College of Health News

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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.

UAA dental hygiene student Michelle Duot-Kelley examines x-rays at the UAA Dental Clinic during the Cares for Kids event on October 18, 2024. Read More

UAA's Dental Clinic serves up smiles and free services

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UAA's College of Health hosts Cares for Kids annually, where dental students give back to the community by providing free preventive dental care to youth aged 3 to 17.

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Strengthening Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s health care response to violence

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School of Nursing professor and founder of Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy Angelia Trujillo discusses the importance of equipping Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ's healthcare professionals with the tools they need to provide quality care.

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Building Confidence Through Collaboration: UAA's medical assisting program and Simulation Center

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Students in the medical assisting program at the UAA College of Health benefit from a unique collaboration with the Interprofessional Health Sciences Simulation Center.

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Faculty Spotlight: Teresa Lowe Honored as PA of the Year

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Teresa Lowe, a Lecturer for the MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant Program, a partnership between UAA and the University of Washington School of Medicine, has been recognized as PA of the Year for her outstanding contributions to the field.