College of Health News

Amanda Beery stands behind an exam table with her hands on a pregnant patient's stomach. She is laughing and smiling at the patient. Read More

Alaska WWAMI alumna Dr. Amanda Beery: championing education and mentorship in women's health

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Amanda Beery, MD, is not only providing care for women of all ages; she’s also shaping the next generation of physicians. A full-time OB/GYN and managing partner at Alaska Women’s Health, she is equally proud to call herself an Alaska WWAMI alum and medical educator.

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Alumni Spotlight: Darrel Foister Jr. – Serving Alaska as a Nurse Practitioner

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Darrel Foister Jr., School of Nursing alum and military veteran, now serves Alaska communities as a family nurse practitioner.

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Seeking Neighborly Advice

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Over the course of 18 months, Fulbright Arctic Initiative Scholar and public health practice alumna Mariah Seater will be traveling to Iceland to research family justice centers in the Arctic with the hopes of applying her findings to Alaska communities.

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Alumni Spotlight: By Thao - Top Forty Under Forty recipient

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Division of Population Health Sciences alumna By Thao has been named one of Alaska’s 2025 Top Forty Under 40.

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Alumni Spotlight: Jailyn Hitchings- First generation college graduate and nurse

 |  Jessica Degnan  | 

School of Nursing alumna Jailyn Hitchings reflects on her time at UAA and her new role as a registered nurse at Alaska Regional Hospital.