Wildfire smoke and health
Associate Professor Micah Hahn joins the host to discuss the health effects and epidemiology of wildfire smoke, its impact on communities and ways to protect public health.
UAA Alert! Anchorage Campus Inclement Weather Notice for Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
Due to unsafe road conditions for Anchorage and surrounding areas, UAA’s Anchorage campus will be on a delayed start today, Thursday, Dec. 4. Campus will open at 10 a.m. to allow for safer travel.
College of Health News
Student Spotlight: Ky Martin- Combining public health passion with real-world experience
DPHS student Ky R. Martin is passionate about empowering the community through HIV prevention, education and inclusive public health outreach.
UAA’s College of Health: Empowering Alaska’s future, one nurse at a time
UAA's School of Nursing is preparing students for high-demand careers and making a difference across the state.
Two cities stopped water fluoridation. Kids’ teeth suffered
DPHS faculty Jennifer Meyer’s research links Juneau’s end of water fluoridation to increased tooth decay and higher dental costs for young children.
Alumni Spotlight: Darrel Foister Jr. – Serving Alaska as a Nurse Practitioner
Darrel Foister Jr., School of Nursing alum and military veteran, now serves Alaska communities as a family nurse practitioner.
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