2005 News Release Archive

Low health literacy, the ability to understand and act on health information, affects 90 million U.S. adults

December 06, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Health-care providers soon will have access to a new tool designed to assess a patient's health literacy skills quickly and simply.
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People and Programs On The Move At The University of Arizona Health Sciences Center

November 18, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — People and Programs On The Move At The University of Arizona Health Sciences Center
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Top Arizona Honors This Week for UMC Lawyer, Nurses

November 16, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — University Medical Center's in-house attorney and four nurses are the recipients of prestigious state awards this week.
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UA Program in Integrative Medicine Celebrates Graduation of 42 Associate Fellows

November 16, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Forty-two associate fellows from The University of Arizona Program in Integrative Medicine will gather on Friday, Nov. 18.
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Arizona Cancer Center at UA Among Top NCI Research Grant Award Winners for 2004-05

November 15, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — The Arizona Cancer Center is ranked 16th among 40 comprehensive cancer centers across the nation for receiving the largest amount of grant awards from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in 2004-05.
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UA Zuckerman College of Public Health Internship Conference Features Returned Peace Corps Volunteers

November 14, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — College of Public Health conference features returned Peace Corps volunteers.
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Arizona Rural Health Association and Rural Health Office at the UA Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health Sponsor Health Information Technology Forum, Nov. 14

November 08, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Public health technology forum took place on November 14
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DMetrix, Inc. UA Spin-off's Product Selected by The Wall Street Journal for Innovation in International Competition

November 07, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — DMetrix, Inc.selected for Wall Street Journal award.
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Pediatricians at The University of Arizona Report that Parents' Safe Gun Storage Behaviors Improve After Counseling

November 07, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Families taught to improve gun safety.
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UMC Offers Cool Treatment for Cardiac Arrest Patients

November 02, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Inducing mild hypothermia has been shown to improve neurological outcome following cardiac arrest and potentially could improve a patient's recovery and quality of life.
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UA's Dr. Brody of the Native American Cardiology Program Receives 2005 Distance Learning Award

November 02, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Dr. Eric Brody of the Native American Cardiology Program Receives 2005 Distance Learning Award
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Dr. Herb Abrams to be Honored at Nov. 17 Luncheon Sponsored by UA Zuckerman College of Public Health

November 01, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Dr. Herb Abrams to be Honored at Nov. 17 Luncheon
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Grant to Further UA Studies Investigating Connection Between Healthy Immune Systems and Healthy Hearts

October 27, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — College of Public Health receives $1.8 million grant.
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UA Zuckerman College of Public Health Hires Two New Faculty Members

October 27, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — UA Zuckerman College of Public Health Hires Two New Faculty Members
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UA's Valley Fever Center for Excellence Annual Farness Lecture Highlights Valley Fever Awareness Week, Nov. 14-20

October 27, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — UA's Valley Fever Center for Excellence Annual Farness Lecture Highlights Valley Fever Awareness Week, Nov. 14-20
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UA Physician-Researcher Dr. Lane P. Johnson Recognized for Work in Herbal Remedies

October 04, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — UA Physician-Researcher Dr. Lane P. Johnson Recognized for Work in Herbal Remedies
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WWII Orthopaedic Surgeons Honored in 'Legacy of Heroes' Exhibit At Arizona Health Sciences Library

September 29, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — A traveling exhibit honoring the contributions of orthopaedic surgeons during World War II at AHSC.
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UMC to Double Size of Emergency Department

August 31, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — University Medical Center announced today the launch of a $15 million expansion of its Emergency Department and Trauma Center that will double its number of emergency beds.
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UA Researchers Study Use of Peptide Hormones in Treating Disease

August 31, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — UA Researchers Study Use of Peptide Hormones in Treating Disease
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Latina Students Recognized for Academic Achievement, Service to Latino Community

August 24, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Latina Students Recognized for Academic Achievement, Service to Latino Community
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Rural Health Office at the UA Zuckerman College of Public Health Awarded Three Grants

August 23, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Rural Health Office Awarded Three Grants
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Arizona Cancer Center Awarded $21.6 Million Grant for Colorectal Cancer Prevention

August 23, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Arizona Cancer Center Awarded $21.6 Million Grant
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The 6th Annual

August 17, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — 3 month fitness program
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Arizona Health Information Network (AZHIN) Receives Medical Library Association Award

August 16, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — AZHIN recieves award
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UA's Dr. Grana Named President of American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

August 12, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Dr. Grana Named President of American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
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UA College Benefits from Grant to Help Refine Maternal And Child Health Program

August 09, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — UA College Benefits from Grant
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People On The Move at University Medical Center

August 04, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Repositioning at the UMC
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ASU Undergraduates Participate in Summer Medical Education Program at UA College of Medicine

August 01, 2005

ARIZONA — Undergraduates Participate in Summer Medical Education Program
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Tucson Residents Participate in Summer Medical Education Program at UA College of Medicine

July 25, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Medical Education Program Participants
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UA College of Nursing Seeks Participants For Menopause-Symptoms Study

July 22, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Menopausal Symptom Study
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Arizona Hispanic Center of Excellence Launches New Web Site

July 15, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — AHCOE launches new web site
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Participants Sought for Study of COPD Management

July 12, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Participants sought for study
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UA Physicians Leslie Boyer, Ana Maria Lopez Selected as `Local Legends'

June 29, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Two physicians at The University of Arizona College of Medicine were among women physicians selected nationally as 2005 Local Legends.
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Country's Only Pediatric Nephrologist/Endocrinologist Joins UA Department of Pediatrics

June 27, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Mona A. Zawaideh, MD, has joined University Physicians Healthcare and the faculty of The University of Arizona Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Zawaideh is the only physician in the country who is board-eligible in both pediatric nephrology and endocrinology, according to the American Board of Pediatrics.
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University Physicians Healthcare to Open First Clinic At Pima Community College

June 16, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — UPH Clinic at PCC West Campus is open to the public as well as serving PCC students and their families.
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Wendy’s Fund Raising Event to Benefit College of Medicine Program, June 21

June 15, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — All proceeds will benefit CUP, which is one of the of the oldest community service programs at a U.S. medical school
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Local Students Participate in Med-Start Program at UA College of Medicine

June 02, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — The Med-Start program is an intensive experience in which the students acquire basic medical knowledge while learning about health care careers
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Green Valley Firefighters Cut Hair in Fund-raising Effort to Support Battalion Chief, Arizona Cancer Center

June 01, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — On Sunday, June 5, the men and women of Green Valley Fire District will hold a hair-cutting fundraiser to help raise money for the Arizona Cancer Center.
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Largest Physician Group in Arizona Selects Allscripts for Electronic Health Record University Physicians Healthcare to Provide Physicians Instant Access to Patient Records

April 26, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — The web-based TouchWorks EHR will connect UPH physicians with each other as well as with outside laboratories and pharmacies, allowing physicians to electronically order and view lab tests and send prescriptions.
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Seventeen UMC Nurses to be Honored At 2005 Tucson Fabulous 50 Nurse Gala, May 7

April 21, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Each of the Fabulous 50 was nominated by nursing colleagues, physicians or patients for their professionalism, education, research and personal vitality.
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An Ode to My Eyes: Gratitude for a Gift of (Colorless) Sight

April 20, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — The condition is not progressive and doesn't lead to blindness. Currently, no treatments exist for achromatosia; genetic research one day may provide a therapy.
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UA College of Nursing Seeks Participants For Menopause-Symptoms Study

April 19, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Participants also will be asked to complete a daily symptom checklist for 28 days at three separate times.
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UA Pediatric Researchers Find That Adding Growth Factor to Baby Formula Could Reduce NEC, the Most Common, Devastating GI Disease in Preemies

April 04, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — The most widespread and devastating gastrointestinal disease affecting premature babies could be prevented simply by adding a common breast-milk protein to infant formula.
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UA Pharmacy College Ranked 4th in Nation by U.S. News Publication

March 31, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — America's Best Graduate Schools is an annual directory of educational programs in business, law, medicine, engineering and other disciplines compiled by U.S. News and World Report.
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UA's Dr. Ronald Weinstein Receives National Physician-of-the-Year Award

March 29, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Awards were presented at a luncheon as part of a tax reform workshop. President George W. Bush attended the event's dinner later that day.
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UMC Pediatric Ward Will Receive Its First `Medwagon' from Kids Ball Fundraiser Hosted by Voyager RV Resort

March 29, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — "The Medwagon will make it so much easier for patients and their parents. They won't have to worry about the IV pole getting in their way, so they'll have more freedom."
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UA Department of Psychology Seeks Participants for Depression-Relapse Prevention Study

March 24, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Participation in the study will require two evenings of testing, three overnights in the sleep laboratory and three brief interviews up to a year after the program.
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Tucson Healthcare Pros Hit Primetime TV

March 22, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Reality television recently visited Tucson to chronicle the professional and private life of healthcare professionals at Tucson Medical Center (TMC) and University Medical Center (UMC).
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Laura Eberly Joins University Physicians Healthcare Board of Directors

March 17, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Laura Sundt Eberly, elected to the UPH Board of Directors. She joins other medical, academic and community leaders in managing the state's largest physicians group and UPH Hospital at Kino Campus.
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From Chemical Spills to Dirty Bombs, Emergency Medical Pros Train To Treat People Exposed to Toxic Materials, March 21-23

March 17, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — AHLS not only enables health care professionals to better protect our community, but also protect our first responders and emergency staff,
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MATCH DAY 2005: NATIONAL RESIDENCY MATCHING PROGRAM

March 16, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — The Class of 2005 includes 92 graduates - 47 women and 45 men. Most are expected to remain in Arizona for their residencies.
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Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Survivors at Increased Risk for Bone Fractures

March 14, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Postmenopausal breast cancer survivors may be at increased risk for fractures (except for the hip) compared with other women in the same age group
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UA Ryan White Program to Care for HIV/AIDS Patients Continues to Expand

March 09, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Four physicians staff the program at the UA, with three doctors providing care at Kino. The program is offering outpatient services at four clinics, three afternoons a week.
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Research by University of Arizona Physician Reports That English-Speaking Hispanic Youth More Likely to Have Sex Early

March 07, 2005

ARIZONA — Dr. Adam and her colleagues used preprogram survey data from 7,270 Hispanic or white teens in seventh to 12th grade involved in the Arizona Abstinence-Only Education Program to predict the probability of onset of sexual intercourse based on age, gender, family structure, program location, religiosity, free school lunch, grades, rural residence, acculturation and ethnicity
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UA Health Sciences Library Hosts Vietnamese Dignitary

March 04, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Mr. Ngo's visit is the result of a five-week trip to Vietnam made by Nga Nguyen, senior library specialist at AHSL, in 2001.
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UA Studies Stents vs. Surgery for Stroke Prevention

March 01, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — The Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy vs. Stenting Trial (CREST) is supported by the NIH's National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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People and Programs On The Move At the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center (AHSC)

February 23, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — People and Programs On The Move At the University of Arizona Health Sciences
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Conference on Medical Ignorance to Promote Science/Health Literacy Partnerships, Feb. 20-21

February 17, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — The Medical Ignorance (Q3) Collaboratory is cosponsored by the National Institutes of Health Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) from the National Center for Research Resources, the American Medical Association, Foundation Health Literacy Project and the Ignorance Foundation.
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Women's Health Initiative and UA Zuckerman College of Public Health to Honor Women Who Participated in Study

February 16, 2005

ARIZONA — Approximately 500 women are expected to attend the event. A similar event will be held in Phoenix.
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Gold Medal Olympian Amanda Beard will be at UMC To Participate in an `Olympics Party' for Kids, Friday, Feb. 18

February 16, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — "Olympics Party" for kids. The party will be held in the ChildLife Center on the third floor of UMC.
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Judith Brown Joins UA College of Nursing as Director of Development And Community Affairs

February 16, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — "With Judith's expertise, we anticipate enhanced community awareness of the College's initiatives and financial support for our mission," said Marjorie A. Isenberg, Dean of the College of Nursing.
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`Reach Out and Read' Book Fair at UMC Feb. 16 Celebrates Love of Reading Week

February 11, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Recent research shows that Reach Out and Read programs positively affect literacy development by improving children's ability to express themselves verbally, increasing children's listening vocabularies and reducing the number of children with language delays that can prevent them from succeeding in school.
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UA Scientists To Discuss Brain Development in Free Public Lecture, March 10 at UMC

February 11, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — The lecture is presented by the Tucson chapter for the Society for Neuroscience and the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center with education outreach grants from the Society for Neuroscience and the American Association of Anatomy.
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UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER AND CECIL FAMILY JOIN FORCES TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR TRAUMA CENTER

February 11, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Carrie Cecil added: "This is an amazing opportunity for us to give a little back to our community and a foundation in dire need of awareness and funds."
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UMC Cancer Patients, Staff Featured in PBS Documentary; 'A Show of Courage' Airs Feb. 18 on KUAT-TV

February 10, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — A documentary that follows six Tucson patients through weeks of cancer treatments at University Medical Center and culminates with their triumphant walk down a fashion-show runway.
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Public Invited to Feb. 16 Nursing Research Presentations Featuring Nationally Noted Antonia M. Villarruel

February 10, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Public Invited to Feb. 16 Nursing Research Presentations Featuring Nationally Noted Antonia M. Villarruel
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UMC Donates Land for New Ronald McDonald House Near Campbell Avenue and Allen Road

February 09, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — In addition to the Ronald McDonald House, plans for the UMC North cancer campus call for an outpatient clinic, medical offices for clinical trials, an outpatient imaging center, healing gardens, a residential facility for approximately 30 adult patients, administrative offices and a conference/education center for staff and the community.
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Clinic Offers Breakthrough 'Ringing-in-Ears' Treatment

February 08, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — "Tinnitus Retraining Therapy offers many patients afflicted with severe tinnitus the opportunity for a better quality of life," Dr. Maré says.
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World Authority on Relationship of Oxygen to Cancer and Heart Disease Will Give Free Public Lecture Feb. 16 at the Arizona Cancer Center

February 07, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — The Donald Ware Waddell Award is presented annually by the Arizona Cancer Center to a scientist recognized for making a significant contribution to research on cancer.
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UMC's Blood and Marrow Transplantation Unit Selected for ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"

February 04, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — The show featuring Kassandra and UMC is tentatively scheduled to air in mid-March. "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" airs Sunday evenings on KGUN-TV 9.
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Integrative Medicine Fellowships Awarded

February 03, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — The University of Arizona Program in Integrative Medicine is leading the transformation of health care by creating, educating and supporting a community of professionals who embody the philosophy and practice of integrative medicine
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Arizona Telemedicine Program Director Dr. Ronald Weinstein To Make Presentation at White House Feb. 3

January 31, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Dr. Weinstein will present information on two innovative projects being developed in Arizona: eHealthU and UltraClinicsTM.
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'Tucson Visitors Heart Program' established at UMC

January 28, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Physicians from UMC and the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center will coordinate care with participants' cardiologists back home.
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UA Student Sight Savers' Free Glaucoma Screening

January 28, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Free glaucoma screenings by medical students from the University of Arizona College of Medicine's Student Sight Savers Program (SSSP) and volunteer ophthalmologists from the community.
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University Medical Center Hosts Tucson Challenge Workshop

January 28, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — The workshops provide information, education, inspiration and social support to help participants improve their current health and fitness levels by making small changes in eating, exercise and mental attitude.
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UMC Reaches Milestone of 700 Heart Transplants

January 27, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — UMC cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon Francisco Arabia, MD, led the procedure on Eugene Martinez, 55, of Green Valley. Dr. Arabia was assisted by Griffin Coates, MD, University of Arizona Thoracic Surgery Residency Program first year fellow.
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Olson Family to Make $1 Million Gift to the Arizona Cancer Center; Gift will benefit the Bobbi Olson Endowment for Ovarian Cancer Research

January 24, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — The gift from the entire Olson family will benefit the Bobbi Olson Endowment for Ovarian Cancer Research. The endowment established in the name of Olson's first wife, Bobbi, who succumbed to ovarian cancer on Jan. 1, 2001
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UA Establishes Combined Emergency Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program

January 24, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — "In five years, the EM/Peds Residency Program offers a broad-based training, allowing the graduate to work in all emergency settings and children's hospitals
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CardioWest Named Top Advance for 2004 by American Heart Association

January 21, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — "We are grateful and honored with the naming of the total artificial heart as an advance for Cardiovascular Medicine by the AHA.
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UA Department of Psychology Seeks Volunteers for Insomnia Research

January 21, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — The treatments are provided free to participants, as part of a research grant awarded by the National Institutes of Health/ National Institute of Nursing Research to the University of Toronto.
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UA Teaches How to Treat People Exposed to Toxic Materials

January 18, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — "Hazmat exposures pose a common threat to communities and individuals in the U.S. and internationally," Dr. Walter says.
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UA Program in Integrative Medicine Launches Corporate Health Improvement Program

January 18, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — CHIP represents a unique collaboration among the UA College of Medicine and 14 major corporations. Developed originally by Dr. Pelletier at the University of California School of Medicine in San Francisco in 1984
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month: Young UA College of Medicine Sleuths Work to Uncover A Silent Sight-Killer

January 14, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Like private eyes, six medical students will examine more than 40 patients for evidence of glaucoma, a silent, blinding eye disease that some do not even know they have.
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People and Programs On The Move At the UA Zuckerman College of Public Health

January 12, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — People and Programs On The Move - Zuckerman College of Public Health
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UA Zuckerman College of Public Health Updates Schedule for Spring Seminar Series

January 11, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — The free seminars focus on local, state, national, or global topics, including those from other disciplines that may impact public health.
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UA Zuckerman College of Public Health Study Investigates Benefits of Pycnogenol® for People with Diabetes with High Blood Pressure

January 11, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — Available without a prescription as a natural nutritional supplement, Pycnogenol® is used throughout the world as a remedy for diseases.
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UMC PICU Receives Honorable Mention for the 2005 Family-Centered Care Award

January 06, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — In 1998, a group of parents, physicians, nurses and other health care workers committed themselves to bringing family-centered care to the pediatric units at UMC. Family-centered care recognizes the central role of the family in the care of hospitalized children.
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Start the New Year in a Healthy Way; Exercise and Education May Prove Key to Treatment of Osteoarthritis; Arizona Arthritis Center Study Seeks Participants

January 04, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. — If you have knee pain, are between the ages of 35-65 and want to learn more about this free program, please call Emmy Fishman
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