College of Health News

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Alaska's AHEC: Healthcare Exploration in Nulato

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  ,

Alaska’s Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) are dedicated to providing engaging curriculum and activities for students interested in healthcare. Middle and high school students from Nulato, AK participated in activities focusing on the cardiovascular system, blood pressure, and basic emergency first aid.

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UAA community members recognized during National Philanthropy Day

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Dr. Tina DeLapp, a UAA emerita Professor of Nursing, and Pheobe Bales, a legal studies student, have received awards for their outstanding achievements in philanthropy.

Cary Moore, Faculty, discusses traditional healing with UAA COH students. Read More

Fall Grand Rounds: Exploring Traditional Healing Together

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  ,

This year’s Fall Grand Rounds, organized by UAA’s Interprofessional Education Committee (IPE) and the Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce (ACRH-HW), focused on the topic of Traditional Healing by request from rural communities.

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Slideshow: Human Performance Lab

 |  Jordana Newman  |  ,

The Human Performance Lab has a new location with updated equipment. Witness demonstrations of the equipment and testing procedures at an upcoming open house event.

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State legislators honor Master of Public Health program for 20 years of education

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Several Alaska state legislatures joined the annual Master of Public Health in Public Health Practice symposium to celebrate with faculty, alumni and nearly 40 students from the program.