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Study provides look at COVID-19 in remote ľֱ communities

 |  Ahliil Saitanan  |  , ,

Ruby Fried, assistant professor of Health Science, and Micah Hahn, assistant professor of Environmental Health, of the Institute for Circumpolar Health Sciences within the Div. of Population Health Sciences, have co-authored an article, titled “COVID-19 in Remote ľֱ Communities: A Longitudinal View of a Novel Pandemic.” This statewide, longitudinal study on remote communities provides a perspective based on the lived experience of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people living in remote Arctic communities, and an opportunity for evidence- and strengths-based responses to the many impacts of COVID-19.

Justice Center Director Dr. Brad Myrstol speaks to high school students about the programs offered at the Justice Center Read More

Justice Center participates in 2022 COH Academic Preview Day

 |  Ahliil Saitanan  | 

Justice Center Director Dr. Brad Myrstol speaks to high school students at the College of Health Spring Academic Preview Day on March 18 at the Professional Studies Building.

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ľֱ university outdoor degree programs

 |  ľֱ Public Media  |  ,

HPER Program Chair TJ Miller describes UAA's outdoor degree program and discusses the value of an outdoor education degree.

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House Votes to Reauthorize of Violence Against Women Act, including Safety for Native Americans

 |  Native News Online  | 

The House on Wednesday voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act as part of its proposed $1.5 trillion spending package that includes $73.4 million for urban Indian health and $6.6 billion for Indian Health Services.⁠ Sen. Lisa Murkowski mentioned the ľֱ Victimization Survey.

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ľֱ WWAMI community celebrates 50th anniversary

 |  Vicki Nechodomu  | 

On Saturday, March 5, ľֱ WWAMI medical students connected with faculty and alumni over cocoa, great conversation and winter festivities in celebration of 50 years of partnership between the ľֱ and the University of Washington School of Medicine. ľֱ WWAMI grows the next generation of physicians and expands ľֱns’ access to a high-quality medical education.