Cincinnati Enquirer: COVID-19 vaccines and mammograms
March 2, 2021
UC's Mary Mahoney, MD, discusses how the COVID-19 vaccine could impact readings from mammograms.
You asked for it, and we listened. Introducing the UC Alumni Association’s new health series for Bearcats to learn from our experts on various health topics. Our clinical experts will explore the COVID-19 pandemic, racial inequities in healthcare, resilience during times of stress, and more.
Tuesday, March 16
Noon - 1 p.m.
In celebration of Social Work Month in March, the UC School of Social Work Alumni Board presents a Hot Topic session that addresses the new challenges in identifying, understanding, and addressing grief during these times of great change. This free virtual training session presented by Diane Wright, LISW-S, Vice President of Quality Management and Compliance, Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health, will offer 1 clock hour of continuing education, which is approved for Ohio Social Workers and pending for Counselors.
Tuesday, March 23
Noon - 12:45 p.m.
Join the physicians and expert staff featured in Season 5 of UC Health’s award-winning “Behind the Scenes” miniseries. Hear first-hand about their roles and responsibilities, and engage in an exclusive Q&A experience just for Bearcat alumni. Check out the “Behind the Scenes” Season 5 trailer here.
UC clinicians and researchers have been on the front lines of the region's response to COVID-19, truly making our community proud. The Crisis Response Fund supports the immediate and ongoing needs of UC Health clinicians and staff as they continue to understand, treat and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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March 2, 2021
UC's Mary Mahoney, MD, discusses how the COVID-19 vaccine could impact readings from mammograms.
February 24, 2021
Climbing the ranks in the research field isn’t easy. Doing it with a physical disability is even more difficult. But Christina Wicker is doing just that at the University of Cincinnati.
February 23, 2021
E. Steve Woodle, MD, professor of surgery at the University of Cincinnati, authored a study that shows that 15 years after transplantation no difference in kidney transplant survival or patient survival rates were found between kidney transplant patients who received long-term corticosteroids versus those who had corticosteroid eliminated early.
February 22, 2021
Shaina Horner, a clinical researcher in the Division of Infectious Diseases used her connections in the local Latinx community to help recruit a diverse population for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trial.
February 19, 2021
This week, more than 130 hospitals, research foundations, fundraising organizations and patient advocacy groups asked the Biden administration to put cancer patients first in the next stage of the rollout. The letter, which was signed by leaders at the UC Cancer Center, says research in the past year shows that COVID-19 patients with cancer have twice the death rate than those without cancer.
February 17, 2021
Millions of Americans are living without power in their homes during frigid temperatures this week. Safety and security comprise the second of five facets of wellness design, and being secure in your living space is essential to your well-being. A UC expert weighs in on ways to cope.