Image Depression Awareness Month & Addressing Stigma Thursday Depression Awareness Month is an opportunity to recognize the impact of depression on individuals and families, and to understand the barriers preventing people from receiving help. Read more
Image Dr. Jennifer Carew named senior editor of Cancer Research journal Tuesday A member of the founding editorial team of Cancer Research Communications, the Division of Translational Medicine chief will oversee the journal’s Therapeutic Research & Development section. Read more
Image Fortune names Banner Health one of best large workplaces in healthcare for second consecutive year Monday Arizona’s largest private employer — of which Banner – University Medicine is its academic medicine division — climbs 22 spots on prestigious national ranking of healthcare organizations with 1,000 or more employees. Read more at Banner Health
Image Dr. Glenn Receives Torchbearer Award for Community Outreach Oct. 12, 2026 We congratulate Dr. Glenn for receiving a 2026 Torchbearer Award primarily for improving access to treatment for substance use disorder in Southern Arizona. Read more
Image In Memoriam: Rachna Shroff, MD, MS Oct. 12, 2026 It is with a sense of deep sorrow that we share news of the death of our friend and colleague, Rachna Shroff, MD, MS. Read more
Image Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Rachna Shroff Oct. 12, 2026 The work of the late Division of Hematology & Oncology Chief Rachna Shroff, MD, in the hospital and at the clinic touched countless people’s lives. Read more and see mini-photo gallery
Image Tucson to host ACP-AZ Chapter Fall 2026 Scientific Meeting, Nov. 6-7 Oct. 7, 2026 The American College of Physicians Arizona Chapter event is hosted at the Casino del Sol Conference Center in Southwest Tucson, embracing its theme, “Practicing Medicine in the AI Era,” and showcasing the impact on internal medicine and more. Read more
Image New U of A study finds Arizona’s controlled substances law worked Oct. 7, 2026 Research led by James Cunningham, PhD, professor of family and community medicine, found that a 2018 state law was associated with an increase in naloxone prescribing for patients receiving high-dose opioids. Read more
Image Banner Health opens grant applications to strengthen community health across Arizona Oct. 5, 2026 Its Community Reinvestment Program invites nonprofits addressing root causes of poor health across Arizona. Since its 2020 inception, the program invested in over 200 programs, proving how deeply Banner’s nonprofit mission is based in places it serves. Read more
Image Breast cancer diagnosis becomes testament for exceptional care Oct. 5, 2026 Kayla Bissonette went from employee to patient at Banner Health and the University of Arizona Cancer Center. Read more at Banner Health