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‘Kindness is contagious’: Every Alaskan has a story

Seawolf Food Pantry

The Seawolf Food Pantry continues to make a difference for students facing food insecurity.

UAA celebrates and honors Native Heritage Month

Jessica Ross at UAA's Native Heritage Celebration

UAA hosts its first Native Heritage Month celebration, inviting students and community members to honor Alaska Native culture and resilience.

What would happen if fluoride were removed from the water supply under a Trump presidency?

Jennifer Meyer headshot

Assistant Professor for the Division of Population Health Sciences, Jennifer Meyer cites her research on the importance of fluoride in drinking water.

UAA's Dental Clinic serves up smiles and free services

UAA dental hygiene student Michelle Duot-Kelley examines x-rays at the UAA Dental Clinic during the Cares for Kids event on October 18, 2024.

UAA's College of Health hosts Cares for Kids annually, where dental students give back to the community by providing free preventive dental care to youth aged 3 to 17.

Strengthening Alaska’s health care response to violence

Angelia Trujillo with UAA background

School of Nursing professor and founder of Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy Angelia Trujillo discusses the importance of equipping Alaska's healthcare professionals with the tools they need to provide quality care.

Scholarly Chronicles: Faculty Voices in Print

UAA faculty members, Travis Hedwig, Melissa Chlupach, Britteny Howell, and Amana Mbise

UAA faculty, including those from the College of Health, are recognized for their published research, academic papers, and books.

Seawolf Food Pantry moves into new location

UAA student shows off new Seawolf Pantry location

The Seawolf Food Pantry settles into a new location on UAA's Anchorage Campus, in the Professional Studies Building (PSB).

Kayhi student participates in Della Keats medical profession prep program at UAA

Della Keats students in conference room collaborating on project

This summer, high school students in the Della Keats Program, administered by UAA’s WWAMI School of Medical Education, spent four immersive weeks at UAA's Anchorage campus, engaging in health science coursework and experiencing residential life.

Expanding Partnerships in Health Care

ISU/UAA Pharmacy white coat practicing

UAA's College of Health and Idaho State University (ISU) continue their collaboration to offer pharmacy education in Anchorage, now in its eighth year.

College of Health Partners with Be The Match to Raise Awareness

UAA faculty sitting at booth

The College of Health hosted a Be The Match Drive to get more potential bone marrow donors signed up to help some Alaskans in need of treatment.

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