Evidence-Based System Transformation: Keeping the Patient at the Center of Care
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Evidence-Based System Transformation: Keeping the Patient at the Center of Care
Date and Time: April 11, 2011 at 4:30PM
Location:
Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health University of Arizona Drachman Hall, Rm A317
1295 N. Martin, Bldg 202A
PO Box 245163
Tucson, AZ 85724
Dr. Clancy is the guest lecturer this year for the Annual Dalen Lecture for Health Policy.
Carolyn M. Clancy, MD, director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, will provide an overview of current trends and pressures that are shaping the health care delivery system; describe the importance of engaging all stakeholders, including patients and consumers, in achieving high quality care; and explain how increased use of patient-centered outcomes research, as is called for in recent legislation, is key to making the U.S. health care system an information-rich, patient-centered enterprise – from the boardroom to the front lines of care.
Lecture is from 4:30PM to 5:30PM, followed by a thirty minute reception. Dinner will be served after the lecture and reception.
10th Anniversary of the Celebration of the Life of Dr. Andrew W. Nichols
March 5, 2011 by
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The 10th Anniversary of the celebration of the life of Dr. Andrew W. Nichols, an Arizona rural health pioneer, will take place on Saturday, April 2, 2011 from 11 am to 2 pm
Location: At the home of Alison Hughes (223 E. Edison Tucson, AZ, 85719)
This event will celebrate Arizona Rural Health Pioneers, including:
- Andrew Nichols, M.D.
- Herbert Abrams, M.D.
- Augusto Ortiz, M.D.
- and today’s leaders
If you have any questions or to RSVP, please contact Donna Knight at (520) 626-6459 or dknight [at] email [dot] arizona [dot] edu
Tiz The Season Arts & Crafts Show
This year, Tiz The Season Arts & Crafts Show by the Arizona Arts & Crafts Society will take place on Saturday, December 11th, 2010, from 10 am to 7 pm.
While you are mingling with the local artist and crafters, who are going to be at the event, you can find many unique gifts and treasures for gift giving!
For more information or to get maps and directions, please visit the Arizona Arts & Crafts Society website.
Location: the show will take place on 7010 East Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710 (next to The Gaslight Theatre).
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Sabrina at (520) 400-3858.
Red Carpet Event – Silent Arts & Crafts Auction
Red Carpet Event: Silent Arts & Crafts Auction at Inspired Journeys:
Saturday, December 4, 2010, from 4 pm to 7:30 pm will mark an evening of excitement, featuring a “silent auction”, raffle, free “Hollywood” style photos on the Red Carpet. Hor d’oeuvres and sparkling cider will be provided.
Inspired Journeys is a gallery and gift shop. From their website, Inspired Journeys “only carry handmade items from local Artists and Crafter’s here in Tucson.”
Inspired Journeys is located at the Foothills Mall (7401 N. La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741) Suite 106. For questions, please call (520) 229-8773.
Greek Festival 2010
Event: Greek Festival 2010
Date: September 23, 2010 – September 26, 2010
Location: St. Demetrios Church – 1145 East Ft. Lowell Rd.
Description: This annual food and fun-filled celebration returns with 4 days of mouth-watering traditional Greek fare, lively Greek music & dancing, cooking demonstrations, and imported goods. The festival runs:
Thursday 9/23, from 5pm to 10pm;
Friday 9/24, from 5pm to 11pm;
Saturday 9/25, from 4pm to 11pm;
Sunday 9/26, from noon to 6:30pm.
Free Parking & Shuttle Service:
FRI & SAT: From the Amphi Plaza parking lot (1st Ave. & Ft. Lowell)
SAT ONLY: Salpointe High School (Copper & Mountain)
Admission: $3 per person. Free for children under 12 & active duty military with ID. $1 discount on Thur & Sun with canned food donation (1 per person). To print admission ticket in advance or for the full event schedule visit the website (see below).
If you have any questions, please contact (520) 888-0505. For more details, please visit St. Demetrios Tucson
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