School of Preventive and Therapeutic News

Student Marsheila Campbel practices applying shoulder sling as Physical Therapy Assistant Program assistant professor Terese Swayman leads a small group lab in UAA's Professional Studies Building. (Photo by James Evans / UAA) Read More

Slideshow: In the lab with UAA's Physical Therapy students

 |  James Evans  |  ,

Because of its hands-on nature, the Physical Therapy Assistant program is one of the few UAA courses that have continued in-person delivery through the summer with smaller-than-usual groups, masks and health screenings before each class.

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Leah Pacarro’s journey of self discovery

 |  Catalina Myers  |  , ,

As a first-generation college student, born and raised in Anchorage with Hawaiian roots, Leah Pacarro’s college experience has been dedicated to her jobs as a 40-hour employee and full-time student, but as a 2020 AHAINA Students of Excellence scholarship recipient, her student experience is about to change.

Coffee mug and laptop on desk with computer screen image of Zoom meeting Read More

Ask a UAA Expert: Kyra McKay & Zach Harrison on Wellness

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Kyra McKay and Zach Harrison from UAA's Employee Wellness Program provide tips for focusing on wellness and why it's important in the COVID-19 situation, including creating spaces in our homes for different activities.

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Video: Alina Shen on her journey to dentistry

 |  James Evans, Chief of Photography & Videography  |  ,

Alina Shen always dreamed of working in health care. After high school, she still wasn’t sure what path she should take, but a chance meeting with an advisor sparked her interest in dentistry. Now she’s taking her first big step toward her future career: earning a dental assisting certificate at UAA.

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Getting a taste of the dietetics industry

 |  Matt Jardin  |  ,

As a lifelong ice skater, Oksana Deyneka has always known the role nutrition plays in an individual’s performance. Now as a dietetics alumna, she also knows how proper nutrition can benefit an entire community.