Homer nursing students stay busy with community service and training
School of Nursing students present to the Homer Rotary Club and receive advanced neonatal training and certification.
College of Health News
UAA receives $1.5M to increase social worker workforce
A $1.5 million grant coordinated by Recover Alaska was presented to the University of Alaska Anchorage School of Social Work, which will significantly increase enrollment capacity, establish a pathway to licensure for graduates, add faculty and staffing, and offer continuing education to maintain clinical licenses.
Commentary: Rural program provides unique opportunities for medical students in Alaska
Students provide health to underserved Alaskans and receive mentorship through Alaska's WWAMI program.
UAA Dental Clinic provides free dental care to children
Dental hygiene students give back to the community by providing free dental care to children during the 2nd annual Children’s Day event.
Alaska Public Health Information Response Team publishes chapter on misinformation
Founding members of the Alaska Public Health Information Response Team submitted a book chapter proposal, entitled "Addressing Health Misinformation in the Infodemic Era: The Alaska Public Health Information Response Team," in the early spring of 2021 for consideration in a forthcoming book, "Building Health Misinformation Immunity: A Professional's Guide to Helping the Public," which was recently published.
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