Category: Health News
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ASU med school to serve community through health outcomes, partnerships
School designed to provide economic, social benefits for all Arizonans, ASU president tells local leaders at event ASU President Michael Crow (left) and John Shufeldt talk about ASU’s new medical […]
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Phoenix Startup Gravitrex Beats Wins Global Innovation Prize at Venture Café’s Pitch2Tokyo Grand Final
Pitch2Tokyo Phoenix-based startup Gravitrex has secured a major victory on the global stage, bringing home the Japan Prize from the Venture Café Pitch2Tokyo Grand Final. Representing Venture Café Phoenix, Gravitrex […]
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Arizona’s Healthcare Workforce Shortage: A Call to Action for Providers
Healthcare workforce shortages are not theoretical — they are actively shaping care delivery across Arizona. Providers are balancing rising demand with limited staffing. Patients are experiencing longer wait times, traveling […]
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Center for Transitional Neuro-Rehabilitation Celebrates 40 Years
The Center for Transitional Neuro-Rehabilitation (CTN) at Barrow Neurological Institute is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. This one-of-a-kind, holistic, milieu program serves as the last step in the continuum of care at […]
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How NAU is addressing health at a community level
A grant from a regional First Things First program aims to streamline how families with young children receive help in the Coconino region. Photo credit: Doreen Holtje Research scientists Kelly Nation and Mark Remiker at the Center for Community […]
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Banner – University Medicine Physician and College Faculty Member Leads U.S. Early Feasibility Efforts in Treating Complex Heart Rhythm Disorders
Peter Weiss, MD, is an associate clinical professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. Dr. Peter Weiss’ research uses ultra-cold cryoablation for complex […]
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ASU construction projects for 2026 will include 2 iconic buildings
Improvements to student buildings, new residence halls also in store The Student Union on the Polytechnic campus as seen from a drone on April 8, 2025. The building will start […]
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Using AI to map rural walkability — and reduce cancer risk
An Arizona State University researcher is harnessing artificial intelligence to uncover how pedestrian environments in rural communities influence physical activity and cancer prevention An example of the AI tool developed […]
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Text message campaign aims to fight HPV-associated cancers in Arizona
Could a simple text message help prevent a cancer diagnosis? Naomi Lee hopes so. With $435,000 in funding from Merck & Co., Lee, an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and […]
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ASU students produce winning video showing dangers of fentanyl use
Competition sponsored by Arizona attorney general’s office ASU graduate students (clockwise from left) Nichole Escobedo, Emma Eckert, Leela Udupa and Jocelyn Romero celebrate their winning entry in the Arizona attorney […]
