College of Health News

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

 |  Danelle Kelly  |  ,

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.

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College of Health Partners with Be The Match to Raise Awareness

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  ,

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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Fighting Crime By Design

 |  Vanessa Orr  |  , ,

UAA Justice Center Professor, Sharon Chamard provides expertise on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), emphasizing the importance of design elements like natural surveillance, access control, and maintenance in creating safer communities.

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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.