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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.

Interprofessional Program Builds End-of-Life Care Education

Oct. 22, 2021

Faculty and staff from across UArizona Health Sciences are collaborating to develop new curriculum to enhance student training in end-of-life care.

Dr. Mona Arora, an assistant professor of public health, co-chaired the UArizona Vaccine Task Force. Her newest role is co-leading a statewide effort to improve vaccine rates and address related health disparities that’s funded by the CDC and Arizona Department of Health Services.

Reframing Public Health Crisis Resilience

Oct. 21, 2021

On the cusp of a new role to reduce statewide COVID-19 disparities, Dr. Mona Arora discusses public health preparedness, climate change and the pandemic.

During the pandemic, telemedicine allowed people to safely meet with their health care providers while maintaining physical distance.

Pandemic a Watershed Moment for Telemedicine

Oct. 21, 2021

The Arizona Telemedicine Program celebrates its 25th year as telehealth is growing in demand around the country spurred by increased use tied to COVID-19.

The intersection of veterinary, environmental and human health is the basis for the new field of research called One Health.

Investigating Human, Animal and Environmental Connections

Oct. 12, 2021

One Health starts with the knowledge that human health is interconnected with environmental and animal health.

Poison Center venomous reptile curator Dan Massey, PharmD, uses a clear acrylic tube to safely allow toxicologists an up-close examination of a Western Diamondback rattlesnake. Once the snake’s head is in the tube, it cannot turn around and bite anyone, but can be closely observed.

Sssssaving Arizonans, One Bite (or Sting) at a Time

Oct. 11, 2021

The Poison Center’s snakes, scorpions and spiders at the College of Pharmacy train future doctors and pharmacists to recognize venomous bites and stings.

When mentors and mentees build trust and rapport, one can guide the other toward educational and professional success.

Lifting Up Future Health Professionals Through Mentorship

Oct. 6, 2021

Health Sciences faculty say mentorship clears the path to success and is a ‘two-way street’ between mentors and mentees.

The Tucson-based BSN program was the first academic program offered by the College of Nursing. The BSN-Integrative Health program at the Gilbert campus launched in 2019.

College of Nursing Earns Top Marks in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Oct. 5, 2021

BSN programs ranked No. 1 in Arizona, No. 23 nationally and No. 16 among public universities.

By mapping out the nerve fibers that traverse the brain, Dr. Adam Raikes illuminates this normally unseen part of the anatomy for scientists devoted to treating neurodegenerative diseases.

The Path to an Alzheimer’s Drug: Visualizing the Brain

Sept. 23, 2021

Dr. Adam Raikes brings murky MRI images to life, giving neuroscientists an eyeful of the human brain.

Pumpkin Springs, in the Grand Canyon, is known for its high levels of arsenic.

Study Finds Link Between Long-term Arsenic Exposure and Type 2 Diabetes

Sept. 21, 2021

Research led by the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy shows how chronic arsenic exposure disrupts the body’s natural antioxidant defenses, which may contribute to the development of diseases such as Type 2 diabetes.

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

Sept. 16, 2021

Dr. Garcia and the ‘Nosotros’ team at the College of Public Health have carved out a niche in Hispanic outreach in Tucson.