College of Health News

Lorem ipsumFrom top left to right: Emily Faerber, Carrie King, Melissa Chulpach. From bottom right to left: Amy Urbanus, Amanda Walch Read More

Spotlight: Dietetics & Nutrition Faculty

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The Dietetics and Nutrition program is led by a dedicated team of faculty members committed to providing academic excellence while supporting students' well-being on campus.

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Faculty Spotlight: Rodger Lewerenz- Passionate about nursing education

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Rodger Lewerenz, an assistant professor in the UAA School of Nursing, is dedicated to mentoring future nurses and nurse educators, with a special passion for the MSN Leadership in Education offering.

Gloria Burnett and Katy Wright share insights on building a statewide academic detailing network to combat substance use disorders at the ALPHA Health Summit. (Photo by Kevin Bennett, UAA Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce) Read More

Combatting Substance Use Disorders with Academic Detailing: Key Insights from the 2025 ALPHA Health Summit

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The 2025 ALPHA Health Summit, held at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage, featured a session on combating substance use disorders through academic detailing, presented by UAA’s Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce (ACRH-HW).

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Faculty Spotlight: Carri Shamburger Earns Her Ph.D. and Continues Her Leadership in Dental Education

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Carri Shamburger is the Program Director for the Dental Hygiene Program at UAA and recently earned her Ph.D. in Psychology with a focus on Cognition and Learning, strengthening her commitment to advancing education and student success.

Students engage in active discussion on inclusive practices, exchanging ideas with peers during the 2024 Fall Grand Rounds on Nov. 8, 2024, at UAA. (Photo by Kevin Bennett, UAA Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce) Read More

Fall Grand Rounds: Advancing Weight Inclusive Care with Health at Every Size®

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This year’s Fall Grand Rounds, organized by UAA’s Interprofessional Education Committee (IPE) and the Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce (ACRH-HW), focused on the topic of Traditional Healing by request from rural communities.