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Babies born to mothers from rural ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ areas are more likely to be preterm, study finds

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Micah Hahn associate professor for the Institute of Circumpolar Health recently discussed research she co-authored examining preterm births in ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥.

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Let's Talk About Sexual Health, ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥

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Master of Public Health student highlights the importance of inclusive education and accessible resources in improving sexual health for ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ns.

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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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ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ Municipal League is helping rural communities qualify for climate change funds

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Rural ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥n 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 ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ Public Media about her team’s efforts to help communities create climate adaptation strategies.

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ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ named a top school for online health science education

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