UMC to discontinue level 1 trauma care

Service could remain available if another local hospital agrees to enter partnership

UMC will no longer offer Level 1 trauma care at year's end if no other southern Arizona hospital joins it in a partnership to offer Level 1 trauma care.

University Medical Center officials said yesterday it does not have the staff or space to be Southern Arizona's only Level 1 trauma center - which has the capacity to efficiently handle any medical emergency.

UMC's decision comes two weeks after the Tucson Medical Center announced it would be closing its Level 1 trauma center because of financial losses.

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Undeclared junior Lindsey Wilkerson, standing, talks to international studies junior Meredith Smith, right, and physical education professor Samantha King yesterday morning outside of the Administration building about the recent bombing of Afghanistan. Smith and King were among protesters rallying against the bombing of Afghanistan.

Trend progresses toward merging of academia and industry

Trend toward merging of academia and industry state-wide

As part of a movement toward pairing together academia and industry, four UA professors have started a company to turn their research into a product, despite some concern that the company may be a conflict of the professors' interests.

The company will create a new type of microscope-like device that will allow doctors in rural areas to more easily obtain second opinions for a prognosis, extending the reach of rural medicine statewide.

Wildcats unimpressive in win

UA volleyball team struggles continue versus Cal

The UA women's volleyball team has battled inconsistency during the early portion of the 2001 season, and last night was no different.

The Wildcats struggled in their 3-1 (30-21, 30-23, 27-30, 30-21) victory over California last night in Berkeley, Calif.

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Wildcats unimpressive in win

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Hagler, "Furnexistential" comic should just stop

Using Jason Aillaud's Wednesday letter as a springboard, I would also like to express my dislike for Josh Hagler and his comic. Despite his comic being the worst in the paper, Josh Hagler remains the illustrations editor...

Soul from the sole

Internationally famous "barefoot diva" to perform at Centennial

Many famous musicians have certain traditions and habits they follow before, during and after a performance. For internationally renowned vocalist Cesaria Evora, going sans shoes is a must.

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