College of Health News

Della Keats, traditional healer, photo by Charles V. Lucier Papers, UAA Archives and Special Collections Read More

Tribal Doctors remember traditional healer on Della Keats Day

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Della Keats was an Iñupiaq healer whose legacy in traditional healing resonates across Alaska. In her honor, UAA offers programs to support rural and Alaska Native students pursuing careers in health care.

Moon over the UAA Library in winter. Read More

S.A.D. campus: The student struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder

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UAA College of Health students describe their experiences surrounding Seasonal Affective Disorder.

UAA faculty, staff, and students at the Seawolf Food Pantry's new location Read More

Did you know the Seawolf Food Pantry has a new, bigger home and an even bigger mission?

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The UAA Seawolf Food Pantry has a new location and big dreams to support students experiencing food insecurity.

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UAA training for health care providers keeps victims of violent crimes from falling through the cracks

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Angela Trujillo, Professor of Nursing and Alaska Comprehensive Training Academy (ACTFA) from UAA offers free trainings for health care professionals on how to document and report abuse effectively.

UAA student Matalyn Dart receives Alaska 529 Scholarship at UAA ice rink Read More

Alaska 529 Awards $25,000 scholarship account to aspiring UAA nursing student

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Alaska 529 has awarded its 2024 $25,000 scholarship account to Matalyn Dart, an adult student and long-time Alaska resident. Dart was selected from the nearly 13,000 Alaskans who chose to direct half of their Permanent Fund Dividend to their Alaska 529 accounts.