Regents approve College of Health Sciences

Regents approve College of Health Sciences
The University of Arizona College of Health Sciences will focus on graduate programs to fill positions of need in the health care community.
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The UArizona Health Sciences campus. The College of Health Sciences is the sixth college under the UArizona Health Sciences umbrella.
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University of Arizona Health [e-mail]520-539-4152TheUniversity of Arizona Health Sciences is addressing critical health care needs in Arizona with the launch of a newCollege of Health Sciences, approved by the Arizona Board of Regents at its meeting in Flagstaff June 14-15.Access to health care services can help prevent chronic conditions, fend off diseases and allow people to live longer with a better quality of life. But approximately 3.2 million Arizonans – nearly 40% of the state ' s population – live in an area with a current health care shortage. Recent research shows that 1 in 5 Maricopa County residents are worried about accessing health care, and the concern is even more dire for people in rural areas." We are grateful to have the support of the Arizona Board of Regents for the College of Health Sciences, which aligns perfectly with ABOR ' s AZ Healthy Tomorrow initiative, " said Dr.Michael D. Dake, senior vice pre...

Source: The University of Arizona: Health - June 16, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mittank Source Type: research