A Texas medical school offers a unique pipeline program for future doctors

How AI may impact libraries, research, information retrieval

George Floyd protest offerings displayed at ASU Art Museum

A Texas medical school offers a unique pipeline program for future doctors

EL PASO, Texas – As Texas faces a doctor shortage, a new program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso gives prospective medical students resources to encourage them to pursue their education and practice in state.

A computer used to find books and media at Litchfield Park Library on April 18, 2024. Integrating artificial intelligence into library services may change the way information is retrieved and categorized. (Photo by Kayla Mae Jackson/Cronkite News)

How AI may impact libraries, research, information retrieval
Nana Osei-Kofi looks at signs displayed at the “Twin Flames” exhibit in Tempe on Feb. 2, 2024. “It is an honor to be able to steward what other people have offered as their protest, as their pain, as their own,” says Jeanelle Austin, executive director of the George Floyd Global Memorial. (Photo by Kevinjonah Paguio/Cronkite News)

George Floyd protest offerings displayed at ASU Art Museum

New hospital in Navajo Nation improving care access and quality

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New hospital in Navajo Nation improving care access and quality

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Sage Memorial Hospital’s new $177 million medical facility is set to open in October. (Photo by Kevinjonah Paguio/Cronkite News)

Sage Memorial to expand health care access with new medical facility

Sage Memorial to expand health care access with new medical facility

One of Sage Memorial’s mobile health care units displays its mission statement. “We’re hoping to provide comprehensive health care services,” said Kathryn Barron, nurse practitioner and director of outpatient services and community health at Sage Memorial. (Photo by Kevinjonah Paguio/Cronkite News)

Sage Memorial improving health outcomes

Sage Memorial improving health outcomes

Rattlesnake Ready trainer Cody Will holds Arlo before having the dog run past a rattlesnake to his owner. Photo taken in Cave Creek on April 24. (Photo by Emily Mai/Cronkite News)

Business trains dogs to avoid rattlesnakes

Business trains dogs to avoid rattlesnakes

Charisma Osborne's dream of playing in the WNBA took a step forward by getting drafted, but now the real test begins as she vies for one of Phoenix's final roster spots. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

WNBA rookies fight steep odds to realize dream with help of former coaches

WNBA rookies fight steep odds to realize dream with help of former coaches

The Salton Sea in Southern California used to be a popular tourist destination, but the environment has been decimated through agricultural runoff and natural disasters as the water recedes. Photo taken on April 6. (Photo by Jack Orleans/Cronkite News)

Salton Sea residents have asthma at higher rates

Salton Sea residents have asthma at higher rates

A patron at Stacy’s at Melrose who identified herself as Vivian Orbweaver, left, first became active in the Goth scene two years ago, and since then has found her place. Orbweaver said she "knew I was Goth because I felt it deep in my bones and couldn’t deny it.” (Photo by Sam Ballesteros/Cronkite News)

Arizona’s Goth scene is gaining prominence due to events, exposure

Arizona’s Goth scene is gaining prominence due to events, exposure

Although he was disappointed in how the Phoenix Suns’ finished the season, owner Matt Ishbia said he remains confident about the future. (Photo by Huston Dunston/Cronkite News)

Mat Ishbia encouraged about Phoenix Suns’ future despite sweep

Mat Ishbia encouraged about Phoenix Suns’ future despite sweep

The Justa Center in downtown Phoenix has worked for years to assist unhoused older adults in the community. (Photo by Crystal N. Aguilar/Cronkite News)

Feds fund projects that aid older adults experiencing homelessness

Feds fund projects that aid older adults experiencing homelessness