College of Health News

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Dental Hygiene Bill brings new opportunities to graduates

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UAA dental hygiene faculty participate in the signing of a Bill they say could open up additional practice options for students after graduation.

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RaLyssa Harris appointed RRANN program coordinator

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The University of Alaska Anchorage RRANN program has named RaLyssa Harris its new program coordinator.

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Nursing students honored during ceremony

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The School of Nursing held its 2nd annual white coat ceremony on August 1 recognizing 15 nursing students in the graduate program.

Amana Mbise, Ph.D., closing out his presentation during the Alaska Black Caucus town hall event Read More

Groundbreaking report sheds light on health disparities experienced by Black Alaskans

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On June 30, the Alaska Black Caucus held the Covid & Beyond: Black Health & Wellness Town Hall at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Amana Mbise, Ph.D., an assistant professor with the School of Social Work under the College of Health, presented eye-opening findings from the first-ever Black Alaskans Health Status report.

School of Nursing associate professor Angelia Trujillo Read More

School of Nursing faculty member recognized for nursing award

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Angelia Trujillo, associate professor in the School of Nursing, has been selected as an honoree for the Celebrating Nurses Awards. The award recognizes registered nurses and nurse practitioners in Alaska who have made a positive impact in the lives of patients, families, and communities in 2021.