College of Health News

UAA Dental Hygiene student at the RAM Read More

UAA dental hygiene students step up to serve Alaskans in need

 |  Vicki Nechodomu  |  , ,

The Remote Area Medical (RAM) nonprofit clinic recently made its first visit to Alaska, setting up pop-up clinics in Anchorage and Fairbanks to provide free dental, vision, and medical services to those in need. However, RAM faced a challenge when it came to staffing the clinics with dental hygiene volunteers.

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WWAMI students prepare for rural underserved opportunities with skills workshop

 |  Vicki Nechodomu  | 

As summer approaches, many of Alaska WWAMI first year medical students (MS1s) are participating in skills labs as they gear up for their Rural Underserved Opportunities Program (RUOP) placements in different parts of Alaska.

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Bernie’s Pharmacy helps educate Alaska pharmacists for fifth year in a row

 |  Jennifer Motes  | 

Bernie’s Pharmacy is an Alaskan-owned, independent pharmacy in Anchorage, founded in 1980 by life-long Alaskan, Bernie Klouda. Over the years, Bernie provided the opportunity for pharmacy students to complete their intern rotations at Bernie’s Pharmacy, mentoring many pharmacy students and new pharmacists. Bernie had a long and distinguished career, and he believed strongly that educating pharmacists was important to ensure the health of Alaskans.

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Megan Volkov receives 2023 AANP Advocate State Award for Excellence

 |  Jordana Newman  |  ,

School of Nursing assistant professor Megan Volkov is awarded the Advocate State Award for Excellence in Alaska in recognition of her significant contribution toward increasing awareness and recognition of nurse practitioners.

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Jill Janke honored for 41 years of service

 |  Jordana Newman  |  ,

Dr. Jill Janke announces retirement after 41 years with the UAA School of Nursing.