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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

The scholarships benefit students who are dedicated to expanding health care delivery and positively impacting global health and well-being.

Five UArizona Health Sciences Students Awarded Quidel Global Health Scholarships

Assistant Clinical Professor Lorre Laws, PhD, and her daughter Katie DiBene, who graduated from the College of Nursing’s Master of Science for Entry into the Profession of Nursing program.

Dr. Lorre Laws Proudly Hoods Daughter at Nursing Convocation

Samantha Galvez, who received her Master of Science in Nursing Entry to the Profession degree, takes a selfie with University of Arizona College of Nursing lecturer John Fraleigh, MSN, CFRN, before being hooded at the college’s summer convocation ceremony Aug. 11 at Centennial Hall.

College of Nursing Honors 2022 Summer Graduates

Timian Godfrey, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, addresses attendees at the 48th Arizona Rural Health Conference in Flagstaff, Arizona. Her presentation focused on innovative strategies to attract and retain nurses for rural and tribal communities. (Photo courtesy of University of Arizona Center for Rural Health).

State Tribal, Rural Areas Focus Internally for Nursing Needs

Lorraine Martin Plank, PhD, FNP-BC, NP-C, GNP-BC, FAANP, FNAP

Dr. Lorraine Martin Plank Receives FAANP Legacy Award

College of Medicine – Tucson student Leenda Osman checks a young patient’s ear at the Rocky Point Medical Centers in Puerto Penasco, Mexico. Volunteers from the MexZona student group at the College of Medicine – Tucson and the Migrant Health Interest Group and Global Health Program at the College of Medicine – Phoenix provide free clinical services to underserved patients in marginalized communities.

Mexico Trips Give Chance for Experience, Empathy, Engagement

I am Health Sciences: Will Holst

Eight UArizona Nursing Faculty Honored as 2022 Fab 50 Nurses

Jared and Kat Alvarado are funeral directors for the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Willed Body Program, which accepts whole body donations committed by Arizonans before they die to be used as educational tools after their deaths.

Married Couple are ‘Heart and Soul’ of Willed Body Program

Addressing the Grand Challenges of Aging Through Multidisciplinary Seed Grants

Kathleen Insel, PhD, RN, is the interim dean of the UArizona College of Nursing and co-principal investigator on the grant.

Researchers to Test Technology Aimed at Improving Medication Adherence

Kathleen “Kathie” Insel, PhD, RN, has been named interim dean of the College of Nursing, effective June 1.

Insel Appointed Interim Dean of UArizona College of Nursing