College of Health News

UAA faculty members, Travis Hedwig, Melissa Chlupach, Britteny Howell, and Amana Mbise Read More

Scholarly Chronicles: Faculty Voices in Print

UAA faculty, including those from the College of Health, are recognized for their published research, academic papers, and books.

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Responding to Domestic Violence

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Angelia Trujillo, Professor of Nursing at UAA, discusses the Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy (ACFTA) in Bethel, Alaska, which focuses on empowering healthcare professionals to deliver trauma-informed, evidence-driven care.

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Andre Rosay selected by World Health Organization as expert on violence against women

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The Associate Dean in the College of Health has been selected by the World Health Organization to serve as an expert on its Technical Advisory Group on Violence against Women Prevalence Estimation and Data.

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Alaska adds millions to address domestic violence and sexual assault; advocates say more is needed

 |  Claire Stremple  | 

The Alaska Victimization Survey, conducted by the UAA’s Justice Center, shows a rise in domestic violence and sexual assault rates, leading advocates to argue that, despite Alaska allocating millions of dollars to combat these issues, the funding is still not enough to meet demand or address the root causes.

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An expert on abuse is visiting Southeast communities to train providers and first responders

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Angela Trujillo, Professor of Nursing and Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy (ACFTA) from the UAA, visits Southeast Alaska communities to train medical workers and first responders on how to document and report abuse effectively, emphasizing trauma-informed care.