College of Health News

Justice Center Director Dr. Brad Myrstol speaks to high school students about the programs offered at the Justice Center Read More

Justice Center participates in 2022 COH Academic Preview Day

 |  Ahliil Saitanan  | 

Justice Center Director Dr. Brad Myrstol speaks to high school students at the College of Health Spring Academic Preview Day on March 18 at the Professional Studies Building.

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Alaska university outdoor degree programs

 |  Alaska Public Media  |  ,

HPER Program Chair TJ Miller describes UAA's outdoor degree program and discusses the value of an outdoor education degree.

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House Votes to Reauthorize of Violence Against Women Act, including Safety for Native Americans

 |  Native News Online  | 

The House on Wednesday voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act as part of its proposed $1.5 trillion spending package that includes $73.4 million for urban Indian health and $6.6 billion for Indian Health Services.⁠ Sen. Lisa Murkowski mentioned the Alaska Victimization Survey.

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Alaska WWAMI community celebrates 50th anniversary

 |  Vicki Nechodomu  | 

On Saturday, March 5, Alaska WWAMI medical students connected with faculty and alumni over cocoa, great conversation and winter festivities in celebration of 50 years of partnership between the University of Alaska Anchorage and the University of Washington School of Medicine. Alaska WWAMI grows the next generation of physicians and expands Alaskans’ access to a high-quality medical education.

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Talk of Alaska: Breaking the cycle of removal for Black and Indigenous children

 |  Alaska Public Media  | 

School of Social Work assistant professor Dr. Jessica Ullrich and Dept. of Human Services associate professor Dr. Yvonne Chase were guests on Talk of Alaska on March 8 to talk about breaking the cycle of removing for Black and Indigenous children.⁠