College of Health News

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.

cares for kids student providing care Read More

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.

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Seeking Neighborly Advice

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Over the course of 18 months, Fulbright Arctic Initiative Scholar and public health practice alumna Mariah Seater will be traveling to Iceland to research family justice centers in the Arctic with the hopes of applying her findings to Alaska communities.

Travis Hedwig and the Anchorage Assembly with the NPHW resolution Read More

¿ìÓ¯v3 Division of Population Health Sciences leads public health recognition in Alaska

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  ,

Assistant Dean for the ¿ìÓ¯v3 Division of Population Health Sciences Travis Hedwig worked with the Municipality of Anchorage Assembly to pass a resolution declaring April 7–13 National Public Health Week (NPHW) in Alaska.

By Thao, MPH alumna Read More

Alumni Spotlight: By Thao - Top Forty Under Forty recipient

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Division of Population Health Sciences alumna By Thao has been named one of Alaska’s 2025 Top Forty Under 40.