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New Studies Confirm Chest Compressions Alone Are Life-saving for Cardiac Arrest

December 20, 2007

ARIZONA —  wo large-scale studies published in the Dec. 18 issue of the American Heart Association's medical journal, Circulation, report that the chances of surviving cardiac arrest ...
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Nominations Sought for 'Hero' in Women's Mental Health

December 20, 2007

ARIZONA —  The University of Arizona College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry is seeking nominations ...
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Dr. Alan Bedrick Joins University Physicians Healthcare, UA Department of Pediatrics

December 14, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Alan Bedrick, MD, has joined University Physicians Healthcare and the faculty of The University of Arizona Department of Pediatrics,
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Arizona Hematology Oncology Joins UMC

December 11, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Arizona Hematology Oncology has joined forces with University Medical Center
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UA College of Medicine's Arizona Telemedicine Program Shares $15 Million Grant to Upgrade Southwest Health Care Broadband Telecommunications Network

December 11, 2007

ARIZONA —  The FCC authorized as much as $15.56 million over three years to develop and expand...
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Arizona Center on Aging Geriatric Grand Rounds, Jan. 17, 2008

December 05, 2007

ARIZONA —  Part of the Arizona Center on Aging Grand Rounds
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UA Alumni Association Recognizes Six Health Care Professionals with Ties to UA College of Nursing

December 05, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Six health care professionals with ties to UA College of Nursing recently received Alumni Association Awards
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UA Program In Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds, Dec. 6: Long-term weight loss: a myth or a reality?

November 28, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  A discussion of successful and unsuccessful long-term weight loss interventionS
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CDC Funds Program for Southwest Public Health Leadership Institute

November 27, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is funding a three-year grant ...
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UMC Unveils Plans to Build 'Diamond Children's Medical Center'

November 27, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  UMC plans to build Tucson’s first children’s hospital – Diamond Children’s Medical Center
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CDC Funds Program for Southwest Public Health Leadership Institute

November 27, 2007

ARIZONA —  CDC Funds Program for Southwest Public Health Leadership Institute
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Memorial Service for Type 1 Diabetes Expert Dominick DeLuca, Dec. 10

November 21, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Dr. DeLuca was an activist for diabetes research and education
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UA’s Richard Herrier First to Earn Danny & Rae Jacob Award for Pharmacy Practice

November 15, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Richard Herrier, PharmD, first recipient of a new award for innovative pharmacy practice
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Arizona Cancer Center receives $12 million SPORE grant to fight GI cancers

November 15, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  The Arizona Cancer Center’s Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Program has received a $12 million grant
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Arizona Cancer Center supports Great American Smokeout 2007

November 14, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  November 15, 2007, marks the American Cancer Society's 31st annual Great American Smokeout
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Plaque presentation to UMC Trauma Team by Tucson Mayor, Fire Chief

November 13, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Plaque presentation to UMC Trauma Team by Tucson Mayor, Fire Chief
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UMC Will Light the Night to Spotlight Infant Prematurity, Tuesday Evening

November 09, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Tuesday, Nov. 13 is Prematurity Awareness Day
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World Diabetes Day: Nov. 14: Global Diabetes Epidemic Has Particular Impact in Arizona Populations

November 09, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  The United Nations designation of Nov. 14 as World Diabetes Day
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Students from UA and ASU to Participate in Inaugural `Interprofessional Disabilities Exercise' at UA Student Union Nov. 9

November 08, 2007

ARIZONA —  students will work together on the cases of two real patients
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UA College of Medicine Celebrates 40th Anniversary as `Arizona's Medical School,' Nov. 9

November 08, 2007

ARIZONA —  UA College of Medicine Celebrates 40th Anniversary!
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The UA’s Steele Children’s Research Center “PANDA Children’s Aerodigestive Disorders Center” Opens

November 07, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  “PANDA Children’s Aerodigestive Disorders Center” opened today.
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UA College of Medicine Faculty Science Forum Founders Day

November 07, 2007

ARIZONA —  Honors Dr. Gordon A. Ewy
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UA College of Medicine’s Jack Nolte Receives AAMC Distinguished Teacher Award

November 05, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  ..one of four medical school faculty members in the U.S. and Canada recognized by the (AAMC)
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UA Researchers Show that Medication Plus Counseling May Help Teens Kick the Smoking Habit

November 05, 2007

ARIZONA —  November issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
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Drug Safety Expert To Speak Nov. 16

November 05, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  A talk reviewing this year’s progress in the field of drug safety
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Arizona Cancer Center physician to receive American Psychosocial Oncology Society’s award

November 02, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Karen Weihs, MD, has been awarded the 2008 American Psychosocial Oncology ...
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Dr. Ablin to Serve as Honorary Chairperson of 14th World Congress

November 01, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Dr. Ablin to Serve as Honorary Chairperson of 14th World Congress
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Room Service at UMC: ‘Best Thing Since Sliced Bread’

November 01, 2007

ARIZONA —  UMC’s Food Service staff are now delivering ...
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UA Researchers: Early Day Care Exposure May Reduce Asthma Risk in Children

October 29, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  UA Researchers: Early Day Care Exposure May Reduce Asthma Risk in Children
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UMC Surgeon Implants Artificial Disc to Treat Degernative Diseases of Neck

October 29, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  The surgical procedure -- cervical disc arthroplasty -- is a first in southern Arizona
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Men supporting women with cancer invited to free workshop at the Arizona Cancer Center

October 26, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Men supporting women with cancer are invited to a free caregivers’ workshop
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UA College of Medicine Celebrates 40th Anniversary as `Arizona's Medical School,' Nov. 9

October 25, 2007

ARIZONA —  A short program begins at 1:30 p.m. that will feature brief remarks
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Arizona Cancer Center physician/scientist to receive faculty award

October 24, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Dr. Chambers defines sustained excellence as exemplified by her numerous accomplishments at
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UA College of Pharmacy To Celebrate Unique Lab, Honor Family

October 24, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy will dedicate a unique learning center
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UMC Hosts 4th Annual Disaster Preparedness Fair, Thursday

October 23, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  UMC's 4th Annual Disaster Preparedness Fair
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Arizona Arthritis Center Presents Living Healthy with Arthritis Monthly Lecture Series, Nov. 14

October 22, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Representatives from Tucson Arthritis Support League will demonstrate assistive devices
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A Panel Discussion on the First Years of the UA College of Medicine

October 19, 2007

ARIZONA —  A panel discussion featuring founding and early UA College of Medicine faculty members
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Dr. Shoaib Sheikh Joins University Physicians Healthcare, UA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

October 17, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Shoaib I. Sheikh, M.D., has joined University Physicians Healthcare and the faculty of...
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Relling To Talk on Customized Medicine, Nov. 1

October 16, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  A talk for adults and teens that will discuss whether genes determine how well drugs work
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UMC Trauma Center Reminds Tucson Drivers: ‘Red Means Stop’

October 15, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  UMC Trauma Center Reminds Tucson Drivers: ‘Red Means Stop’
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Arizona Biomedical Collaborative building 1 ushers in new collaborative era

October 15, 2007

ARIZONA —  The grand opening of the Arizona Biomedical Collaborative (ABC) building 1 on Oct. 15, 2007
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Mayor Walkup and family will present donation to Arizona Cancer Center

October 15, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup, Beth Walkup, and family will present a donation
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More than 100 AHSC Physicians Among Tucson's 'Best Doctors'

October 12, 2007

ARIZONA —  More than 100 AHSC Physicians Among Tucson's 'Best Doctors'
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¡VIDA! The Second Annual Mujer Latina Breast Cancer Conference Oct. 27

October 12, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  cancer experts to work collaboratively to increase cancer education
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Grand Opening of Arizona Biomedical Collaborative Building

October 10, 2007

ARIZONA —  Dedication of the Arizona Biomedical Collaborative building
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Northwest Hospital partners with The University of Arizona College of Nursing

October 10, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Nursing shortage: a major community-wide issue
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Arizona Cancer Center member publishes books on prostate cancer

October 10, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Metastasis of Prostate Cancer, available from Springer Press
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UA College of Medicine Makes Major Strides Toward Faculty Pay Equity

October 09, 2007

ARIZONA —  The University of Arizona College of Medicine has made significant progress in equalizing pay
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Low-Fat Diet Possibly Linked to Lower Risk of Ovarian Cancer

October 09, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  A low-fat diet may decrease the risk of ovarian cancer in postmenopausal women
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Pilot Mind-Body Study of Rheumatoid Arthritis Inflammation

October 08, 2007

ARIZONA —  Does oxytocin affect the immune system?
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Kosova Nurses Visiting UMC Trauma Center Through Oct. 12

October 03, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Four nurses from the Balkan nation of Kosova are visiting University Medical Center
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William Fritz to Receive UA Alumni Association Award

October 03, 2007

ARIZONA —  William Fritz to Receive UA Alumni Association Award
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UA Pharmacy Professor to Receive Alumni Association Award

October 03, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  UA Pharmacy Professor to Receive Alumni Association Award
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Relling to receive UA Alumni Association award

October 03, 2007

ARIZONA —  Relling to receive UA Alumni Association award
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UA's Fall Mini-Medical School Lecture Series

October 01, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  UA's Fall Mini-Medical School Lecture Series
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¡VIDA! The Second Annual Mujer Latina Breast Cancer Conference Oct. 27

October 01, 2007

ARIZONA —  ¡VIDA! The Second Annual Mujer Latina Breast Cancer Conference
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Coming to America – UA Study Examines Impact of Foreign-Trained Physicians

October 01, 2007

ARIZONA —  Coming to America – UA Study Examines Impact of Foreign-Trained Physicians
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UMC, UA Appoints U.S. Navy Veteran Dr. Peter Rhee Director of Trauma

September 24, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Peter M. Rhee, MD, MPH, has been appointed medical director of Trauma and Critical Care
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UMC Abdominal Transplant Program Town Hall

September 21, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Current Status and Future Developments in Abdominal Transplantation, a Town Hall meeting
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National Publication Names UA College of Medicine Among Top 20 Medical Schools for Hispanics

September 20, 2007

ARIZONA —  Hispanic Business magazine (www.hispanicbusiness.com).
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Full Release: National Publication Names UA College of Medicine Among Top 20 Medical Schools for Hispanics

September 19, 2007

ARIZONA —  National Publication Names UA College of Medicine Among Top 20 Medical Schools for Hispanics
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Dr. Sabrina Shih Joins University Physicians Healthcare, UA Department of Pediatrics

September 19, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Sabrina Shih, MD, has joined UPH and the faculty of UA Department of Pediatrics
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Parkinson's Research Tours

September 14, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Parkinson's Research Tours
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‘Lunch with Lute’ Event to Benefit Arizona Arthritis Center

September 14, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Lunch with Lute to benefit Arizona Arthritis Center
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This Edition: Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center

September 12, 2007

ARIZONA —  UA Partnership Trains Future Surgeons by Researching and Creating New Technology
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THREE ADDITIONAL HOSPITALS ACTIVATE LINK TO TELEMEDICINE FOR TELETRAUMA SYSTEM

September 12, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  three additional rural Arizona hospitals now have real-time access to UMC teletrauma specialists t
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UA College of Pharmacy Department Head is Primary Editor of Innovative New Textbook

September 12, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Marie Chisholm-Burns, PharmD, primary editor of the new textbook Pharmacotherapy
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Dr. Hillary Franke Joins University Physicians Healthcare, UA Department of Pediatrics

September 12, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Hillary Franke, MD, has joined University Physicians Healthcare and ...
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Arizona Arthritis Center Presents Living Healthy with Arthritis Monthly Lecture Series

September 11, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Living Healthy with Arthritis monthly talks presented by the Arizona Arthritis Center
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University Medical Center to Sponsor 25th El Tour de Tucson

September 07, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  UMC is proud to announce its title sponsorship of the upcoming El Tour de Tucson
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Construction Begins on the UA Steele Center’s `PANDA Children’s Aerodigestive Disorders Center’

September 06, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Construction has begun on UA Steele Children’s Research Center’s PANDA Children’s
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Public invited to take a glimpse into the workings of Arizona’s premier comprehensive cancer center

September 06, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Discovering Science at the Center,
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UA Researchers Find Poor Airway Function at Birth Increases Risk for COPD in Adulthood

September 04, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  a better understanding of the mechanisms that control normal lung growth in utero
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UMC Heart Surgeons Spearhead New Procedure for Life-Threatening Aneurysms

August 31, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Cardiothoracic surgeons at UMC in Tucson performed a new heart surgery procedure
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Gail Hughley Named Director of Development at UA Zuckerman College of Public Health

August 30, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Gail Hughley has been named director of development for ...
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University Physicians Healthcare, UA Department of Pediatrics Welcome New Faculty

August 30, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Chetan Patel, MD has joined UPH and UA Department of ...
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Lori Stratton Appointed Associate Director of Development for UA's Steele Children's Research Center

August 30, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Lori Stratton, MPH, has been appointed associate director of development for ...
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UA College of Medicine and UMC to Host Epilepsy Photo Exhibit

August 28, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  A photography exhibit that calls attention to the daily experiences of patients with epilepsy
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Bike training program raises funds for research at the Arizona Cancer Center

August 27, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Starting Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007, the BTE Bike Training Program ...
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University Physicians Healthcare, UA Department of Pediatrics Welcome New Faculty

August 27, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Santiago Valdes, MD has joined University Physicians Healthcare...
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UA Ophthalmology Researcher Seeks the Cause of Macular Degeneration

August 27, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Dr. Marmorstein is seeking to identify the metabolic processes...
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Surgeons Specializing in Minimally Invasive Procedures Join UA Department of Surgery

August 24, 2007

ARIZONA —  Two surgeons fellowship-trained in advanced laparoscopy have joined ...
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Arizona Cancer Center director hopes presidential forum will raise research awareness

August 24, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  the Lance Armstrong Foundation will host the LIVESTRONG Presidential...
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Exotic Venomous Creatures On Display

August 23, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Venom Week 2007 is sponsored by The University of Arizona VIPER Institute
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UA Study: Treatments for Insomnia Research

August 23, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  research study at the Department of Psychology Sleep Research Laboratory
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Arizona Health Sciences Library to Receive Gift from the Ortiz Family

August 22, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Surgeon General's Medallion awarded to Dr. Ortiz in July 2006 ...
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UA College of Pharmacy Admits Largest PharmD Class Ever

August 20, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy this fall admitted 90 students into its PharmD (
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Basketball stars to shine for Arizona Cancer Center’s Division of Women’s Cancers

August 16, 2007

ARIZONA —  Lute Olson All-Star Classic
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New Book Co-edited by UA Researchers Addresses Connection Between Immune Function and Heart Disease

August 16, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  A new book co-edited by two researchers at The University of Arizona elaborates on promising research that may lead to ....
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New Book Co-edited by UA Researchers Addresses Connection Between Immune Function and Heart Disease

August 16, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  A new book co-edited by two researchers at The University of Arizona...
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UA student and cancer survivor ‘walks the talk’ to raise funds for cancer research

August 16, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  You are invited to attend the Better Than Ever Training Program Kick Off for the first CATwalk 10k
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Living Healthy with Arthritis Monthly Lecture Series

August 15, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Living Healthy with Arthritis monthly talks presented by the Arizona Arthritis Center
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Nationally Ranked UA College of Nursing Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Aug. 20

August 15, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  The University of Arizona College of Nursing will kick off its 50th anniversary year
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Arizona Rural Health Association Presents 2007 Rural Health Service Awards

August 10, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  The Arizona Rural Health Association recently recognized four rural ...
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UA Zuckerman College of Public Health Summer 2007 MPH Internship Conference

August 09, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  The UA Zuckerman College of Public Health will host a graduate ...
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White Coat Ceremony, Class of 2011

August 09, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  UA College of Medicine in Tucson will participate in the 13th annual White Coat Ceremony...
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Medical Students from Universidad de Sonora Attend Unique UA Program through Aug. 10

August 07, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Eleven medical students from the Universidad de Sonora ...
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UA College of Medicine's New Summer Internship Program, Ends Aug. 10

August 07, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Four graduate and professional-level health sciences students are learning first-hand
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Ortiz Endowment to Help Support Mobile Health Program

August 07, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Endowment established in honor of the pioneering work of Augusto Ortiz, MD, and his wife, Martha
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Venom Week to Include Scientific, Public Activities, Sept. 3-7

August 07, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  The new VIPER Institute at The University of Arizona ...
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UA research team takes unusual approach to fight heart failure

August 06, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Larson and his team decided to marry two fields that most heart researchers would not even consider
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UA College of Nursing, 3 Tucson Hospitals Respond to Arizona Nursing Shortage

July 31, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  The University of Arizona College of Nursing, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Aug. 20
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Research Matters at the Arizona Cancer Center

July 31, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Research Matters at the Arizona Cancer Center
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UA College of Medicine-Phoenix in partnership with ASU Welcomes First Class of Med Students

July 26, 2007

ARIZONA —  UA College of Medicine-Phoenix in partnership with ASU...
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Mindy Shields Appointed Associate Director of Community Relations

July 26, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Mindy Shields, a six-year veteran of working with Phoenix-area community groups
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Pioneer Immunologist Edward 'Ted' A. Boyse Dies

July 25, 2007

ARIZONA —  Pioneer immunologist Edward "Ted" A. Boyse, MD, passed away on July 14
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UA Program in Integrative Medicine Expands Integrative Medicine in Residency Project

July 24, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Integrative Medicine in Residency, the Program in Integrative Medicine’s ....
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Arizona High School Students Become Researchers in UA Summer Institute on Medical Ignorance

July 23, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Fifteen high school students from around the state are spending seven weeks ...
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Coach Olson invites community to participate CATwalk and Better Than Ever Program

July 23, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  CATwalk is a great way to give back to the UA and...
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University Medical Center Ranks Among U.S.News & World Report's 'America's Best Hospitals,' 2007

July 13, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  UMC is ranked among the nation's premier hospitals in U.S.News & World Report's ...
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Appointments Still Available for UA Student Sight Savers'

July 12, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Appointments still are available for free glaucoma screenings
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University of Arizona Program in Integrative Medicine Needs Votes to Win $5 Million Prize

July 12, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  The Program is asking people to vote and spread the word ...
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KEYS High School Student Interns to Present Research Posters at UA

July 11, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Nine Tucson area high school students will present posters ...
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Arizona Cancer Center Co-sponsors CSI Camp for Students

July 11, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Arizona Cancer Center is going to camp, co-sponsoring CSI Science Investigation Camp
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Research Matters at The University of Arizona College of Medicine

July 09, 2007

ARIZONA —  Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) is the leading cause of premature death ..
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Renowned Immunologist John J. Marchalonis Dies

June 29, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Renowned immunologist John J. “Jack” Marchalonis, PhD passed away on June 22
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Research Matters at The University of Arizona College of Medicine

June 26, 2007

ARIZONA —  Dr. Haussler and his research team have helped to develop the new area of nutrigenomics...
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Rural Health Office at UA Zuckerman College of Public Health Receives Grant

June 26, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Funded by a five-year, $100,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation
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Dr. Iman Hakim Appointed Interim Dean at UA Zuckerman College of Public Health

June 25, 2007

ARIZONA —  Iman Hakim, MD, PhD, MPH, has been appointed interim dean ...
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TRIF Funding at the UA's Arizona Health Sciences Center

June 25, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  The University of Arizona has developed a Clinical Scholars Circle...
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New Web Site Aims to Help Prevent Heat-Related Deaths

June 22, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  A new Web site designed to educate the public in the Arizona-Sonora border region about...
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Link Between Obesity and Enlarged Heart Discovered by UA Researchers

June 18, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  New research from UA Sarver Heart Center helps explain
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Using Advanced Telemedicine Technology

June 18, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Starting today, 10 physicians and engineers from the Balkans are spending...
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University Medical Center Sponsors Hoops Tournament for Doctors

June 13, 2007

ARIZONA —  Annual UMC-sponsored doctors' basketball tournament
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Visioning Tibet

June 12, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  bringing modern eye care to the people of Tibet
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UPH Children's Center at Kino Campus Launches

June 12, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  The Summer Olympics is offered to all children who are patients...
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Area middle school students attend UA College of Pharmacy

June 08, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  PharmCamp 2007 at The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy.
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UA Medical Students and Rural Physicians Work Side-by-Side

June 07, 2007

ARIZONA —  For four to six weeks in May, June and July, the physicians volunteer...
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A Snapshot in Time: The UA College of Medicine

June 06, 2007

ARIZONA —  The Program in Medical Humanities at UA College of Medicine is calling for proposals
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J. Lyle Bootman to receive Award of Excellence from national pharmacist group

June 05, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  J. Lyle Bootman, PhD, DSc, dean of The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, has been chosen
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VA Pharmacist Named Preceptor of the Year by UA Pharmacy Students

June 05, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Soledad Granillo, a primary care clinical pharmacist ...
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UA Program in Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds, June 7

June 01, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Discussion on the challenges and benefits of integrating traditional and modern systems
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Tucson Teen-to-Teen Peer Health Educators Needed

May 30, 2007

ARIZONA —  The UA National Center of Excellence in Women's Health has received a $26,000 grant
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Research Matters at The University of Arizona Health Sciences Center

May 22, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  AHSC Researchers are pursuing several promising paths...
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Mexican Physicians to be Honored

May 21, 2007

ARIZONA —  More than 30 Mexican physicians will be honored Thursday, May 24
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Dr. Rifat Latifi Named Interim Medical Director of UMC Trauma Program

May 11, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Rifat Latifi, MD has been named interim medical director of the Level 1 Trauma Program at UMC.
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UA Surgeon Elected President of American Association of Endocrine Surgeons

May 11, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Michael J. Demeure, MD has been named president-elect of the ...
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3rd ANNUAL CECIL FAMILY GOLDEN HOUR GOLF CLASSIC

May 09, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  The Cecil Family Golden Hour Golf Classic
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University Nurses Among 'Fabulous 50' Tucson RNs

May 09, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  The Fabulous 50 nurses were chosen from among 230 nominees ...
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University Nurses Among 'Fabulous 50' Tucson RNs

May 09, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Fifteen nurses who practice at or who graduated from A
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UA Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Public Health Celebrate 2007 Convocations

May 09, 2007

ARIZONA —  Colleges Celebrate 2007 Convocations
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UA Medical Students Honored for Exceptional Volunteer Service To Underserved People

May 02, 2007

ARIZONA —  UA medical students honored this year
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Arizona Arthritis Center Presents Living Healthy with Arthritis Program, May 5

May 02, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  The Arizona Arthritis Center's annual
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Pharmacists' Workload Contributes To Errors

April 24, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  High workloads for pharmacists increase the potential for medication errors
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Humanities in Action

April 24, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  The Medical Humanities Program is calling for proposals from amateur and professional photographers
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People on the Move at University Medical Center

April 24, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  People on the Move at University Medical Center
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Gila Monsters Out for Springtime

April 24, 2007

ARIZONA —  Gila monsters become more active in the spring, until the weather heats up in May or June.
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UA Study to Assess Food Additive Role in Controlling IBS Symptoms

April 23, 2007

ARIZONA —  The UA is seeking up to 100 participants for a clinical trial
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UA Foundation Receives $5 Million Gift from Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust

April 20, 2007

ARIZONA —  University of Arizona Foundation been awarded a $5 million gift....
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Arizona Arthritis Center Presents Living Healthy with Arthritis Program, May 5

April 13, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  The Arizona Arthritis Center’s annual “Living Healthy with Arthritis” program
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Research Matters at The University of Arizona College of Medicine

April 13, 2007

ARIZONA —  New treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) ...
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Corr to speak April 26 about health care in developing nations

April 12, 2007

ARIZONA —  Health care in developing nations
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Speaker to address using biomarkers in drug development on April 24

April 12, 2007

ARIZONA —  Biomarkers in drug development
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UA College of Pharmacy takes two top student prizes at pharmacists' meeting

April 10, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  University of Arizona College of Pharmacy chapter...
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New Arizona Institute for Sports Medicine Opens at UPH Hospital and Clinics at Kino Campus

April 10, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  The new Arizona Institute for Sports Medicine (AZISM) opened its doors Monday, April 2.
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The University of Arizona Invites Public to Round-Table Symposium

April 09, 2007

ARIZONA —  Preparing a Nation: The Challenges of Terrorism Preparedness
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Dual Cochlear Implant Performed at UMC - A First in Arizona

April 09, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  A cochlear implant can restore useful hearing and provide improved communication abilities
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Still Time to Register for April 20 Jim Himelic Memorial Golf Classic

April 03, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Golf tournament, dinner and charity auctions benefiting ...
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Nation’s Only Advanced HAZMAT Life Support Course Developed by UA Experts

April 03, 2007

ARIZONA —  Take the First Step! Preparedness and Public Health Threats
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UA College of Medicine Seeks $1.8 Million for Parkinson's Research

March 29, 2007

ARIZONA —  Donald N. Soldwedel chaired a $1.8 million drive to recruit two new Parkinson's-disease ....
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UA Professor Andreas Theodorou, MD, Honored with ‘Care Award’

March 29, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Dr. Theodorou was honored during the association’s annual fundraiser—the Starlight Safari—held ...
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UA Zuckerman College of Public Health Hosts MPH Internship Conference

March 28, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Conference Focuses on Reaching Out to Arizona's Refugee Community
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Dr. Barbara F. Piper Appointed Scottsdale Healthcare/University of Arizona Chair of Nursing Research

March 28, 2007

ARIZONA —  Barbara F. Piper has been appointed the first Scottsdale Healthcare/UA Chair of Nursing Research
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University Medical Center Named One of the Nation's 100 Top Hospitals

March 26, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  University Medical Center has been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals® by Solucient.
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Snakebite Season Comes with Warm Weather

March 20, 2007

ARIZONA —  Arizonans should be on the alert for rattlesnakes emerging from their winter hibernations.
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Rainer Gruessner, MD Named New Head of The University of Arizona Department of Surgery

March 19, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Rainer Gruessner, MD Named New Head of The University of Arizona Department of Surgery
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Largest-ever study of its kind proves no mouth-to-mouth

March 16, 2007

ARIZONA —  A study published in The Lancet, finds ...
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MATCH DAY 2007 NATIONAL RESIDENCY MATCHING PROGRAM

March 14, 2007

ARIZONA —  On Thursday, March 15, at 10 a.m., members of the Class of 2007 will receive traditional Match Day
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UA College of Medicine-Phoenix, in Partnership with ASU, Receives Accreditation

March 12, 2007

ARIZONA —  The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, in partnership with...
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UA College of Medicine Medical Humanities Speakers Series

March 07, 2007

ARIZONA —  2007 Medical Humanities Speakers Series
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UA Program in Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds, April 5

March 05, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Discussion of the gap between complementary and alternative medicine
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Vonise Petersen Appointed Senior Director of Development for the UA College of Medicine-Phoenix

March 02, 2007

ARIZONA —  Vonise Petersen appointed senior director of development...
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Women’s Health Expo To Offer Free Screenings

March 01, 2007

ARIZONA —  Free health screenings, guest speakers, and educational information
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NIH data find UA College of Pharmacy No. 1

February 28, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy ranks first nationally among pharmacy schools
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UA College of Pharmacy appoints new Phoenix director

February 28, 2007

ARIZONA —  The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy has appointed Jamie Foster Joy, PharmD,
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UA's Steele Children's Research Center Receives Grant from Tohono O'odham Nation

February 22, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Steele Children's Research Center scientists are investigating the value of fish oil ...
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National Geographic highlights UA Artificial Heart

February 21, 2007

ARIZONA —  Developed at UA, the temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t) ...
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AHLS Training Prepares Emergency Medical Pros

February 09, 2007

ARIZONA —  UA developed the Advanced HAZMAT Life Support (AHLS) Course to train emergency health professionals
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Results from Arizona's First Population-Based Autism Study

February 08, 2007

ARIZONA —  UA Researchers Find Autism Prevalence in Maricopa County Similar to Rates in Other U.S Regions
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Mini Grants Awarded to Improve Health of Citizens in Arizona Border Communities

February 07, 2007

ARIZONA —  Nine Healthy Border 2010 mini-grants have been awarded to...
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UPH, UA Department of Pediatrics Welcome New Faculty

February 07, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  UPH, UA Department of Pediatrics Welcome New Faculty
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UA Surgeon Joseph Mills, MD, Elected a Director of the American Board of Surgery

February 07, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Joseph Mills, MD, was elected a director of the American Board of Surgery (ABS)
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Students at Nationally Recognized Tucson School

February 06, 2007

ARIZONA —  Twelve students at BASIS Upper School will present posters
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Psychiatric Treatment

January 29, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  UA researcher to present latest findings on Omega 3 fatty acids...
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UA Department of Pediatrics Welcome Michael Daines, MD

January 29, 2007

ARIZONA —  Pediatric allergist Michael Daines, MD, has joined...
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UA Zuckerman College of Public Health Offers Two New Doctoral Programs

January 29, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  UA Zuckerman College of Public Health offers two new doctoral programs
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Health Care Delivery to American Indians in Western Arizona

January 29, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  The College of Public Health invites the public to attend ...
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UA Surgeon John Hughes, MD, Named UMC Chief of Staff

January 23, 2007

ARIZONA —  John D. Hughes, MD, has been elected to a two-year term as Chief of Staff of UMC
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UA Healthy Weight 4 Life Study Seeks Participants

January 22, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  The online program is geared for women, but also open to men
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UA Appoints Edward H. Shortliffe, MD, PhD, Dean for College of Medicine-Phoenix

January 17, 2007

ARIZONA —  UA has named Edward H. Shortliffe, MD, PhD, dean of The UACollege of Medicine-Phoenix...
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UA Steele Center Researcher Receives Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

January 11, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Robert Berg, MD, was honored with the prestigious award
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Injury Prevention Conference Provides Information for Preventing Serious Injuries

January 09, 2007

ARIZONA —  Learn about the extent of injuries, prevention strategies...
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Dr. Taren Appointed Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

January 09, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Doug Taren, PhD, has been appointed Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
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Dr. Cutshaw Joins UA Zuckerman College of Public Health

January 09, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Christina Cutshaw, PhD, has been appointed as an assistant professor ...
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UA Doctor Leads Virtual Medical Team for Amazon Swimmer

January 04, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  UA Doctor Leads Virtual Medical Team for Amazon Swimmer
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Construction Begins on New UPH Arizona Institute for Sports Medicine

January 03, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Construction has begun on the new Arizona Institute for Sports Medicine.
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Author Fenton Johnson is Featured Speaker for Humanities Program, Jan. 17

January 03, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  The Medical Humanities Program at The University of Arizona College of Medicine presents Fenton Johnson
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Arizona Arthritis Center Open House, Jan. 24, 2007

January 03, 2007

TUCSON, Ariz. —  Arizona Arthritis Center Research Update and Open House
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