stress. Mona Arora, a research specialist in the UArizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health is co-authors of the study. Medical Xpress
UArizona Study Examines Virus Effects on Grocery Workers' Mental Health Dec. 15, 2020 A new report by University of Arizona researchers finds that 20% of Arizona grocery store workers surveyed have experienced severe levels of mental distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Customer behavior is one of the major sources of that stress. Mona Arora, a research specialist in the UArizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health is one of the co-authors of the study. KTAR News Radio Phoenix
Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs Claims Face Masks Don't Stop the COVID-19 Spread Dec. 15, 2020 Health care experts criticized U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs for claiming that masks are not effective in slowing the spread of the coronavirus. "Masks absolutely work. Masks save lives and have benefits not only for the people around you but also for the wearer of the mask," said Dr. Shad Marvasti, director of public health, prevention and health promotion with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. Arizona's Family (3TV/CBS 5) Phoenix
Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine Announces New Scholarship Dec. 15, 2020 The University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine has established a new scholarship funded by a generous gift from Paul Stamets, an internationally known mycologist and advocate of the medical benefits of mushrooms. BizTucson
One by One, Social Determinants of Health Add to Fatal CHD Risk Dec. 15, 2020 The more social determinants of health a person has, the higher their risk of dying from coronary heart disease over the next decade, observational data on more than 22,000 people confirm. "This is yet another study to show that social determinants of health matter maybe even more so than traditional risk factors when we’re talking about risk of fatal cardiovascular disease," said Dr. Khadijah Breathett, an assistant professor of cardiology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. TCTMD
What You Need to Know About Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Dec. 15, 2020 University of Arizona immunobiologist Deepta Bhattacharya in the College of Medicine – Tucson, says the COVID-19 vaccine is safe, and he will take it when it becomes available. AZ Big Media
UArizona Health Sciences’ First Bachelor of Science in Nursing Integrative Health Class Prepares for Graduation Dec. 14, 2020 Two dozen College of Nursing students will turn their 2020 tassels and join a workforce challenged by COVID-19, armed with a holistic approach to healing. Read more Image
Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine Announces New Scholarship Dec. 14, 2020 The University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine has established a new scholarship funded by a generous gift from Paul Stamets, an internationally known mycologist and advocate of the medical benefits of mushrooms. BizTUCSON