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March 2013
Dr. Sternberg to speak at Tucson Festival of Books, March 10
February 2013
Dr. Sternberg invited to speak at the Vatican, meets Pope
October 2012
Arizona Integrative Health Center to open doors to new patients in Phoenix Oct. 22
Partnership with DatStat will allow the Center to produce important clinical outcomes data
September 2012
Dr. Esther Sternberg appointed AzCIM director of research (PDF)
AzCIM using cutting-edge tool for clinical outcomes study
August 2012
Dr. Low Dog interviewed about her path as a healer
June 2012
Dr. Maizes on faculty at the Food for Your Whole Life Symposium
April 2012
Patients Out of Time brochure, April 26-28, 2012 (Tucson, Ariz.)
NHC'12 Public Forum speakers announced
Nutrition & Health Conference on 4/16 in Boston
November 2011
AzCIM announces plans to open Integrative Primary Clinic
April 2011
Fellowship in IM hires new asssitant director
Dr. Horwitz selected for Primary Care Report editorial board
January 2011
AzCIM co-sponsors Yoga & Meditation workshop with world-renowned yogi
September 2010
In response to 21st Century Snake Oil, on "60 Minutes"
June 2010
The Fellowship in Integrative Medicine accepting applications
Center's IMR program wins innovative curriculum prize
Dr. Lebensohn receives Humanism in Medicine Award
May 2010
Dr. Newmark releases book on ADHD
April 2010
Dr. Low Dog honored by People's Pharmacy
Healing the Heart & Mind event with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche (flyer)
NYT Bestseller Mingyur Rinpoche to give free meditation workshop on May 6
February 2010
Drs. Maizes and Low Dog release book: Integrative Women's Health
Corporate Health Improvement Program celebrates 25th anniversary
Alum Stephen Brewer, MD, authors book: The Everest Principle
November 2009
AzCIM announces 2 scholarships for rural practitioners, for the January Fellowship class
October 2009
May 2009
Integrative Medicine Fellowship Scholarships Awarded to Arizona Health Practitioners
When money is tight don't sacrifice nutrition
Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine to Play Integral Role at IOM Summit, Feb. 25-27
Could your child have the arteries of a 45 year old?
Integrative Mental Health Initiative to Shape Mental Health Medicine
Mayor Daley proclaims May 11 official Nutrition & Health Day for the Nutrition Conference (PDF)
AzCIM News
March 2013
Dr. Weil appeared on CNN's "Erin Burnett Out Front" on Friday. He discussed the film "Escape Fire" and the problems with health care in the US.
Dr. Weil's appearance on CNN
February 2013
Research Director Esther Sternberg, MD, was recently invited to speak at the Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers, and met the Pope.
Read the release (PDF)
Dr. Maizes is the featured guest again this week on Another Day of Living. In this segment she discusses her new book, Be Fruitful: The Essential Guide to Maximizing Fertility and Giving Birth to a Healthy Child.
Dr. Maizes on Another Day of Living
AzCIM Executive Director Victoria Maizes, MD, is the featured guest this week and next on two radio broadcasts of Another Day of Living. Listen on the web: the interview starts about 7 minutes into the show.
Listen to the show!
December 2012
Our new Phoenix-based Arizona Integrative Health Center is helping patients with great medical care and saving them money and anxiety in the long-run.
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November 2012
Drs. Andrew Weil and Tieraona Low Dog will be featured on the Dr. Oz Show tomorrow Thursday, November 15th (please check your local listings). More information can be found at the Dr. Oz website.
Watch Dr. Oz November 15
October 2012
AzCIM Fellowship alumna Kim Aikens and AzCIM faculty member Ken Pelletier are quoted in this Wall Street Journal article about reducing stress in the workplace.
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Weil's lecture at AAFP Scientific Assembly urged physicians to spur and embody change.
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University of Arizona Integrative Health Center to open doors to new patients in Phoenix Oct. 22
Data will be used to measure outcomes in IM primary care, inform the national health care debate, and reduce spiraling costs.
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September 2012
World renowned Dr. Esther Sternberg joins the center from the NIH
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Cutting-edge software available free to UA departments, to be used for Integrative Health Center study
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August 2012
Executive Director Dr. Maizes weighs in on how prenatal multivitamins aren't, but should be, covered under the new health law.
Read the opinion piece
The director of our Fellowship interviewed on an upcoming workshop, her favorite herbs, career, and more.
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July 2012
Center faculty Dr. Ann Marie Chiasson is leading a study on the effect of harp music on ICU patients
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June 2012
On demand video of the conference available online now
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April 2012
Hear Center faculty and other distinguished speakers at The Endocannabinoid System: Clinical Implications for Health Care conference, April 26-28 in Tucson.
View the brochure (PDF)
Weil says the Nutrition & Health Conference targeted Boston and east coast because of focus in academic health
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March 2012
Dr. Weil argues that the key to changing the system is through education and empowerment.
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AzCIM Medical Director Dr. Randy Horwitz gives us tips on dealing with allergies.
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Dr. Weil will speak at the UA on April 4: "What Were We Thinking? Medical Debacles of the Recent Past." A free lecture, open to the public.
See Dr. Weil's event page
The University gives top billing to a slideshow on our Fellowship in Integrative Medicine.
Go to the UA homepage
January 2012
AzCIM Medical Director Dr. Horwitz on the health benefits of the popular spice, turmeric.
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Fellowship grad Christina DiNicola, MD, FAAP, offers integrative pediatric care at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Fellowship graduate Dr. Herbert took on major life changes to pursue her destiny in medicine.
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December 2011
Emmy-winning documentary makers produced this film, which examines the broken US health care system, featuring commentary from AzCIM fellows and Dr. Weil.
Watch the trailer
Dr. Weil provides safe and effective tips to reduce anxiety.
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Getting all your vitamins? Dr. Maizes discusses the Vitamin D deficiency epidemic and offers supplement recommendations.
Listen to the 12/2 Dr. Weil interview on NPR, on mental health and his book, Spontaneous Happiness.
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November 2011
New clinic in Phoenix and IM outcomes study
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AzCIM plans to open an Integrative Primary Clinic and begin IM outcomes study
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October 2011
Alumnus David R. Cannon, MD, is featured for exemplary use of IM and his patient-oriented care.
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Jeff Gladd, MD, is blazing ahead with IM practice in his professional and personal life.
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September 2011
Gulshan Sethi, MD, AzCIM Director of Clinical Services, discusses Guided Imagery with Reader's Digest.
In collaboration with the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS), AzCIM is working toward establishing an American Board of Integrative Medicine.
Fellowship Alumna Minerva Santos, MD, featured for her dedication to IM
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Fellowship Director Dr. Low Dog discusses motivation for working out on AOL
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Fellowship alumnus starts IM clinic, expanding the reach of healing-oriented medicine in Arizona.
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August 2011
An insightful blog post on non-organics and how to make smarter food and nutrition choices.
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Dr. Low Dog and many of our Center alumni will be speaking on dietary supplements for pain management. Register now.
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July 2011
Intensive four-year study for medical students at the UA College of Medicine, to begin in August
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Center faculty Dr. Steven Gurgevich interviewed on hypnosis in "East/West: Integrative Medicine"
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Focuses on AzCIM offerings and educational legacy
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June 2011
Tucson Lifestyle interviewed our Center faculty in "Battling Cancer: Bringing More Options to the Fight."
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May 2011
Dr. Naiman says "We Don't Get Sleep Because We Don't 'Get' Sleep" on the Huffington Post.
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April 2011
AzCIM residency curriculum receives STFM Innovative Program Award based on innovation and scalable impact on education.
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Dr. Hilary McClafferty, a pediatrician and Fellowship grad, joins the team and is focused on expanding curriculum in the world's top IM Fellowship.
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Center faculty Drs. Horwitz, Maizes, and Lebensohn are among the "Best Doctors in America."
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Current Fellow Dr. Michele Couri featured for community outreach and successful IM practice model.
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Primary Care Report to deliver unbiased medical news and analysis to primary care providers. Dr. Horwitz joins editorial board.
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March 2011
Dr. Tieraona Low Dog will be delivering a plenary presentation at iMosaic on April 9, from 8:30-10am entitled "Integrative Women's Health," and will be signing books immediately following her talk.
About the conference
Dr. Maizes will be a return presenter at the 10th Annual Women's Mental Health Symposium, on Saturday March 19th at 1:10pm.
http://www.wmh.arizona.edu/register_online
Here is a resource as growing number of patients are calling their clinicians asking about what to do to protect themselves from radiation exposure.
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Dr. Maizes, co-editor of "Integrative Women's Health," will be speaking at the Tucson Festival of Books this Saturday, March 12th at 1pm as part of a panel discussion entitled "Curves Ahead: Trends in Women's Health." Katherine Landherr, MD (Fellowship '08), co-author of "Hands Off My Belly: the Pregnant Woman's Survival Guide to Myths, Mothers and Moods" will also be part of the panel.
Cost: Free Location: University of Arizona Student Union, Tucson Room
http://www.tucsonfestivalofbooks.org/
February 2011
This coming Tuesday, March 1st, tune in to The Dr. Oz Show to watch Dr. Weil, AzCIM Executive Director Dr. Maizes, Dr. Russ Greenfield (Fellowship '99) and Jim Nicolai (Fellowship '02), as they discuss diet and nutrition, mind-body therapies, herbs and supplements, yoga, massage, and more. Check your local listings at www.doctoroz.com/find-station.
See photos of the filming
Health Journeys has compiled free information and resources for those affected by the recent Tucson tragedy.
Visit the webpage
January 2011
Brings Menaka Desikachar to Tucson for only US stop on international tour
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Watch last week's interview with Dr. Weil and Suzanne Somers on healthy ways to detox.
Watch the video online
December 2010
The Integrator Blog names our Center no. 4 in this year's top 10 integrative medicine notables
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November 2010
Dr. Low Dog, director of the Fellowship, was recently interviewed by Integrative Practitioner
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If you didn't get a chance to catch Dr. Weil on The Dr. Oz Show yesterday, watch the videos now
Watch now
October 2010
Tune in to The Dr. Oz Show next Wednesday, Nov. 3 for a special featuring Dr. Andrew Weil.
Check your local listings.
September 2010
2001 Fellowship alum featured for success in and dedication to integrative medicine
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AzCIM Response to "21st Century Snake Oil" piece, and on the integrity of IM
Read the response by Dr. Horwitz
American Academy of Pain Management In partnership with the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine presents the 21st Annual Clinical Meeting, Exploring the Science Practicing The Art in Las Vegas, September 21 - 24, 2010.
July 2010
Health tips for women according to AzCIM experts
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Dr. Weil recently appeared on The Dr. Oz Show
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June 2010
Watch CNN en Espanol coverage of the Nutrition & Health Conference - videos in our press room
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Alumna Myra Muramoto receives grant to start IM anti-tobacco program
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Integrative Medicine in Residency program wins family medicine prize for innovative curriculum
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Dr. Lebensohn, director of IMR, receives Humanism in Medicine award
Nominated by students. Read more...
May 2010
2010 Nutrition-Health Conference photos!
EmpowHer.com, a women's health social media site, releases new videos with Dr. Weil
See the videos
Dr. Newmark releases book on integrative treatment of pediatric ADHD
Read more in our news room
NutritionData blog features our Nutrition & Health Conference
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April 2010
Dr. Low Dog honored for excellence in research and communication
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EmpowHer.com on Dr. Weil's food pyramid
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AzCIM Fellow Dr. Prywes makes the news for integrative treatment of pain
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The Center is honored to present a free meditation workshop with Mingyur Rinpoche at UMC on May 6
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March 2010
The Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine would like to thank all the conference attendees, faculty and our extended integrative mental health network for making this conference a huge success!
Integrative Mental Health Conference Photos
February 2010
Drs. Maizes and Low Dog release book: Integrative Women's Health
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Great clip of Dr. Weil speaking about IM v. alternative medicine
What is integrative medicine?
Corporate Health Improvement Program (CHIP) celebrates 25th year of improving employees' health at major US companies
Read about CHIP and Dr. Pelletier's accomplishments
2002 Fellowship alum Dr. Stephen Brewer releases new book: The Everest Principle
Read release (PDF) on The Everest Principle
January 2010
Watch Dr. Maizes address relevant health issues on the new ABC News CAM site
Watch videos now
November 2009
Dr. Weil on integrative mental health and depression
Read the Huffington Post article
Fellowship Director Dr. Low Dog and alum Dr. Rakel interviewed by WebMD on IBS
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University Medical Center named top US hospital - Dr. Weil mentioned
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Registration is now open for the Integrative Mental Health Conference!
Learn more!
October 2009
10 cheap ways to avoid the doctor in The Chicago Tribune
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An Economy in Need of Holistic Medicine - New York Times
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The Chicago Tribune on Preventative Health, featuring Dr. Steve Devries
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Dr. Maizes on Arizona Illustrated Oct. 15
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Dr. Weil at Bioneers in San Rafael, Oct. 16-18
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Fellowship application deadline extended to Dec. 1
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September 2009
Dr. Weil at Integris Health on Oct. 1
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PR.com interviews Dr. Weil on the problem with modern health care
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Dr. Weil on Martha Stewart
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More good press from Dr. Weil's book tour
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Dr. Weil on NPR, "The Diane Rehm Show" Tuesday Sept. 15
Audio and Transcript
Dr. Weil's recent appearance on VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness with Rustum Roy
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Dr. Weil on Larry King Live, Sept. 10 - video
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Andrew Weil, M.D. -- WHY OUR HEALTH MATTERS -- video
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Dr. Weil releases new book: Why Our Health Matters
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August 2009
Dr. Weil: "What's Wrong With American Medicine?"
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"Let's Take the Stomachache Out of Health Care Reform," Weil on Huffington Post
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"Why I Am a Conservative on Health Care Reform," by Dr. Weil
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/
Dr. Weil on Larry King Live, 9 p.m. (EST) on Aug. 12
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Dr. Weil Weighs in on Health Reform
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Dr. Maizes on Arizona Illustrated Aug. 13
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July 2009
6th Annual Nutrition and Health Conference Public Forum photos.
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Videos of Dr. Weil from the Nutrition and Health Conference
View the series now
"Can Turmeric Relieve Pain?" TIME magazine article.
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Dr. Victoria Maizes on Arizona Illustrated. Topic: Women and Osteoporosis.
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The Nutrition and Health Conference 2009: Leaders, Educators, Physicians.
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Nutrition and Health Conference Photos 2009: Food and Vendors
See more here
The Nutrition and Health Conference 2009: Reading, Listening, Learning.
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June 2009
AzCIM Executive Director, Dr. Victoria Maizes, and AzCIM Fellowship Director, Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, are among the keynote speakers at the 20th Annual Clinical Meeting of the American Academy of Pain Management. The event will be Oct. 8-11 in Phoenix, Az.
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May 2009
Integrative Mental Health Initiative to Shape Mental Health Medicine (PDF)
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Mayor Daley proclaims May 11 official Nutrition and Health Day for the Nutrition Conference (PDF)
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Victoria Maizes, MD interviewed on Arizona Illustrated. Topics include stimulus package funding for IM, Dr. Weil's new book, women and mental health, and much more.
Watch the interview here
Andrew Weil was interviewed on a Chicago-area radio show "Health Radio" Monday morning, May 4. The audio file is available on the web.
Listen Now
April 2009
Hudson Street Press has bought world publishing rights to WHY OUR HEALTH MATTERS: A Vision of Medicine That Can Transform Our Future by Andrew Weil M.D. The book is scheduled for publication on September 8, 2009.
Read the full article here
February 2009
AzCIM alum launches Dr. Dave's Mega-O chocolate truffle company
o3foods.com
Wall Street Journal article on IM by Weil, Chopra, Ornish and Roy
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PureHealthMD, web resource, co-founded by AzCIM 2009 fellow
purehealthmd.com