College of Health News

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When the temperature hits 70, ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ns feel the heat — and start suffering health ills

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According to results from research led by Micah Hahn, an environmental epidemiologist here at UAA, ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ns' health starts suffering when temperatures climb to 70 degrees, and that local and state officials should consider policies to respond to heat-related health problems that are expected to increase as the climate continues to warm.

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MSW alumni Kim Kovol appointed acting DFCS commissioner

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UAA Master of Social Work alumni Kim Kovol recently was appointed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy as acting commissioner of the new ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ Department of Family and Community Services.

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MLS team research presented at national conference

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The medical laboratory science (MLS) research team presents at the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Scientist conference.

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UAA graduates help address pharmacy workforce shortages in ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥

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Graduates from the ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥â€™s (UAA) Doctor of Pharmacy Program have proven to be instrumental in helping the state address its pharmaceutical workforce shortage.

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UAA receives $4M grant to bolster health care workforce

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UAA’s College of Health received a $4 million federal grant to support ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥â€™s health care workforce by expanding key programs and making facility improvements.