College of Health News

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Celebrate the snow at Prince William Sound College

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Though it’s a small school in a small town, Prince William Sound College boasts an avalanche of academic and entertaining snow-focused events to fill the long winter in the nation’s snowiest city.

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Spring break on ice

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This spring break, a small group of students traveled between backcountry lodges via dog sled, fat bike and snowmachine as part of a unique two-credit course designed by physical education major Robert Forto.

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Nursing student runs toward her academic goals

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Friday afternoon, she was on campus finishing a lab exam. Saturday morning, she was in Washington winning her second straight conference title. Medical Laboratory Science senior Caroline Kurgat is a cross country star, but you know what's more impressive? She only started running to earn her nursing degree.

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New surgical technology program at UAA helps meet industry need

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A new degree in surgical technology, launched this year, helps meet an industry need in Alaska while offering further academic options for College of Health students.

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Learning by heart at Providence Hospital

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Thanks to assistant professor Maryann Hoke, exercise science students now have an opportunity to work alongside heart health professionals across the street at Providence Hospital.