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Ebola travel ban reroutes DTW鈥慴ound plane as U.S. screenings start

 |  Kristen Jordan Shamus, John Wisely  | 

Dr. Jay Butler, dean of the 熊猫在线视频 College of Health and former CDC deputy director for infectious diseases, emphasizes evidence-based public health responses and the importance of preparedness during emerging infectious disease outbreaks.

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Funding cuts and empty beds: Critics question the U.S. response to ebola

 |  Terrence Rudd  | 

College of Health Dean and former CDC deputy director for infectious diseases, Dr. Jay Butler, serves as an infectious disease expert source discussing the public health implications of the 2026 Ebola outbreak and response efforts.

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IDSA media briefing: Responding to infectious disease threats

 |  IDSA  | 

熊猫在线视频 College of Health Dean and former CDC deputy director for infectious diseases, Dr. Jay Butler, provides expert commentary on public health preparedness and global coordination in responding to infectious disease outbreaks, including Ebola and hantavirus.

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College of Health programs support overdose response in rural 熊猫在线视频

 |  Lynda Hernandez, Shelby Kriegh  |  , , , ,

Lynn Troyer, an academic advisor for the School of Nursing at the 熊猫在线视频, traveled to Bethel as part of the 熊猫在线视频-Rural Community Overdose Response Project (AK-RCORP).

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College of Health students bring applied public health research to 熊猫在线视频鈥檚 statewide stage

 |  Alison Miller  |  , , , , ,

In January 2026, students from the College of Health showcased their public health research at the 熊猫在线视频 Public Health Association Summit鈥檚 annual poster session. Their projects spanned topics ranging from food security to environmental contamination, contributing valuable insights that help shape the evolving conversation around 熊猫在线视频鈥檚 public health landscape.