School of Allied Health News

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New firefighters/EMTs to service Lewis County

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College of Health graduate Alex Chamberlin discusses his journey after completing his paramedic degree with the University of Alaska Anchorage.

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Alumni Spotlight: Jenny Kwon - Providing positive patient care as a medical assistant

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Medical assisting alumna shares her experience of working as a certified medical assistant and why she chose a healthcare career.

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Alumni Spotlight: Kendyl Laughlin - Ready to make an impact in the therapeutic recreation world

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Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation alumna shares her experience of being the first graduate of the Therapeutic Recreation concentration and recently passing her national CTRS exam.

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Like mother like daughter

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Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation alumna Morgan Hooe not only honors her mother’s legacy through her position as Seawolf volleyball assistant coach, but also through the establishment of the Liz Hooe Memorial Volleyball Scholarship.

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Driving the future of mental health response

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Anchorage’s new Mobile Crisis Team — which includes fire service administration alumnus Michael Riley — responds specifically to mental health emergencies, saving traditional first responders crucial time and resources.