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News Archive for 2012

UA College of Medicine – Phoenix Physician Among Those Honored by President
Dec. 22, 2012
Dr. Gholam Peyman, LASIK Surgery Inventor, Wins National Medal of Technology and Innovation
UAMC Docs Provide ‘Gift of Life’ for Haitian Teen
Dec. 21, 2012
A 16-year-old Haitian boy, Roosevelt Gateau, recently found out for himself when doctors at The University of Arizona Medical Center – University Campus performed open-heart surgery to save his life.
The University of Arizona Health Network and UA Department of Pediatrics Welcome Heather P. Hartling as Senior Department Administrator
Dec. 20, 2012
Hartling will promote a seamless integration among clinical care, research and teaching activities for all pediatric services at the University of Arizona College of Medicine -- Tucson and The University of Arizona Health Network.
Dr. James J. Corrigan Jr., Former UAMC Chief of Staff and Section Head of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Dies at 77
Dec. 20, 2012
A memorial service for Dr. Corrigan will take place in January.
People and Programs On The Move at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
Dec. 18, 2012
Dr. Carlos Gonzales has been elected to the American Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors and staff member Liz Leko was elected vice president of finance for the Association of Standardized Patient Educators. Dr. Ralph Fregosi was recognized for receiving an NIH research grant award.
Arizona Woman Implanted with Invisible Hearing Aid at UAMC – A First in the Southwest
Dec. 17, 2012
Abraham Jacob, MD, associate professor, UA Department of Surgery Division of Otolaryngology, and director of the UA Ear Institute, is the only surgeon in the Southwest – and one of only about 15 surgeons in the nation – approved to implant the Esteem®, a surgically implanted device designed to improve hearing.
The University of Arizona Arthritis Center’s 11th Annual Living Healthy With Arthritis Conference, Jan. 26, 2013 Features Keynote Speaker Dr. Esther Sternberg
Dec. 13, 2012
World-renowned for her discoveries in the science of mind-body interactions, Dr. Sternberg recently joined The University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine as professor and director of research with joint appointments in the UA College of Medicine – Tucson and UA College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture; she also joined The University of Arizona Arthritis Center. The conference addresses health and services that help improve daily life for those living with arthritis – and those who care for them.
UA College of Nursing Receives $1.48 Million Grant to Establish an Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Arrangement
Dec. 13, 2012
The practice also will demonstrate nursing’s leadership in primary care interprofessional team building; provide interprofessional clinical training opportunities
UA Department of Pediatrics, Steele Children’s Research Center Welcome Dr. Margaret Kurzius-Spencer to the Section of Genetics
Dec. 13, 2012
Dr. Kurzius-Spencer’s research interests include the effects of environmental exposures and genetic factors on risk of disease.
The University of Arizona Arthritis Center Receives Arthritis Foundation’s Community Partner of the Year Award
Dec. 11, 2012
Award recognizes partners in Arizona that are leading the way to conquer arthritis through education, outreach, research, advocacy and other vital programs and services.