It’s never too late: Student speaker Teresa Novakovich on pursuing your dreams
UAA Alumna, Teresa Novakovich, say's it's never too later to go back to school and pursue your dream career.
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Gloria Burnett receives Barbara Berger Excellence in Public Health Education and Promotion Award
Congratulations to Gloria Burnett, Director of the Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce, on being selected as this year's winner of the Barbara Berger Excellence in Public Health Education and Promotion award!
UAA offers contact tracing certification as COVID-19 cases climb
Across the country, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to see dramatic increases as communities slowly implement reopening phases. At the time of this writing, Alaska recorded its largest single-day increase of 44 infections, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases to 973 since the pandemic began.
Alaska’s heath care workforce shortage threatens the growing industry. How are communities working to meet the demand?
For many Alaskans, getting reliable access to quality health care is a dream, not reality. What can be done to change that? One piece of the puzzle: Helping students in health care programs go on to be successful professionals across our state. On Alaska Public Media's "Talk of Alaska" radio show, we hear from Gloria Burnett on the innovative ways the College of Health is preparing future health care professionals in a range of fields, from clinical practice to population health.
Gloria Burnett elected president of National AHEC Organization
Gloria Burnett, director of the Alaska Area Health Education Center (AHEC) program, has been selected as president-elect of the National AHEC Organization (NAO).
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