University of Arizona Zuckerman College of Public Health

Join the AI + Rural Health Networking and Ideation event!

Next Tuesday, June 23. Free and open to all!

Register now:
https://publichealth.arizona.edu/calendar/2026/ai-rural-health-networking-and-ideation

We are very pleased to announce that our new MS in Nurse-Midwifery program is approved and now accepting applications!

The program will train care providers to serve all our Arizona communities!

Read all about it!
https://publichealth.arizona.edu/news/2026/university-arizona-launches-new-master-science-nurse-midwifery-degree-program-expand

Do you live in the New York City region? Join other MEZCOPH alumni and supporters at our NYC Lunch with Wildcats!

We hope to see you Sunday, June 28, 12:30pm EDT.

Learn more and register: https://publichealth.arizona.edu/calendar/2026/mezcoph-nyc-lunch-wildcats

Our own Dr. David Garcia will moderate this panel on WHOLE PERSON HEALTH in Washington DC, presented by the UA's Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine!

Learn more:
https://publichealth.arizona.edu/calendar/2026/andrew-weil-center-integrative-medicine-presents-whole-person-health

Our Public Health & AI Summer School is happening now!

We are training seasoned health professionals alongside the next generation of public health leaders to use responsible AI to create a healthier, more equitable Arizona!

Learn more!
https://ph-ai.me/

The National PFAS Conference is happening now on the University of Arizona Health Sciences campus!

Check out the lineup:
https://research.arizona.edu/pfas-2026/national-pfas-conference-registration

CME workshop: How to talk to patients about PFAS & their health

A presentation from Dr. Rachel Criswell. Open to all!

This Wednesday, June 10, 1:30pm.

Register now!
https://research.arizona.edu/pfas-2026/CMEworkshop

May was a busy month. Congratulations to our Spring 2026 Graduates!

Learn what has been happening in the college, check out our June 2026 Newsletter!

Read all about it:
https://view.comms.arizona.edu/?vawpToken=EQOM22WFOP7EVBAATPX3XVAKVE.110056

Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Yanow, MPH ’05

Jessica Yanow is building systems that last to improve public health across Arizona!

Since November 2021, Jessica Yanow has served as President & CEO of the Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers, where she works to strengthen access to care and support health centers across Arizona.

Read her story. https://publichealth.arizona.edu/news/2026/alumni-spotlight-jessica-yanow-mph-05

Free workshop at the National PFAS Conference!

Continuing Medical Education:
How to talk to patients about PFAS and their health

Organized for healthcare providers, this free CME workshop from Dr. Rachel Criswell will provide expert guidance.

Open to the general public, participants do not need to be registered for the conference to attend this workshop. Dr. Rachel Criswell will be discussing PFAS and how it relates to patients and doctors.

This event is available for CME credit for MDs, DOs, RNs, and others.

Registration is not necessary, just come by Drachman Hall B111 (map below) on Wednesday, June 10, at 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. There is also a virtual option if you are not able to make it in person.

Learn more: https://research.arizona.edu/pfas-2026/CMEworkshop