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OPIOIDS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS' CULPABILITY
e ever-growing list of veterans waiting for medical
treatment has led to over-prescribed opioid pain medication.
It is clear this is a problem that can only be fixed when
everyone in the Veterans Affairs' medical community is on
the same page. Veteran Pete Savo offers a compelling look at
this critical issue facing our country today.
By Dr. Pietro Savo
INNOVATIONS & OPERATIONS
40 HEALTH PROGRAMS DOMINATED STUDENT
INFORMATION REQUESTS IN 2016
A close look at last year's top five health programs based
on data reported in the "Sparkroom 2016 Year-End Higher
Education Inquiry Generation Review."
By Kathy Bryan
44 HOW TO GET YOUR GRADUATES TO COME
TO YOU
Once our students graduate, our relationship changes, and we
no longer have classroom face-to-face connections. Figuring
out a communication plan to stay in touch and nurture
relationships with your alumni has lasting benefits.
By June Gudeman