College of Health News

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Homer nursing students take part in collaborative health event

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Nursing students from UAA and UNH joined South Peninsula Hospital in Homer to share insights on public health issues like shellfish poisoning and tick-borne illness.

Travis Hedwig and the Anchorage Assembly with the NPHW resolution Read More

UAA Division of Population Health Sciences leads public health recognition in ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥

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Assistant Dean for the UAA Division of Population Health Sciences Travis Hedwig worked with the Municipality of Anchorage Assembly to pass a resolution declaring April 7–13 National Public Health Week (NPHW) in ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥.

Ninilchik sunset Read More

Hands-on career fair brings resources to rural students

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UAA's Area Health Education Center (AHEC) helped bring hands-on healthcare career opportunities to over 100 students at a career fair in Ninilchik, where they engaged in activities like sheep eye dissections to explore health-related fields.

Gloria Burnett and Katy Wright share insights on building a statewide academic detailing network to combat substance use disorders at the ALPHA Health Summit. (Photo by Kevin Bennett, UAA ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce) Read More

Combatting Substance Use Disorders with Academic Detailing: Key Insights from the 2025 ALPHA Health Summit

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The 2025 ALPHA Health Summit, held at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage, featured a session on combating substance use disorders through academic detailing, presented by UAA’s ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce (ACRH-HW).

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UAA celebrates and honors Native Heritage Month

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UAA hosts its first Native Heritage Month celebration, inviting students and community members to honor ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ Native culture and resilience.