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MOVE UP Administers COVID-19 Vaccines in Arizona Communities

November 18, 2021

The mobile health MOVE UP program has hosted hundreds of COVID-19 vaccination clinics for hard-to-reach populations in central and southern Arizona.
Research

FEMA Funds Study on Cancer Risk for Wildland Firefighters

November 16, 2021

A new study will measure carcinogen exposure to evaluate cancer risk among wildland firefighters, who are often exposed to harmful compounds on the job.
Outreach

New Center to Address Native American Disability Challenges

November 15, 2021

The Native Center for Disabilities aims to improve disability services and employment access for Native youth and adults with disabilities.
Announcement

Cullen Named College of Medicine – Tucson Alumni of the Year

November 12, 2021

Theresa Cullen, MD, also with 27 years at the Indian Health Service, VA and U.S. Public Health Service, hopes to inspire others to a “life of service.”
Research

New Compound Provides Innovative Pain Relief

November 10, 2021

Researchers targeted a common sodium ion channel to reverse pain and saw positive results that could lead to a non-addictive solution to treat pain.
Research

Breast Cancer Treatment Disparities Exist Among Native Women

November 9, 2021

Native and Indigenous women had a higher percentage of mastectomy and a lower percentage of lumpectomy compared with white women.
Announcement

R. Ken Coit Commits $50M to UArizona College of Pharmacy

November 5, 2021

The gift establishes endowed positions and scholarships and expands the History of Pharmacy Museum. The College renaming recognizes R. Ken Coit's support.
Research

Vascular Surgeon to Study Brain Blood Flow and Alzheimer’s

November 3, 2021

Researchers hope that finding a connection between carotid disease and Alzheimer’s could provide a new pathway for preventing dementia.
Announcement

Nikolich-Žugich Named Gerontologist of the Year

November 2, 2021

The Arizona Geriatrics Society honored Janko Nikolich-Žugich, MD, PhD, as the 2021 Gerontologist of the Year at its Annual Fall Symposium.
Announcement

College of Medicine –Tucson Announces New Surgery Chair

October 26, 2021

Geoffrey Gurtner, MD, will join the College of Medicine – Tucson in January 2022 as head of the Department of Surgery.
Research

Study Shows Vaccine Protects Dogs Against Valley Fever

October 26, 2021

A team led by Valley Fever Center for Excellence researchers successfully tested a vaccine for dogs, with two doses providing high levels of protection.
Research

Researchers Weaponizing Copper as Potential Antibiotic

October 25, 2021

Researchers identified a compound that acts as a Trojan horse for copper, effectively killing pathogens that cause some upper respiratory infections.
Research

First Responders at Higher Risk of COVID-19 Infection

October 22, 2021

AZ HEROES study finds first responders have higher incidence of COVID-19 infection, supporting need for increased vaccination and mitigation measures.
Education

UArizona Sarver Heart Center Welcomes New Faculty

October 21, 2021

Faculty have expertise in interventional cardiology, structural heart disease, advanced heart disease, transplant cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery.
Outreach

UArizona Skin Cancer Institute Presents Melanoma Walk

October 20, 2021

Proceeds from the event will support melanoma research, community outreach, education and patient care in Arizona.
Outreach

Vance Johnson to Discuss Addiction and Recovery at Free Event

October 15, 2021

Former Wildcat football player Vance Johnson will discuss the stigma surrounding addiction and share his personal journey during the free event.
Outreach

Dance for Parkinson’s Event Coming to Health Sciences

October 15, 2021

A free event offers instruction on increasing coordination, balance, flexibility and strength through music and movement using different dance styles.
Research

Study Aims to Train Providers to Remove Bias from Decisions

October 14, 2021

Researchers seek to reduce bias and remove barriers to equitable treatment for advanced heart disease through standardized health care protocols.
Outreach

US/Mexico Summit Forges Cooperation on Health Challenges

October 12, 2021

The summit focuses on developing a public health approach for programs and policies that benefit the people of both countries and the border region.
Outreach

Conference Explores How to Build a Teaching Health Center Program

October 6, 2021

The University of Arizona Center for Rural Health is hosting a conference for health professionals, “Teaching Health Center: Is it the Right Fit for Your Organization?” on Oct. 8-9.

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