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Travis Hedwig and the Anchorage Assembly with the NPHW resolution Read More

UAA Division of Population Health Sciences leads public health recognition in Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ

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Assistant Dean for the UAA Division of Population Health Sciences Travis Hedwig worked with the Municipality of Anchorage Assembly to pass a resolution declaring April 7–13 National Public Health Week (NPHW) in Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ.

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Babies born to mothers from rural Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ areas are more likely to be preterm, study finds

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Micah Hahn associate professor for the Institute of Circumpolar Health recently discussed research she co-authored examining preterm births in Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ.

Savannah Ivanoff wearing traditional Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Native clothing in Unalakleet Read More

Alumni Spotlight: Savannah Ivanoff - Improving health outcomes through clinical pharmacy

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Savannah Ivanoff, a UAA Division of Population Health Sciences alumna, fondly remembers the supportive environment at UAA as she now pursues her Doctor of Pharmacy.

Allex Mahanna, MPH student presents poster on sexual health Read More

Let's Talk About Sexual Health, Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ

 |  Allex Mahanna and Sofia Sytniak  |  ,

Master of Public Health student highlights the importance of inclusive education and accessible resources in improving sexual health for Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æns.

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What would happen if fluoride were removed from the water supply under a Trump presidency?

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Assistant Professor for the Division of Population Health Sciences, Jennifer Meyer cites her research on the importance of fluoride in drinking water.