Students from ATSU’s School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) spearheaded their first National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Care, an initiative promoting provider-patient relationships based on care, personalization and mutual respect. This special, annual initiative is led by the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS), a program housed under the Arnold P. Gold Foundation, and celebrated […]
This is an exciting year for community health center leader (CHC) and ATSU partner, National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC). Not only do they celebrate 50 years of providing available and affordable healthcare to underserved communities, but they also expect to serve 28 million patients at more than 1,300 CHC organizations in more than […]
ATSU was named a Gold Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association (AHA) for 2014. Elite Gold level recipients are awarded for recognizing the importance of a healthy workplace for employees and taking steps to create a culture of wellness. For example, employees have the option of participating in the Still Healthy Lifestyle and Still […]
On Friday, Feb. 20, the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) held its annual Gold Crown Awards in Boston. The Arizona Chapter at ATSU’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) was presented with the ASDA/Crest Oral-B Community Dentistry Award. The Gold Crown Awards are presented to an individual member or chapter in recognition of […]
A.T. Still University’s Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health partnered with the Kirksville Primary School to present the Lessons In A Lunch Box: Healthy Teeth Essentials & Fact About Snacks™ program. All second grade students were provided lunch boxes designed exclusively to teach elementary school children about dental health and healthy diets, and to encourage interest in careers in the dental […]
Physician Assistant Studies (PA) alumni and students, as well as faculty of ATSU’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS), reconnected during the 2015 Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants Primary Care Conference held March 4-7. Recent successes and updates were shared by ATSU-ASHS Dean Randy Danielsen, PhD, PA-C, Bert Simon, DHSc, PA-C, Geoffrey Hoffa, DHSc, […]
Thanks to a generous donation by Henry Schein Cares Foundation (HSC), needed dental supplies used by the Portable Dental Program and Humanitarian Outreach Program at ATSU’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, will be replenished. Since 2012, HSC’s Global Product Donation Program has provided essential dental materials ranging from all type and scope. Supplies […]
At the July 30, 2014, meeting of the Council on Osteopathic Postdoctoral Training Institutions (COPTI), Still OPTI received the maximum, five-year approval for continuing accreditation with zero deficiencies. This accreditation renewal ensures that Still OPTI will continue to serve as the academic sponsor for its member institutions, providing resources for faculty development, research mentorship, scholarly […]
Congratulations to second-year ATSU-Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health student, Cristin Haase – one of ten mentors chosen to represent American Indian youth through the inaugural Dreamstarter© program. The Dreamstarter program is an initiative of “Running Strong for American Indian Youth,” an organization which helps jump-start the dreams of American Indian youth by creating […]
Congratulations to Erlinda Cisneros-Johnson for receiving the Arizona campus Employee Excellence Award for the fourth quarter of 2014. Cisneros-Johnson serves as the administrative assistant to faculty and staff of the Advanced Occupational Therapy Department, and was nominated for her unwavering commitment to its members, as well as other areas of ATSU. She is also well-known among […]