New Training Program to Help Families, Children Affected by Opioid and Substance Use Disorders
A new University of Arizona Health Sciences workforce education and training program will address gaps in Arizona’s behavioral health system with a focus on individuals impacted by opioid and substance use disorders. Funded by a $2.2 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration, the Peer Support Workforce Training Program (PeerWORKS) will train peer […]
Your annual wellness visit
Medicare beneficiaries currently enrolled in Medicare are eligible for the Annual Wellness Visit. This visit is a covered benefit that is done one time every 12 months. It’s available at no cost to you. Why is it important to have this visit? The Annual Wellness Visit can find problems early before they become serious. Having […]
NIH Grant Advances UArizona Health Sciences Research on Women’s Brains, Menopause and Increased Risk for Alzheimer’s
Worldwide, women are twice as likely over their lifetime to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Seeking to unravel the biological complexities of this increased risk, Roberta Diaz Brinton, PhD, director of the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Innovation in Brain Science (CIBS) and Regents Professor of Pharmacology, has been awarded a $15.1 million grant from […]
Should you make holiday travel plans? Health Insider weighs in as delta variant continues to spread
The holidays were difficult last year with many people skipping the annual trip to Grandma’s house thanks to COVID-19 fears. With the delta variant surging across the country, many find themselves questioning the safety of holiday travel plans once again. ABC15 Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti says booking a flight in the next month is […]
UArizona Health Sciences Study Suggests Greater Vaccination Push Needed to Combat Delta Variant
New data from an ongoing University of Arizona Health Sciences research study show that the COVID-19 vaccines remain effective following the predominance of the delta variant, although at a lower rate than prior to its emergence. The newly released findings from the longitudinal Arizona Healthcare, Emergency Response, and Other Essential Workers Surveillance (AZ HEROES) research […]
UArizona Arthritis Center Lecture Series Presents ‘Panel on Pain’
What: Living Healthy with Arthritis “Panel on Pain”When: Wednesday, Sept. 8, 6-7:15 p.m.Where: Online. Register at https://arthritis.arizona.edu/healthy-living/tucson-lecture-series The “Living Healthy with Arthritis” free lecture services continues Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m. with “Panel on Pain,” a livestreamed online event where experts will offer evidence-based education on the pathway to improving quality of life for […]
UArizona Health Sciences Researchers To Study Impact of Nurse Cannabis and Substance Use on Patient Care
A new University of Arizona Health Sciences study will explore the use of cannabis and other substances among registered nurses and the potential effect on patient care. Forty-seven states have some form of legalized medical cannabis, and it’s estimated that nearly 3 million Americans use it for relief from illness. Jessica Rainbow, PhD, RN, an assistant professor in […]
UArizona to Monitor Health of SpaceX Inspiration4 Crew
UArizona Arthritis Center Lecture Series Presents ‘Panel on Pain’
What: Living Healthy with Arthritis “Panel on Pain”When: Wednesday, Sept. 8, 6-7:15 p.m.Where: Online. Register at https://arthritis.arizona.edu/healthy-living/tucson-lecture-series The “Living Healthy with Arthritis” free lecture services continues Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m. with “Panel on Pain,” a livestreamed online event where experts will offer evidence-based education on the pathway to improving quality of life for […]
Sinema slams Ducey plan to give more funds to schools that follow his rules – KTAR.com
(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) PHOENIX — Democratic U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona on Tuesday said Republican Gov. Doug Ducey’s plan of giving additional funding to schools that comply with certain demands, including not instituting a face mask policy, is dangerous. “His announcement is dangerous, it undermines science, it undermines the guidance that is given […]