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Medical program additions at ASU, UA and NAU aim to curb Arizona’s health care worker shortage

In the past year, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona have all announced major health care program additions.

UA faculty committee demands action against threats to nursing faculty and curriculum

The report comes after curriculum from the College of Nursing garnered criticism online.

Robbins announces changes to the future of UA's medical programs

The plan will adapt the original 100 year vision that was made in 1967 when the medical school was founded.

Where's the new money in the state budget going?

We look at a handful of areas that will see a notable increase in funds this fiscal year

Robbins urges students to test before, after Spring break

COVID-19 cases fall to new lows on campus.

University of Arizona will require masks indoors

ASU, NAU also announce mask requirements amid rising number of COVID-19 cases statewide.

Universities implement travel restrictions, self-quarantines amid spread of COVID-19

Some schools are restricting nonessential campus-related travel and requiring students who have traveled to self-quarantine.

State board to consider banning sale of vaping products at universities

Regent says it's the board's responsibility in the wake of vaping-related illnesses and deaths in the U.S.

UA, Banner Get Record $60M Grant in Nationwide Health Study

"All Of Us" research program through the NIH to study the health of 1 million Americans.

University of Arizona Considers Ban on E-Cigarettes

Cigarettes, pipes and chewing tobacco were banned on campus in 2014.

Regents Will Hire Expert to Review UA Health Sciences

'Comprehensive' review to start as soon as possible; UA President Hart happy with decision.

UA Health Sciences Head Rejects Allegations

'Skip' Garcia doesn't anticipate basis for investigation but would cooperate fully.

AZ WEEK: Diversifying the Health-Care Workforce

University of Arizona programs works to spark interest among minorities starting in high school.

Banner Takeover of UAMC Comes at Midnight Friday

Deal worth up to $1B in works since last summer gives Phoenix health company 2 Tucson hospitals.

New Safety Methods Sprout in Fields After E.coli Outbreak

California spinach problem in 2006 led to measures now in effect there and in Southern Arizona.

Here's a Diet That Can Reduce Cancer, Prevent Obesity, Diabetes

UA nutritionists co-host events to share research on benefits of Mediterranean-style eating pattern.

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