Building upon a long tradition of mutual support, the University of Arizona Arthritis Center (UAAC) will once again team up with the UA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics as it introduces the 2020 University of Arizona Arthritis Center ‘Bear Down for Health: Sport and Science in the Era of COVID-19’ to benefit the UArizona Arthritis Center and its research efforts.
Conservative estimates indicate that more than 54 million adults and almost 300,000 children have arthritis or another type of rheumatic disease. People of all ages, genders and races can and do have arthritis, making it the leading cause of disability in the United States. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis and related conditions. Often referred to as 'wear and tear' arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis.
Introducing Tech Talk Tuesdays: Virtual Conversations around the Advancements of Technology in Health Sciences
This bi-weekly virtual series will ignite conversations around the advancements of technology within health sciences. First session is Tuesday, April 28 at 2 p.m.
The University of Arizona Arthritis Center
Living Healthy With Arthritis Active Series
Posture and Balance
Presenter:
Tracy Shake
Director, Community Outreach and Education
The University of Arizona Arthritis Center
Fitness Specialist, Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort - Tucson
Class presented via livestream. Register by clicking here.
The University of Arizona Arthritis Center
Living Healthy With Arthritis Lecture Series
The Path to Resiliency
Thriving in a Changing World
Charles S. Katzenberg, MD
Co-Founder, The Heart Series
Co-Founder, Pima Heart and Vascular Institute
Founding Director, Tucson Heart Hospital
Member, The University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center
Join us for a lunch presentation, discussion and book signing featuring author Marin Sardy. Sardy will be a panelist at the 2020 Tucson Festival of Books for her work "The Edge of Every Day: Sketches of Schizophrenia." Lunch provided, but space is limited. Please call 520-626-8074 to RSVP.
Are you a woman STEM researcher? Do you have questions or concerns about being a woman in STEM? Would you like to learn from women who have distinguished themselves in the STEM field?
Stroke is the leading cause of disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Mohammed El-Ghanem, MD, will provide an overview of what stroke is, types, causes and risk factors. He also will review the steps to spot a stroke and evolving treatment options to reverse stroke symptoms.
