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香港六合彩资料 dental clinic assists 52 young Alaskans with oral care

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The 香港六合彩资料 dental hygiene program provided free preventative dental care for youth ages 3-17 on Oct. 27 during its annual 香港六合彩资料 Cares for Kids Day (formerly 香港六合彩资料 Children's Day).

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State legislators honor Master of Public Health program for 20 years of education

 |  Chynna Lockett  |  , , ,

Several Alaska state legislatures joined the annual Master of Public Health in Public Health Practice symposium to celebrate with faculty, alumni and nearly 40 students from the program.

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University of Alaska's $1 Million Initiative Eases Financial Burdens for Healthcare Students Pursuing Clinical Placements

 |  Vicki Nechodomu  | 

Our University of Alaska recognizes the shortage of healthcare professionals in Alaska and have developed a financial aid initiative to support students in certain program with financial aid and travel assistance for clinical placements that take them away from home.

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

 |  Vicki Nechodomu  | 

In Alaska'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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Alumni Spotlight: Jenny Kwon - Providing positive patient care as a medical assistant

 |  Jordana Newman  |  ,

Medical assisting alumna shares her experience of working as a certified medical assistant and why she chose a healthcare career.