Category: Community News
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HonorHealth expands primary care access across the Valley with acquisition of Evernorth Care Group locations
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Jan. 2, 2026) – HonorHealth, a leading Valley-based nonprofit healthcare system serving more than five million people in the greater Phoenix area, has officially finalized the acquisition of 11 Evernorth Care Group locations from Cigna Healthcare of Arizona. This milestone expands convenient access points to high-quality care and reinforces HonorHealth’s commitment to providing compassionate,…
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Collaboration key to future of ASU Health, President Crow says
Government, health care and academic leaders gather for annual State of the Phoenix Bioscience Core in downtown Phoenix ASU President Michael Crow speaks to government, health care and academic leaders during the annual State of the Phoenix Bioscience Core event. Photo by Riester Arizona State University President Michael Crow spoke to a room of leaders from Arizona…
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U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix and Onvida Health Announce Groundbreaking Rural Health Partnership
Mayor of Yuma Douglas Nicholls, State Senator Brian Fernandez, Kristina Diaz, MD, MBA, president of Onvida Health Medical Group, Robert J. Trenschel, DO, MPH, president and CEO of Onvida Health, Fred Wondisford, MD, MS, MBA, dean of the College of Medicine – Phoenix, U of A President Suresh Garimella, Ranita Sharma, MD, executive vice dean…
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HonorHealth launches Whole Health Institute focused on prevention and whole-person care
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Dec. 1, 2025 — HonorHealth, a leading Valley-based nonprofit healthcare system serving more than five million people in the greater Phoenix area, today announced the launch of the HonorHealth Whole Health Institute, a bold step toward transforming healthcare by focusing on prevention, whole-person care and evidence-based lifestyle interventions. According to the Centers for…
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Introducing the 3rd Annual State of the PBC Speakers
Phoenix, AZ – November 19, 2025 – Over the past two decades, Arizona’s three public research universities, the City of Phoenix, TGen, and other clinical partners have invested significantly in creating a thriving life sciences ecosystem in the heart of Downtown Phoenix. This year, we are showcasing the highlights and achievements of the individuals and companies…
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Sketches of the Future: What’s on the Horizon for the Phoenix Bioscience Core
The Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) is in transition. Despite the disruption in federal funding, the core, which covers more than 30 acres in Downtown Phoenix, continues to make key investments that position itself as the future heart of healthcare and science innovation in Downtown and beyond. This isn’t idle talk. The 2024 Arizona Bioscience Roadmap, an annual report by…
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ARx4 Live Showcase: Dorrence DOME at the Arizona Science Center
Phoenix, AZ – September 24, 2025 – Where Art Meets Innovation: ARx4 Live Showcase Dorrence DOME at Arizona Science Center The Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) is proud to present ARx4 Live, the culminating showcase of the 2025 Artist + Researcher (ARx) program. This public exhibition will bring together nine collaborative teams of scientists and artists for an evening of immersive experiences where cutting-edge…
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C-Path Welcomes Rare Disease Advocacy Leader Ronald J. Bartek to Board of Directors
TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2025 ⎯ Critical Path Institute® (C-Path) today announced the election of Ronald J. Bartek to its Board of Directors. Bartek’s experience spans leadership in rare disease advocacy and public service. The appointment comes as C-Path continues to expand its leadership role in accelerating global drug development through data-driven, scientific solutions, based on…
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What you need to know about dust storms and valley fever
A monsoon storm as seen from downtown Tempe. Photo by Deanna Dent/Arizona State University Every summer, Arizona’s monsoon season typically blows up from June through September, with the most intense storms in July and August. Monday’s massive dust storm, or haboob, is evidence of just how nasty these storms can get. Dust storms, while a…
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State’s public universities are expanding access and research, presidents say
Leaders plead for business community to demand state support for workforce development Northern Arizona University President José Luis Cruz Rivera (left) and Arizona State University President Michael Crow (center) participate in a panel discussion moderated by Jaime Molera (right), a businessman, ASU alum and former state superintendent of public instruction for Arizona. Suresh Garimella, president…
