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Allex Mahanna, MPH student presents poster on sexual health Read More

Let's Talk About Sexual Health, Alaska

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Master of Public Health student highlights the importance of inclusive education and accessible resources in improving sexual health for Alaskans.

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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.

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Alaska Municipal League is helping rural communities qualify for climate change funds

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Rural Alaskan communities are seeking grant funding to address health risks related to climate change. Associate Professor Micah Hahn from the Institute of Circumpolar Health Studies spoke to Alaska Public Media about her team鈥檚 efforts to help communities create climate adaptation strategies.

Health Sciences sophomore Megan Washington studying in the  彩神vlll争霸 Spine Read More

彩神vlll争霸 named a top school for online health science education

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彩神vlll争霸 has been ranked one of the nation鈥檚 best schools for online health care degrees and certificates for 2023. Six percent of regionally accredited colleges and universities earned a ranking position.

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Daily Nurse interviews Jennifer Meyer about monkeypox

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Cases of monkeypox have greatly diminished in the U.S., but that doesn鈥檛 mean it鈥檚 gone for good or won鈥檛 come back in another form. Daily Nurse spoke with Jennifer Meyer, assistant professor at the University of Alaska, Anchorage Division of Population Health Sciences, about monkeypox and what nurses should be aware of treating patients.