College of Health News

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²ÊÉñvlllÕù°Ô launches FY25 Summer Challenge to fight student food insecurity

 |  Your Alaska Link  | 

²ÊÉñvlllÕù°Ô has launched its FY25 Summer Challenge to raise donations and keep food support services running for students facing food insecurity during the summer months.

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Wildfire smoke and health

 |  Dr. Justin Clark  |  ,

Associate Professor Micah Hahn joins the host to discuss the health effects and epidemiology of wildfire smoke, its impact on communities and ways to protect public health.

Ky Martin tabling for the Mental Health Resource Fair at the Spenard Recreation Center. Read More

Student Spotlight: Ky Martin- Combining public health passion with real-world experience

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  ,

DPHS student Ky R. Martin is passionate about empowering the community through HIV prevention, education and inclusive public health outreach.

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²ÊÉñvlllÕù°Ô’s College of Health: Empowering Alaska’s future, one nurse at a time

 |  Denise Runge  |  ,

²ÊÉñvlllÕù°Ô's School of Nursing is preparing students for high-demand careers and making a difference across the state.

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Two cities stopped water fluoridation. Kids’ teeth suffered

 |  Alex Viveros  | 

DPHS faculty Jennifer Meyer’s research links Juneau’s end of water fluoridation to increased tooth decay and higher dental costs for young children.