Banner Health kidney recipients to meet their donors during Arizona Diamondbacks game Aug. 5, 2022 Kidney exchange involved eight patients at Tucson and Phoenix hospitals. Read more
Next Generation of Physicians Celebrated at White Coat Ceremony Aug. 3, 2022 University of Arizona College of Medicine ? Tucson medical students received their white coats representing their future profession on July 29 at Centennial Hall. Read Full Article
Image Surgery Welcomes New Trauma Faculty Dr. Louis Magnotti July 29, 2022 The University of Arizona College of Medicine ? Tucson Department of Surgery is excited to welcome Louis J. Magnotti, MD, MS, FACS, as a clinical professor in the Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns and Acute Care Surgery. Read more
Surgery Welcomes New Podiatry Section Chief Dr. Alon Kol July 6, 2022 The University of Arizona College of Medicine ? Tucson Department of Surgery is excited to welcome Alon Kol, DPM, FACFAS, FACPM, as a clinical assistant professor and the new section chief of podiatry. Read more
Valentine Nfonsam, MD, FACS, to join Louisiana State University as chair of the Department of Surgery June 27, 2022 Please join us in congratulating Valentine Nfonsam, MD, FACS as the new chair of the Department of Surgery at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Read more
Image Turning Down the Volume on Scar Formation to Promote Healthy Wound Healing June 17, 2022 University of Arizona College of Medicine ? Tucson scientists added a drug to standard wound treatments to promote the regeneration of healthy tissue and reduce excessive scarring. Read more
Minimizing Scar Formation to Promote Healthy Wound Healing June 16, 2022 Scientists added a drug to standard wound treatments to promote the regeneration of healthy tissue and reduce excessive scarring. Read Full Article
Banner University Medical Center Tucson's Burn Center receives patient care and training grant May 17, 2022 Banner ? University Medical Center Tucson?s Burn Center was recently awarded more than $87,000 to enhance its inpatients and outpatient care and augment training to bring the best of wound care to Southern Arizona. Read more
P-MAP Clears Obstacles and Cheers Alumni, Expanding Physician Pipeline May 6, 2022 Ceremony will honor alumni completing residencies, students receiving medical degrees and students who are preparing to enter medical school in July. Read Full Article
Study Shows Amputation, Hospitalization Rates Fell Among Minorities Following Medicaid Expansion May 5, 2022 Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act led to fewer diabetic foot amputations among underserved adults, according to a new study. Read Full Article