College of Health News

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Hidden Homelessness

 |  Rachel Musselwhite for True North Magazine  |  , , , ,

The UAA Hunger and Homelessness Support Network (HHSN) was created to identify and combat housing insecurities that students face. UAA Alumni and current Academic Advisor Jennifer Spencer is one of the three people serving as HHSN Chair. She explains how she uses her personal experiences with homelessness to help find solutions for students.

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Bridging Community Connections Through Healthcare Education and Training

 |  Sarah Rasmussen-Rehkopf  |  , ,

Alaska AHEC Scholar's article about improving Alaska's communities through healthcare.

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Alaska's AHEC: Healthcare Exploration in Nulato

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  ,

Alaska’s Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) are dedicated to providing engaging curriculum and activities for students interested in healthcare. Middle and high school students from Nulato, AK participated in activities focusing on the cardiovascular system, blood pressure, and basic emergency first aid.

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Seawolf Food Pantry: Feeding UAA students regardless of circumstance

 |  Kyle Ivacic  |  ,

Dietetics and Nutrition associate professor Amanda Walch discusses how the soon-to-be-expanded Seawolf Food Pantry makes food available to all UAA students.

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New firefighters/EMTs to service Lewis County

 |  Lynnette Hoffman  |  ,

College of Health graduate Alex Chamberlin discusses his journey after completing his paramedic degree with the University of Alaska Anchorage.