Dr. George Blue Spruce honored at ATSU
Posted: October 20, 2014
George Blue Spruce, DDS, MPH, spoke at A.T. Still University’s (ATSU) Kirksvlle campus recently as part of the University’s annual Founder’s Day activities and events. Dr. Blue Spruce spoke about the trials and tribulations he faced while growing up and how he overcame them to become the nation’s first American Indian Dentist. His commitment to serving underserved communities, continued goodwill toward several minority-education programs, and ongoing mentorship of students, led to the rededication of the Hero Healer Speaker Series in his name.
ATSU’s series of inspirational guest lectures will now be known as the George Blue Spruce Hero Healer Speaker Series. Dr. Blue Spruce was recognized by ATSU Board of Trustees Chairman G. Scott Drew, DO, FAOCD, ’87, ATSU President Craig Phelps, DO, FAOASM, ’84, and Vice President of Strategic University Partnerships Gary Cloud, PhD, MBA.
Dr. Blue Spruce also participated in ATSU’s new Whole Person Healthcare Exhibit through the Shawnee reading and translation session.
To see Dr. Blue Spruce’s video segment on Kirksville’s ABC broadcast news affliate click here
