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Photo of several people chatting together in a circular room filled with examining tables in the new lab space of the University of Arizona School of Health Professions Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant studios.

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program kicks off with open house

The University of Arizona’s Physical Therapy Program introduced advanced learning studios where students will train over the next three years to enhance community health.

Repurposed multiple sclerosis drug could help bones heal faster

Repurposed multiple sclerosis drug could help bones heal faster

A doctor applies sensors to the arm of a person sitting on a bed in a sleep lab while another person monitors the sensor output on a small digital device on the wall.

Putting sleep at the center of health care

An image if two liquid chemotherapy drugs in small bottles next to a needle laying on top of a plastic collection bag

Repackaged cancer drug boosts delivery to tumors, improves combination therapies

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

A new program under development at UArizona Health Sciences will offer age, gender and culturally sensitive training to students to help patients initiate and discuss end-of-life care. The interdisciplinary initiative will provide guidance to doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other health professionals.

Launching a New End-of-Life Care Training Program at UArizona Health Sciences

Dongkyun Kang, PhD, has created a portable prototype of a microscope used to help diagnose skin cancer.

Building Connections to Improve Health Care Innovations

Dongkyun Kang, PhD, has created a portable prototype of a microscope used to help diagnose skin cancer.

Building Connections to Improve Health Care Innovations

Dr. David Garcia at the Tanque Verde Swap Meet, where he and his team meet with community members in a more relaxed setting.

Dr. David Garcia Finds More Than Bargains at Swap Meets

As the population ages, so do members of the LGBTQ+ community. Health care providers must be ready to respond to their individual needs.

Improving Health Equity for the Aging LGBTQ+ Community

Dr. Richard Carmona, seen here talking with school children when he was U.S. surgeon general, has been named a senior advisor to Gov. Doug Ducey.

Dr. Richard Carmona Takes on New Role for State of Arizona

Dr. Richard Carmona, seen here talking with school children when he was U.S. surgeon general, has been named a senior advisor to Gov. Doug Ducey.

Dr. Richard Carmona Takes on New Role for State of Arizona

PeerWORKS will be the first apprenticeship program to train behavioral health paraprofessionals in rural Arizona and the first to place trainees in integrated care settings.

New Training Program to Help Families, Children Affected by Opioid and Substance Use Disorders

PeerWORKS will be the first apprenticeship program to train behavioral health paraprofessionals in rural Arizona and the first to place trainees in integrated care settings.

New Training Program to Help Families, Children Affected by Opioid and Substance Use Disorders

UArizona Arthritis Center Lecture Series Presents ‘Panel on Pain’

Dr. Deepta Bhattacharya was part of a team that developed an antibody test for the virus that causes COVID-19. He says that the delta variant has become the dominant strain of the virus worldwide now.

What We Know About the Delta Variant and Vaccine Protection

Dr. Taylor Riall in the operating room. She is also affiliated with the University of Arizona Cancer Center in addition to being the chief of the Division of General Surgery/Surgical Oncology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. (Photo: ZIEMBA Photographic Arts)

Guest Column: From Cancer Surgeon to Cancer Patient