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2007 News Release Archive

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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Phoenix Medical School Students Giving Back to Community

December 18, 2007

PHOENIX, Ariz. —  The initial first-year medical school students in Phoenix already are providing much-needed community service
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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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Medical Student Elected to American Medical Association Board of Trustees

November 29, 2007

PHOENIX, Ariz. —  A student elected to the Board of Trustees of the American Medical Association
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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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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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UA College of Medicine Faculty Science Forum Founders Day

November 07, 2007

ARIZONA —  Honors Dr. Gordon A. Ewy
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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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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 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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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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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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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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Grand Opening of Arizona Biomedical Collaborative Building

October 10, 2007

ARIZONA —  Dedication of the Arizona Biomedical Collaborative building
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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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Pilot Mind-Body Study of Rheumatoid Arthritis Inflammation

October 08, 2007

ARIZONA —  Does oxytocin affect the immune system?
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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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Relling to receive UA Alumni Association award

October 03, 2007

ARIZONA —  Relling to receive UA Alumni Association award
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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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¡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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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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Michele Bart Joins UA College of Medicine Development Office

September 18, 2007

PHOENIX, Ariz. —  Michele Bart has joined UA College of Medicine Development Office
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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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People On The Move at The University of Arizona College of Medicine

September 12, 2007

PHOENIX, Ariz. —  People On The Move at The University of Arizona College of Medicine
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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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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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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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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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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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UA Student Sight Savers' Free Glaucoma Screening

June 27, 2007

PHOENIX, Ariz. —  Free glaucoma screenings by medical and nurse practitioner students
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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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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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University Medical Center Sponsors Hoops Tournament for Doctors

June 13, 2007

ARIZONA —  Annual UMC-sponsored doctors' basketball tournament
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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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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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Mexican Physicians to be Honored

May 21, 2007

ARIZONA —  More than 30 Mexican physicians will be honored Thursday, May 24
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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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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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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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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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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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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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UA College of Medicine Free Sunday Lecture: Finding the Cure for Asthma

March 23, 2007

PHOENIX, Ariz. —  Finding the Cure for Asthma
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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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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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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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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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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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AHSC Physician Lane Johnson Authors Pocket Guide to Herbal Remedies

February 07, 2007

PHOENIX, Ariz. —  Few (books) have addressed the efficacy and the dangers of herbs from a clinical perspective.
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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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UA Department of Pediatrics Welcome Michael Daines, MD

January 29, 2007

ARIZONA —  Pediatric allergist Michael Daines, MD, has joined...
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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 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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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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