Category: Health News
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NAU announces the Maria and Steve Sanghi College of Nursing
NAU has named its College of Nursing the Maria and Steve Sanghi College of Nursing in recognition of a recent gift from longtime NAU supporters Maria and Steve Sanghi. One of the largest gifts since publicly launching Elevate, NAU’s $300 million comprehensive fundraising campaign, the investment will strengthen nursing education, expand student and faculty support,…
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A New Pathway for Future Physicians in Arizona
The University of Arizona’s College of Medicine – Phoenix first opened its doors in 2007 to an inaugural class of 24 students. Since then, the college has welcomed 18 new classes of students and continued its dedication to train future physicians, scientists, and leaders to optimize health and health care not only in Arizona but…
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Women in Medicine and Science’s Winter Gathering Offered Reflection, Conversation and Entertainment
Shirin Doroudgar, PhD, with Taben Hale, PhD, and Francisco Lucio, JD, senior associate dean of the Office of Health Care Advancement The event to celebrate community, the arts, American Heart Month and women in health care Seeking to further strengthen the bonds among female faculty, students and researchers, the Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS)…
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Breakthru Medicine emerges from stealth with $60M Series A for cancer drug development
Phoenix, AZ, January 29, 2026 (Globe Newswire): Breakthru Medicine emerges from stealth mode with the close of a $60M Series A financing round following a prior undisclosed seed round. Breakthru was founded by biotech industry veterans Steve Potts, PhD, Mark Mulvihill, PhD, and Brian Barnett, MD, to deliver disruptive therapeutic modalities to cancer patients to address…
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HonorHealth’s commitment to exceptional nursing care earns national recognition
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Jan. 20, 2026) – HonorHealth, a leading Valley-based nonprofit healthcare system serving more than five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, announced that the Critical Care Department at HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center earned the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Bronze Beacon Award for Excellence. This national recognition honors hospital units…
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College of Health and Human Services Inaugural Advisory Board
Northern Arizona University’s College of Health and Human Services recently launched its inaugural advisory board. This exceptional group of volunteer leaders brings deep expertise across healthcare, business, and related industries, along with a shared passion for advancing the health and well-being of our communities. Identified by college leadership, these distinguished professionals have committed their time and insight to helping shape a bold…
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Graduate nursing program through ASU Online rises in new national rankings
Health North (pictured) provides classrooms for nursing students in Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, which is being recognized for providing top-tier degrees for nurses by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs’ newest rankings. ASU photo The Master of Science in nursing degree through ASU Online, housed within the Edson…
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From Classroom to Startup: XLR8 PBC’s First Intern Cohort Makes an Impact
XLR8 PBC is celebrating the completion of its first hands-on internship program. Throughout the program, interns gained real-world experience in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment, with many stepping into startup operations for the first time. Their contributions spanned program operations, marketing and social media, research and analysis, and community engagement, directly supporting the growth and momentum…
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International team led by HonorHealth Research Institute and U of A develop 3D chip platform for laboratory testing in cancer research
ASTEROIDS technology enables testing of new drugs and personalized medicine models without using animals and with greater precision for human outcomes SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Jan. 27, 2026 — Cancer research laboratory tests can now be done using micro-physiological systems mimicking the human physiology, allowing greater predictive accuracy for human patient responses, thanks to an international scientific…
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Sriram Iyengar, PhD, Named Fellow of American Medical Informatics Association
Sriram Iyengar, PhD, sees informatics playing a critical role in shaping the future of health care for both providers and patients Dr. Iyengar was recognized as an AMIA Fellow for his contributions to informatics, resilience research and mentorship in clinical outcomes The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) is a community of professionals and students transforming health…
