PBC News
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Opening the Front Door to Healthcare in Arizona
Primary care is often called the front door to health, the place where prevention, early intervention, and continuity of care begin. Yet for nearly 3 million Americans living in primary care Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), that door is frequently closed. In Arizona, the challenge is especially acute. According to the Arizona Center for Rural Health, only 35.4% of the…
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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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Where Art Meets Discovery: The Phoenix Bioscience Core Announces ARx5 Cohort
The Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) is proud to announce the fifth cohort of the Artist + Researcher (ARx) program (ARx5). This initiative pairs local Phoenix artists with leading scientists and researchers to explore the intersections of art and science. Launched in 2021, ARx has grown into a celebrated collaboration that highlights the deep interconnectedness of…
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Serpico AI Learning Center Debuts at CEI, Advancing Arizona’s Hands-On AI Innovation
We are excited to celebrate the official launch of the Serpico AI Learning Center at the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI), a new hands-on, in-person hub designed to help founders, operators, and teams move beyond AI theory and into real-world application. The AI Learning Center is built for those who want to actively use AI…
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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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