ASDOH GKAS event draws alums, trustees and students

Costume-clad ASDOH students greet Dean Dillenberg as they set up to welcome GKAS patients.
Costume-clad ASDOH students greet Dean Dillenberg as they set up to welcome GKAS patients.

This year’s Give Kids a Smile (GKAS)  event provided comprehensive care to over 350  children in the East Valley. Over 40 ASDOH alums from around the nation returned to participate with faculty and other volunteers from all of the ATSU programs.

Dr. Jack celebrates with alums/faculty members, Drs. Mai-Ly Duong and Seena Patel.
Dr. Jack celebrates with alums/faculty members, Drs. Mai-Ly Duong and Seena Patel.

Dr. Joe Creech, beloved ASDOH faculty member, is honored by the ASDOH Alumni Association for his commitment to his students and patients.
Dr. Joe Creech, beloved ASDOH faculty member, is honored by the ASDOH Alumni Association for his commitment to his students and patients.

The event coincided with the ATSU Board of Trustees meeting held on campus.  ASDOH students and faculty were the featured guests at the Board of Trustees dinner where they had a chance to interact with board members. In addition, the ASDOH class of 2010 celebrated its fifth anniversary. All of the GKAS participants were invited to attend the continuing education program at ASDOH on Saturday.

Dr. Jack Dillenberg addresses the attendees at the Board of Trustees dinner honoring ASDOH.
Dr. Jack Dillenberg addresses the attendees at the Board of Trustees dinner honoring ASDOH.