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Health News from UC

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A non-surgical approach for colorectal cancer

January 27, 2026

The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center's Ian Paquette and patient Patty Goering were featured in a Jacksonville television station News4Jax report on nonsurgical options to treat colorectal cancer.

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Hoxworth Blood Center asks snow angels to help replenish blood supply

January 26, 2026

Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is calling on all eligible blood donors in the Cincinnati area to be our snow angels as we recover from winter weather and closures. Each day, Hoxworth relies on 450 donors to meet the needs at more than 30 local hospitals.

5

Doctor urges caution when clearing snow

January 26, 2026

The University of Cincinnati's Rani Nasser, MD, was featured in a Fox 19 report discussing ways to stay safe when shoveling snow after winter storms.

6

UC pharmacy alum teaches STEM to students

January 23, 2026

The Dayton Daily News highlighted the journey of University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy alumnus Doug Wurtzbacher, who now runs STEM after school programs and camps for students through his business iCode.


BEARCATS/Health events are open to all University of Cincinnati alumni, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other class or status protected by applicable law.

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Jennifer Theiss

Senior Director, Alumni Engagement, College of Medicine

513-556-8160