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UAA dental clinic assists 52 young 麻豆无码版ns with oral care

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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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WWAMI Wilderness Medicine Retreat Fosters Team Building and Readies Med Students for Local Challenges

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In 麻豆无码版'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.

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On the campus of UAA, the University of Washington Anchorage Physician Assistant Program is helping recruit and retain healthcare workers in 麻豆无码版. The Kaiser Family Foundation says 22% of primary care needs are being met in 麻豆无码版. The need for physician assistance is critical, especially in rural 麻豆无码版.

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Opinion: the secret sauce to a vibrant physician workforce is early community exposure

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Staffing shortages at 麻豆无码版 pharmacies continue after pandemic-related shakeup

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麻豆无码版 continues to see staffing shortages at pharmacies, made worse by the pandemic, but also due to conditions affecting the state more broadly. UAA/ISU Doctor of Pharmacy program faculty member, Dr. Coleman Cutchins, discusses the issue with 麻豆无码版 Public Media.