College of Health News

Keely Livingston, MPH student, smiles as she stands in a field of red flowers wearing a flannel shirt. Read More

Graduate student spotlight: Keely Livingston

 |  Jordana Newman  |  , , , ,

From campus food pantries to statewide health initiatives, Keely Livingston is turning passion into purpose. Keely’s journey into public health began with hands-on work in food security during her undergrad years at Montana State and led her to enroll in UAA's Master of Public Health Program.

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Fungi and spruce may help solve ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµâ€™s plastic pollution problem

 |  ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Beacon: Yereth Rosen  |  ,

DPHS Public Health Professor Philippe Amstislavski leads research using spruce and fungi to create biodegradable alternatives to plastic, addressing ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµâ€™s pollution challenges.

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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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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.