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19th Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia in Native Americans
October 29-30, 2025

This annual conference, hosted by the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, includes information-rich sessions led by experienced speakers that discuss the different models of caregiving, recent Alzheimer’s research findings, and services and support to help caregivers and tribal families affected with Alzheimer’s. To register and learn more, visit here.

Arizona Hospital Leadership Conference
October 29-31, 2025

Engage with healthcare leaders during the AzHHA Foundation’s 2025 Arizona Hospital Leadership Conference. This year’s conference is Oct. 29-31, 2025, at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Ariz.  To register and learn more, visit here. 

Technology for Innovators, Physicians & Scientists
January 23-24, 2026

Join experts in surgery, technology, device development, and healthcare investing as they explore new ideas to improve care before, during, and after surgery—with a special focus on making a positive social impact and addressing critical unmet needs in our communities. To register and learn more, visit here. 

New Clinician Training Aims to Combat Health Disparities, Enhance Patient Care

Clinicians can now access a free, step-by-step guide on implementing patient screening processes to more effectively address the non-medical factors influencing health. The Arizona Medical Association is empowering clinicians to combat health disparities through the SDOH Center of Excellence, a brand-new training and learning center on screening for the non-medical factors impacting patients’ health.

Clinicians interested in learning how SDOH screening can function in their practice are encouraged to visit ArMA-SDOH.org.

AZ HEROES Study

This study stands for Arizona Healthcare, Emergency Response and Other Essential workers Surveillance. AZ HEROES is  funded by the CDC  and focuses on COVID-19infection and immune response in individuals on the frontline of this pandemic. English and Spanish-speaking individuals with and without prior COVID-19 diagnosis can enroll.

Study activities include:

  • Weekly surveillance through short surveys and at-home COVID-19 tests, with additional tests if they become ill
  • Complete surveys about their COVID-19 history, risks and occupational exposure three times
  • Go  to Sonora Quest for a blood draw three to four times to test for antibodies

Participants will receive:

  • Access to COVID-19 test results
  • New information and updates on COVID-19 
  • Pride that comes with advancing the science of COVID-19
  • Entry into weekly raffles based on study compliance for the chance to win 1 of 5 $50 cash gift cards each week of the study

Please note that this study is inclusive to individuals: 

  • Between 18  and  85  years old
  • Meet one of these requirements:
    • Work at least 20 hours per week in health care, as a first responder, front-line/essential worker (retail, hospitality, facilities, government, etc.) OR
    • Part-time college student (at least 6 units) and work at least 10 hours per week
  • Can speak English or Spanish
  • Have not received the COVID-19 vaccine or have been vaccinated within the last 14 days

For more information, click here.

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