School of Allied Health News

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UAA research finds antibiotic-resistant microbes lurk in poop of Anchorage moose

 |  Alaska Beacon  |  ,

Like other animals in the wild, the big animals that roam Alaska’s largest city are carrying bacteria that cannot be killed by commonly used medicines.

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HPER offers a fast-growing sport to fall courses

 |  Jordana Newman  |  ,

The Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation is excited to announce it is offering pickleball at UAA for the first time starting this fall.

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Slideshow: Surgical technology students scrub in for mock surgery

 |  Jordana Newman  |  ,

Surgical technology students learn the fundamentals of surgical technology during simulated surgery performed in the lab at UAA.

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Driving the future of mental health response

 |  UAA Office of Alumni Relations  |  , , ,

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.

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Medical laboratory science students compete in 2022 Cell Bowl

 |  Jordana Newman  |  ,

The Medical Laboratory Science program participates in the national 2022 ASCP Cell Bowl competition.