U.S. Air Force Capt. Mike Love, DMD, PHC, ’18, always knew he had to excel at something. Dr. Love’s younger sister, who seemingly excelled at everything, pushed him to aim high. Motivated by a speech he heard in elementary school, Dr. Love became the high school rifle team commander and class valedictorian and subsequently, the […]
Kelly Boyce, MS, ’16, knew she wanted to be an athletic trainer, but she didn’t know what steps to take to reach her goal. With a tenacious attitude and an inquisitive nature, she worked to achieve her dream. Here, she describes what it took to earn the distinction as the first female athletic trainer for […]
From the streets of New Jersey to the shores of California, Dr. Turcillo’s journey to become an osteopathic physician began with his determination to learn. Growing up during the Great Depression in a cold water flat in Garfield, New Jersey, Joseph Turcillo, DO, MD, FACP, ’59, had nothing but a strong family bond. His mother, […]
According to her classmates, Emily Nieto, DMD, ’14, MPH, ’13, didn’t just say she was going to work in rural communities — she went out and did it. Dr. Nieto’s first experience with dentistry came as a dental assistant at a private practice in high school. The experience left a lasting impression on her. “One […]
As a public health management analyst with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Janelle Anderson, DHEd, ’17, MPH, ’09, plays an important role in shaping the national healthcare landscape. She’s also a professional salsa dancer who enjoys traveling and skydiving. This ATSU-CGHS alumna is committed to living life to the fullest and fulfilling the […]
ATSU-CGHS holds 2018 Commencement Ceremony ATSU-CGHS celebrated achievements of 108 graduates from the class of 2018 at its Commencement Ceremony held at the Mesa Arts Center on Friday, May 25. Graduates were congratulated by ATSU President Craig Phelps, DO, ’84, and ATSU-CGHS Dean Don Altman, DDS, DHSc, EdD, MPH, MBA, MA, ’12. The commencement speaker […]
Educational innovation is a high priority at ATSU. The University’s mission places an emphasis on innovative academic programs, and faculty members are continuously finding new, effective ways to educate students. From course design to novel technology, creative and unique ideas are shaping curricula University-wide. After scouring the course catalog and speaking with dozens of faculty […]
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A network with many roles, the Missouri Area Health Education Centers (MAHEC) network