Gila Valley residents could soon see expanded cardiology, wound care and inpatient dialysis services if things go as planned for Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center. The hospital is taking the final steps necessary to be designated a critical access hospital, which would allow it to be reimbursed differently by Medicare and Medicaid. Jill Bullock from the University of Arizona Center for Rural Health, which is helping the hospital during the process, spoke to people at a public meeting on Thursday night.

Experts say that two or three hours before people go to sleep, they should start thinking about when and how they're going to unwind. Michael Grandner, director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, said he spends some time catching up on work after dinner, but he always plans ahead for what time he'll need to put his work down.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine first rolled out its mobile health clinic in 1976 as part of the Department of Family and Community Medicine. The mobile clinic’s intent was to meet the needs of traditionally underserved patients, regardless of payer status or ability to pay.

A collaboration between the UA College of Medicine – Tucson and the College of Humanities is focusing on teaching medical students empathy and compassion.

With UArizona faculty appointments in the Departments of Pediatrics and Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Jonathan Skirko will provide clinical care in advanced pediatric ear, nose and throat medicine at Banner Children’s – Diamond Children’s.

Experts say access to affordable and reliable health care is one of the hot topics of this election. "I believe everyone in Arizona and across the United States should have access to care," said Dr. Daniel Derksen, associate vice president for health sciences at the University of Arizona and director of the Arizona Center for Rural Health. "We are certainly spending enough as a nation and spending enough as a state to cover every single person with the care that they need, so that they get it when they need it, such as during a COVID-19 pandemic."

Dr. Cheryl O'Malley, associate dean of graduate medical education at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, is interviewed about the biggest changes to the residency application process due to COVID-19, including the virtual interview.

Live interview with Dr. Murtaza Akhter, an emergency physician at the Valleywise Health Medical Health Center and Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Phoenix.

Ginny L. Clements, a breast cancer survivor and longtime supporter of the University of Arizona has given $8.5 million to the University of Arizona Cancer Center to strengthen the center's breast cancer patient care and research programs.

Kobalt Bar in Phoenix will soon host karaoke nights with new safety protocols in place. "We know that singing, you know, amplifies the spread because it really gets a lot of those viral particles out there into the air and spreads it out," said Dr. Sahd Marvasti, director of public health, prevention and health promotion with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. "If there's a way they can do it outdoors, that would be even better for public health and safety."