College of Health News

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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.

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Alumna and professor wins national Future Leaders Award

 |  Matt Jardin  | 

Jessica Ross, an alumni of UAA's dental hygiene program and current assistant professor in the Department of Human Services, was recently honored with the K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award. The award recognizes emerging leaders in higher education who demonstrate a commitment to innovation, equity, and community engagement.