College of Health News

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Student Spotlight: Ashley Ihde - from health sciences to public health practice in Alaska

 |  Eduardo Piqueiras  | 

Ashley Ihde (BSHS, '23) went from learning about public health to participating in it alongside people working in substance misuse prevention, recovery, and wellness across Alaska.

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Alumni Spotlight: Megan Adkins – UAA Health Sciences Provides A Pivotal Foundation to Caring for Elders

 |  Britteny M. Howell  | 

For Anchorage native Megan Adkins, UAA's Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program was more than a stepping stone, it was the pivotal experience that shaped the course of her career.

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UAA alumna publishes research on impacts of mining on mental health

 |  Shelby Kriegh  | 

2026 Master of Social Work alumna Marie Fudge published capstone research project exploring the impacts of mining on the mental health of individuals in Interior Alaska.

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Alumni Spotlight: John Laurance - from the lab to public health leadership in Alaska

 |  Eduardo Piqueiras  | 

In this spotlight, John reflects on seeing public health beyond his own specialty, the connections that hold Alaska’s public health community together, and how others may recognize leadership in us before we recognize it in ourselves.

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America’s Best in Medicine: Erin McAulay, Registered Nurse Specializing in Cardiology and Cardiac Device Management

 |  IssueWire  | 

UAA School of Nursing graduate Erin McAulay is a Registered Nurse specializing in cardiology and cardiac device management, with a particular focus on caring for patients with pacemakers and other implantable cardiac devices.