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College of Health News
Two cities stopped water fluoridation. Kids’ teeth suffered
DPHS faculty Jennifer Meyer’s research links Juneau’s end of water fluoridation to increased tooth decay and higher dental costs for young children.
‘Tomorrow — remember you are still a learner’
Darren Tivnan, valedictorian and radiologic technology graduate, speaks at commencement May 7, 2025, at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ.
Through disciplined planning, Idaho State’s College of Pharmacy is innovating and thriving
The UAA/ISU Doctor of Pharmacy Program shows that now more than ever, leadership comes down to knowing when and how to pivot—adapting with purpose to serve communities across Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ and Idaho.
Dying to learn from UAA’s human cadavers
Sarah Beam, assistant professor of medical education for WWAMI, recently led a tour of UAA’s anatomy lab, where students from undergraduate, occupational therapy, and medical programs gain hands-on experience learning from real human donors.
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