College of Health News

Natalie Watson from AWARE teaches about sexual assault prevention and resources in Skagway. Read More

Skagway Sexual Assault Survivors Face Travel for Forensic Exams

 |  Melinda Munson  |  , ,

A recent article from KHNS highlights the critical gap in forensic healthcare access for sexual assault survivors in Skagway, Alaska. With no local options for forensic exams, survivors must travel significant distances to receive care. The article also points to available advocacy services and funding options that support these survivors.

Seawolf Food Pantry Read More

UAA launches FY25 Summer Challenge to fight student food insecurity

 |  Your Alaska Link  | 

UAA has launched its FY25 Summer Challenge to raise donations and keep food support services running for students facing food insecurity during the summer months.

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UAA’s College of Health: Empowering Alaska’s future, one nurse at a time

 |  Denise Runge  |  ,

UAA's School of Nursing is preparing students for high-demand careers and making a difference across the state.

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Two cities stopped water fluoridation. Kids’ teeth suffered

 |  Alex Viveros  | 

DPHS faculty Jennifer Meyer’s research links Juneau’s end of water fluoridation to increased tooth decay and higher dental costs for young children.

2025 Spring Commencement Read More

‘Tomorrow — remember you are still a learner’

 |  Delcenia Cosman  |  ,

Darren Tivnan, valedictorian and radiologic technology graduate, speaks at commencement May 7, 2025, at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska.