University of Arizona Health Sciences Style and Usage Guide

University of Arizona Health Sciences

Located on campuses in Tucson, Phoenix and Gilbert, Arizona, the University of Arizona Health Sciences is one of the top-ranked academic medical centers in the southwestern United States. UArizona Health Sciences includes the College of Health Sciences, College of Medicine – Phoenix, College of Medicine – Tucson, College of Nursing, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, and Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. In addition, 16 UArizona Health Sciences centers and programs focus on cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, pain and addiction, and respiratory diseases; biomedical informatics, health technology innovation and simulation training; and health disparities, precision health care and treatments, and pandemic preparedness. A leader in next-generation education, research, clinical care and public outreach, UArizona Health Sciences employs approximately 3,000 people, has approximately 6,700 students and 900 faculty members, and garners more than $300 million in research grants and contracts annually. 

On second reference, “UArizona Health Sciences.”

In subsequent references, “Health Sciences” is acceptable for internal audiences.

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The University of Arizona

In news communications and other written communications intended for external audiences, it is “the University of Arizona” on first reference and “the university” on second reference. When the name stands alone in text — such as in titles, headings or website footers — it is “The University of Arizona.” In internal communications, it is “the University” on second reference.

The name can be abbreviated to “UArizona” on second reference, but never “the U of A” (unless the phrase appears in a direct quotation).

Be careful to note when “the” is needed. If you’re not sure which form to use, try reading the sentence with the full name to see which sounds correct.

Incorrect: At University of Arizona, we believe in our land-grant mission.
Correct: At the University of Arizona, we believe in our land-grant mission.
Incorrect: All the University of Arizona employees are invited to attend.
Correct: All UArizona employees are invited to attend.

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The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson

The University of Arizona College of Medicine is located in Tucson. When preparing materials that are specific to the UArizona College of Medicine in Tucson, on first reference the name should read, “the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.”

NOTE: The name includes a “space” followed by an “en dash” followed by a “space” between Medicine and Tucson. What’s an en dash? The en dash (–) is slightly wider than the hyphen (-) but narrower than the em dash (—). How do I type one? For MAC: hold down the Option key and press the Minus key. For PC: type the hyphen character on the alphanumeric keypad, Word will change the cursor. Hold down the [Alt] key and type 0150 on the numeric keypad.

On subsequent text references, it is acceptable to shorten the name to “UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson.” Acceptable second references also include: “the College” and “the medical college.” On second or subsequent references, “College” (capitalized) may be used in internal and promotional materials produced by that specific college. In other instances (news releases and other material for external audiences), “college” should be lowercase on second or subsequent references.

For the sake of brevity, “COM – Tucson” is allowed for internal publications ONLY and in headlines and second references on the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson website.    

Example:    The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson admitted its first class of medical students in 1967.

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The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix is located on the Phoenix Biomedical Campus (now the Phoenix Bioscience Core). (NOTE: The name includes an “en dash” between Medicine and Phoenix.)

On first reference in text, in titles, signage, news releases and other formal uses, the University of Arizona is spelled out. On subsequent text references, it is acceptable to shorten the name to “UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.” Acceptable second references also include: “the College,” and “the medical college.” On second or subsequent references, “College” (capitalized) may be used in internal and promotional materials produced by that specific college. In other instances (news releases and other material for external audiences), “college” should be lowercase on second or subsequent references.

For the sake of brevity, “COM – Phoenix” is allowed for internal publications ONLY and in headlines and second references on the UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix website.

Example:    The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix admitted its first class of medical students in 2007 (class of 2011).

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The University of Arizona College of Nursing

The University of Arizona College of Nursing or the “UArizona College of Nursing” are the accepted names. The College should not be abbreviated “CON” or “C of N,” and generally is not referred to as a “school” of nursing or a “nursing school”; “college” is the preferred term. For the sake of brevity, “CON” is allowed for internal communications and upon second references only if necessary on the UArizona College of Nursing website.

On second or subsequent references, “College” (capitalized) may be used in internal and promotional materials produced by that specific college. In other instances (news releases and other material for external audiences), “college” should be lowercase on second or subsequent references.

Example: The College of Nursing is in Tucson.
Example: (on second reference in College of Nursing publications):
The college offers many opportunities, or The College offers many opportunities.
Example  (on second reference in material for external audiences):
 The college has excellent staff.

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The University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy

The University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy or the “UArizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy” are the accepted names and on second referece, the "Coit College of Pharmacy." The College should not be abbreviated “COP” or “C of P,” and generally is not referred to as a “school” of pharmacy or a “pharmacy school”; “college” is the preferred term. For the sake of brevity, “COP” is allowed for internal publications aand second references on the Coit College of Pharmacy website.

On second or subsequent references, “College” (capitalized) may be used in internal and promotional materials produced by that specific college. In other instances (news releases and other material for external audiences), “college” should be lowercase on second or subsequent references.

Example The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy is in Tucson.
Example: (on second reference in Coit College of Pharmacy publications):
The college offers many opportunities, or The College offers many opportunities.
Example: (on second reference in material for external audiences):
The college has excellent staff.

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The University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health

The University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health is the official name of the College. “UArizona Zuckerman College of Public Health” can be used on second reference. It generally is not referred to as a “school” of public health or a “public health school”; “college” is the preferred term. The acronym “MEZCOPH” is not to be used in external communications materials. For the sake of brevity, “MEZCOPH” is allowed for internal publications (memos, reports) and upon second references on the UArizona Zuckerman College of Public Health website.

Example: (on first reference external communications):
The University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health is in Tucson.
Example:  (on second reference in UArizona Zuckerman College of Public Health publications): 
 UArizona Zuckerman College of Public Health.
 The UArizona Zuckerman College of Public Health has excellent staff.
Example

(on second and subsequent references):     
 “The College” (capitalized) may be used on marketing and promotional materials. In other instances (news releases and other material for external audiences), “college” (lowercase) should be used on second or subsequent references.

  1. The College offers many opportunities. (Marketing/Promotional material).
  2. The college offers many opportunities. (News Releases)

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Banner Health

Headquartered in Arizona, Banner Health is one of the largest nonprofit health care systems in the country. The system owns and operates 28 acute-care hospitals, the Banner Health Network, Banner – University Medicine, Banner Medical Group, long-term care centers, outpatient surgery centers and an array of other services, including family clinics, home care and hospice services, pharmacies and a nursing registry. Banner Health is in six states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada and Wyoming.

 

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Banner – University Medicine

With locations in Tucson (Main and South Campus) and Phoenix, this academic medical network was created through the partnership of Banner Health and the University of Arizona. Banner – University Medicine serves as the primary clinical partner for the University of Arizona Health Sciences.

  • Banner – University Medicine is the Banner division that was formed in 2015 that all of the below entities fall under.
  • Banner Children’s at Diamond Children’s Medical Center
        Diamond Children’s is acceptable on second reference
  • Banner Health
  • Banner – University Medicine
  • Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix
        Banner – UMC Phoenix is acceptable on second reference
  • Banner – University Medical Center South
        Banner – UMC South is acceptable on second reference
  • Banner – University Medical Center Tucson
        Banner – UMC Tucson is acceptable on second reference
  • Banner – University Medical Group

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Trauma Centers

Trauma centers provide comprehensive emergency medical services to patients experiencing traumatic injuries. The Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma System has established criteria and standards for designating trauma centers at varying levels based on a hospital’s resources and capabilities.

When referring to a designated trauma center, the word “Level” is capitalized, and the designated level is written as a Roman numeral; the phrase “trauma center” remains lowercase.

Example: In 2012, the ADHS granted provisional status to Banner – University Medical Center South as a Level III trauma center.
Example: Banner – University Medical Center Tucson is Southern Arizona’s only Level I trauma center.

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University of Arizona Health Sciences Centers and Institutes

University of Arizona Health Sciences is home to many centers that are dedicated to specific areas of research, clinical care, teaching and community service.

On second or subsequent references, “Center” (capitalized) is appropriate in internal and promotional materials produced by that specific center. In other instances (news releases and other material for external audiences), “center” should be lowercase on second or subsequent references.

Example Steele Children’s Research Center.
Example (in Center publications): The Center offers the latest treatments.
Example (on second reference in materials for external audiences):
The center has excellent staff.

For a partial list of frequently referred-to centers, see Frequently Referred-to Entities.

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The University of Arizona Foundation

Incorporated in 1958, the University of Arizona Foundation provides assistance to the University of Arizona in four areas: fundraising, asset management, facilitation and the transfer of intellectual property.

On second reference, “the UArizona Foundation” is correct, but never “the Arizona Foundation.”

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Arizona Board of Regents

Arizona Board of Regents is the correct name of the governing body for Arizona’s public university system. Accepted second references are “the Regents” and “ABOR,” never “BOR.”

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Arizona Legislature

The Arizona Legislature is the state’s official governing body. On second reference, capitalize “Legislature” when specifically referring to that body; lowercase “legislature” when it is used generically.

Example: (when referring to the Arizona Legislature):
Both houses of the Legislature adjourned today.    
Example:

No legislature ever has approved such an amendment.

Capitalize “House” and “Senate” when “Arizona” is dropped, but the reference is to Arizona’s governmental bodies specifically.

Example: The (Arizona) House adjourned today.

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