In addition to a post earlier this week about the inclusion of University of Arizona gastroenterologist John Cunningham, MD
, a Tucson Lifestyle article about digestive ailments and what to do about them, several other articles in the magazine have featured physicians from the UA Department of Medicine this year that haven’t been reported about 'til now.
This year the University of Arizona Valley Fever Center for Excellence celebrates its 20th anniversary since its establishment in 1996. The center was created by the Arizona Board of Regents to further advance the research and eradication of Valley Fever as well as to develop public awareness for the disease. The incapacitating, sometimes-fatal respiratory illness is caused by the Coccidioides species of fungus, endemic primarily to soils of the U.S. Southwest and border states in Mexico.
Kudos to John T. Cunningham, MD, FACP, FASGE, a University of Arizona professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and the Samuel and Winnifred “Quiggy” Witt Endowed Chair in Medicine, who is featured in a Tucson Lifestyle “In Health” article in the magazine’s November issue.
The University of Arizona Cancer Center is increasing its clinical trials portfolio and translational research capabilities: the Center has been accepted into a national clinical trials research group spearheaded by the NRG Found
His talk brought people to their feet, clapping enthusiastically on a week where we honor military and former military personnel for their service to our country on Veterans Day.
Every year about 800,000 people suffer a stroke in the United States. Significant risk factors include atrial fibrillation (a heart rhythm disorder) and hypertension (high blood pressure). Treating these conditions can significantly reduce the risk of first or recurrent stroke. What else should you do to lower stroke risks and what happens when a person has a stroke?
Center Director and Rheumatology Division Chief Kent Kwoh presented at this conference in Xi'an, China, in late September. See below for more...
Banner Health is helping military veterans obtain meaningful employment through the Hiring Our Heroes program, a national organization associated with the U.S. Chambers of Commerce that works with veterans transitioning to civilian life.
From left: Academy of Medical Education Scholars take a bow; Dr. John Bloom accepts his 2nd award (from Student Government President Odi Mogor); Dean's List - Year I&II awardees Drs. Darnell, Sussman, Bracamonte and Larsen; and Educator of the Year, Dr. Scott Klewer (with Student Government's Zack Rockov).
Noon-1 p.m.
Nov. 3, 2016
DuVal Auditorium, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson
A light lunch will be served...
