UAA dental clinic assists 52 young Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æns with oral care
The UAA dental hygiene program provided free preventative dental care for youth ages 3-17 on Oct. 27 during its annual UAA Cares for Kids Day (formerly UAA Children's Day).
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State legislators honor Master of Public Health program for 20 years of education
Several Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ state legislatures joined the annual Master of Public Health in Public Health Practice symposium to celebrate with faculty, alumni and nearly 40 students from the program.
University of Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ's $1 Million Initiative Eases Financial Burdens for Healthcare Students Pursuing Clinical Placements
Our University of Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ recognizes the shortage of healthcare professionals in Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ and have developed a financial aid initiative to support students in certain program with financial aid and travel assistance for clinical placements that take them away from home.
WWAMI Wilderness Medicine Retreat Fosters Team Building and Readies Med Students for Local Challenges
In Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ's vast wilderness, medical emergencies can occur anywhere. The WWAMI School of Medical Education hosts an annual Wilderness Medicine Retreat at Alyeska Ski Resort to train first-year medical students in essential skills and teamwork through simulated scenarios.
Alumni Spotlight: Jenny Kwon - Providing positive patient care as a medical assistant
Medical assisting alumna shares her experience of working as a certified medical assistant and why she chose a healthcare career.
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