General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine

Information session: Innovations in Aging online graduate programs

Join us for a virtual information session on the University of Arizona Graduate Interdisciplinary Innovations in Aging online programs developed in affiliation with the Arizona Center on Aging. This session will cover careers in aging as well as an overview curriculum, admissions requirements and the application process. This event is designed to benefit those interested in the field of aging and enrollment in our graduate master’s and certificate programs.

‘The Future is Now’ in New Skin Cancer Diagnosis Technology

Clara Curiel-Lewandrowski, MD, and Dongkyun Kang, PhD, are collaborating to create a portable, less expensive version of a skin cancer diagnostic microscope.

The sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays pose elevated risks for skin cancer in the desert southwest, but University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers at the UArizona Cancer Center are using their unique position to address this disease with new technology.

Developing Handheld Skin Cancer Diagnostic Technology

Skin cancer diagnosis and treatment can be a multi-step process of repeated biopsies and surgeries. There is one imaging technology, called a Confocal Microscope, that can take the repetition out of the process and enable a doctor to identify the cancer cells more accurately before and during surgery. The University of Arizona Cancer Center is working to create the next generation of that technology.

Cardiac Rehab team earns Banner Health Heroes’ honors

Cardiac Rehabilitation team – including Allison Trapper, Jody Ransdall, Munira Anwar, Sabrina Suarez and Sarah McBride – recognized as Banner Health Heroes as grateful patient extolls on exceptional care. Cardiac Rehabilita

Six of 21 pandemic top-cited studies from University of Arizona by DOM researchers

Arizona Family Channel 3 in Phoenix aired a story May 24 about a report on the top 50 COVID-19 research papers by state university scientists. UArizona had 21 and the Department of Medicine six of those.

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Cardiac Cath Lab reopens as retooled, larger operation at South campus

Scissor wielders Naphtali Kahl, RN (in white coat), and Brittany Davis, RN (right), director associate director of cardiology services at Banner – University Medical Center South, cut the ribbon to reopen the cardiac cath lab, which was renovated over the past year.

Back-Up Care Program Webinar

Image of a younger woman hugging an older woman from behind, with both smiling and overlay of the words: Life & Work Connections - Bright Horizons Bright Horizons will host an information session to share the servi

‘Backpacks & Boosters’ vaccine and wellness fair set for July 15

On July 15, the “Backpacks & Boosters” Community Health and Wellness Fair will offer immunizations, school supplies and other resources from 9 a.m. to noon at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Innovation Building. The free event is open to all and designed with accessibility for the disability community in mind.

ABOR approves establishment of College of Health Sciences at UArizona Health Sciences

Kevin C. Lohenry, PhD, PA-C, is interim dean of the College of Health Sciences and assistant vice president of interprofessional education for UArizona Health Sciences.

The University of Arizona Health Sciences is addressing critical health care needs within Arizona with the launch of a new College of Health Sciences, approved by the Arizona Board of Regents at its meeting in Flagstaff, Arizona, June 14-15.

New vice chairs announced at DOM general faculty meeting

Image of Dr. James Liao introducing his slate of vice chairs to help lead the UArizona Department of Medicine. The ranks of vice chairs serving the Department of Medicine with several new posts announced by Chair James K.

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