Don Altman, DDS, DHSc, EdD, MPH, MBA, MA, ’12, dean, A.T. Still University-College of Graduate Health Studies (ATSU-CGHS), has been appointed the interim dean of ATSU’s Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) effective May 10, 2016. Dr. Altman’s appointment follows the retirement announcement of current ATSU-MOSDOH Dean Chris Halliday, DDS, MPH. “Dr. Altman […]
Growing up in the small town of Chico, Calif., Farris Chappell, AuD, ’17, ATSU-ASHS, attributes her pursuit of a doctorate degree to her parent’s ongoing love, support and encouragement to go after higher education. Chappell was originally enrolled in courses for her intended major of speech pathology. However, after she started taking classes in audiology, […]
The Missouri Humanities Council (MHC) has awarded a grant of $2,500 to the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine and International Center for Osteopathic History (MOM-ICOH) in support of the project, “Osteopathic Collection Inventory“. The MHC is the only state-wide agency in Missouri devoted exclusively to humanities education for citizens of all ages. It has served as […]
Occupational Therapy (OT) alumni and students met with ASHS Vice Dean Ann Lee Burch, OT Department Chair Rachel Diamant, and OT faculty during the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference. The following is a summary of the updates shared: OT residential students continue to stay involved on campus and in the community through interprofessional education […]
Spring is here and with it comes blooming flowers, high pollen counts, and other seasonal allergy triggers—leaving millions to bear through the season, or take medication to reduce symptoms. Linda MacConnell, PA-C, MAEd, MPAS, assistant professor at ATSU-Arizona School of Health Sciences, suggests these tips to curb uncomfortable seasonal allergies. Start with control. The best […]
Four A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) students can be called true pioneers since they are the first ATSU-ASHS cohort at the Albany Area Primary Health Care in Albany, Georgia. Lindsay Collins, Jennifer Clark, Clair Crumrine, and Kate Nemecek, class of 2016 physician assistant (PA) studies students, are currently finishing their clinical rotations […]
The Outstanding Medical Education Research Poster and Presentation Award was presented to four ATSU-SOMA faculty members at the recent American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) meeting in Washington, D.C. Samuel Ikonne, PhD, Anna Campbell, PhD, Kate Whelihan, MPH, and Joy Lewis, DO, PhD, received the award for their poster presentation: Lecture capture technology, […]
A.T. Still University, in partnership with Adelante Healthcare, celebrated its Free Community Health & Wellness Day event — a day where Arizona campus programs work in a collaborative environment to offer healthcare services to the community. Approximately 80 members of the community attended, many of whom said they rely on the event as their healthcare […]
Lauren Kinser, MPH-Dental Emphasis, ’17, A.T. Still University-College of Graduate Health Studies, is one of several students who have been selected to receive a scholarship through the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). Lauren will accept the scholarship award during NRHA’s annual Health Equity Conference on May 10, 2016 in Minneapolis. Congratulations Lauren! About NRHA The […]
A.T. Still University’s Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH), in collaboration with Affinia Healthcare, provided free dental education and restorative care to Ray Miller Elementary in Kirksville, Mo. During the all-day event ATSU-MOSDOH students and Affinia Healthcare staff provided dental services to underserved children. A total of 574 elementary students were in attendance, […]