College of Health News

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UAA Diversity Action Council announces Student Diversity Award recipients

 |  Matt Jardin  |  , , ,

Social work master’s student Jay Greene (pronouns: they/them, he/him) believes in system reform through policy, as evidenced in their work with UAA’s LGBTQIA2S+ Committee and Gender Inclusive Housing Committee. Greene was a recipient of the Student Diversity Scholarship.

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Dietetics and Nutrition Dishes Up Community Partnerships

 |  Jordana Newman  |  , ,

At UAA's Dietetics and Nutrition program, faculty and students are developing creative ways to advance their field and promote community well-being in Alaska.

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Alaska public health experts are taking the fight against COVID-19 misinformation to Facebook comment threads

As misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic seemingly spills into almost every nook and cranny of the internet, some public health professionals in Alaska are countering false claims and myths in an embattled space: Facebook comment threads.

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A look inside Alaska's medical school and facilities

 |  Alaska WWAMI  | 

Explore the WWAMI School of Medical Education at UAA—an MD program offered in partnership with the University of Washington School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top 10 medical schools in the nation. WWAMI allows you to attend a world-class medical school while staying in Alaska and emphasizes primary and rural care—preparing you for the unique opportunities and challenges of practicing medicine in Alaska.

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A shot of hope: Pharmacy students contribute to vaccination efforts

 |  Green & Gold  | 

Students from the Doctor of Pharmacy Program, which is offered jointly by UAA and Idaho State University (ISU), understand the personal and historical significance of vaccinating Alaskans against COVID-19. This has left them feeling grateful and excited after they administered hundreds of vaccine doses to senior citizens.