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New Protocol Significantly Improves Outcomes for Patients Suffering a Heat-Related Illness
As CWI has become a focal point for the treatment of heat-related incidents, Dr. Stowell and others have conducted trainings on the process. Patients’ temperatures cool at double the rate with new protocol, enhancing the odds of survival and limiting other negative side effects With climate change leading to a surge in extreme heat events,…
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A New Way to City launches to elevate stories and perception of Greater Phoenix
Regional brand platform A New Way To City supported by leaders across key economic and entertainment sectors PHOENIX (April 21, 2026) — The region of Greater Phoenix is in the midst of unprecedented growth, but a survey conducted by the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) in 2025 displayed a discrepancy in activity compared to perception among CEOs…
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First Class of Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Scholarships Awarded to College of Health and Human Services Students
Northern Arizona University’s College of Health and Human Services recently received a generous investment from the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust. Part of the grant will support a significant renovation, expanding a lab to allow students in NAU’s physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training programs to practice clinical skills in a larger, technology-equipped environment…
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The inaugural Arizona Tech Week, powered by the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), kicked off on Monday, April 6, and concluded on Sunday, April 12.
Arizona’s first decentralized, statewide conference highlighted the startup and investment community’s notable growth, alongside a strong sense of eagerness among founders, startups, and venture capitalists. The week also generated buzz beyond state lines, drawing national attention and reinforcing Arizona’s rising presence in the tech ecosystem. Communities across Arizona, including rural regions, were energized to participate,…
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Healing in harmony
For people living with Parkinson’s disease, music is medicine. As founder of the NAU-based choir Mountain Tremors since 2016, Fé Murray has 10 years of proof. “People with Parkinson’s may experience pain or periods where movement feels ‘stuck’ or difficult to initiate,” Murray said. “With music, that discomfort may become less noticeable.” Created a decade ago to support northern Arizonans with…
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Barrow Neuro Analytics Center Doubles Footprint to Support Growing Neurological Research Programs
Barrow Neurological Institute has expanded its Barrow Neuro Analytics Center, nearly doubling its dedicated research space to more than 18,000 square feet and bringing additional research programs into one location. The expansion of the Center adds 8,317 square feet to the existing 10,099 square-foot facility and is located at Park Central in the Phoenix Medical Quarter. “This expansion is…
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AZAdvances Health Innovation Showcase Highlights Arizona’s Growing Bioscience Ecosystem
The AZAdvances Health Innovation Showcase featured an exciting lineup of Arizona-based innovators revolutionizing the future of healthcare through technologies, data solutions, and patient-focused strategies. During the event, numerous companies across diagnostics, digital health, therapeutics, and care delivery presented their ideas and visions for the future. Presenting companies included ExperiENT Medical, HemaSense, Hydrawav3 LLC, Emagine Solutions…
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Seven Arizona research projects earn $100K grants from Flinn Foundation
PHOENIX—Seven Arizona-based research teams have been awarded $100,000 grants from the Flinn Foundation as members of the 2026 Translational Seed Grants Program cohort. The new awardees represent six institutions — two from Arizona State University and one each from HonorHealth Research Institute, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Northern Arizona University, Translational Genomics Research Institute, or TGen, and University of…
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‘At the edge of the future’: ASU breaks ground for better health outcomes for Arizona
ASU Health headquarters to house new medical, technology schools Dirt is turned during a ceremonial groundbreaking at the future site of the ASU Health headquarters in downtown Phoenix on April 9. Photo by Charlie Leight/ASU News Arizona State University is taking a huge step toward addressing one of the biggest crises in the U.S. —…
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Preparing the next generation of dementia care professionals | Elevate, The Campaign for NAU
At Northern Arizona University, more than 200 students recently came together across disciplines—alongside roughly 30 faculty and community partners—to better understand one of the most pressing and complex health challenges facing Arizona communities: dementia. The Interprofessional Development, Engagement, and Advancement (IDEA) Symposium on Aging and Dementia brought together NAU students from social work, psychology, nursing,…
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