UAA graduates help address pharmacy workforce shortages in Alaska
Graduates from the University of Alaska Anchorage’s (UAA) Doctor of Pharmacy Program have proven to be instrumental in helping the state address its pharmaceutical workforce shortage.
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UAA receives $4M grant to bolster health care workforce
UAA’s College of Health received a $4 million federal grant to support Alaska’s health care workforce by expanding key programs and making facility improvements.
School of Nursing faculty member recognized for nursing award
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.
Alaska needs to train more nurses, but it doesn’t have enough nursing faculty to meet demand
UAA School of Nursing director Carla Hagen speaks to KTOO about the high demand for nurses in the state of Alaska and the shortage of nursing faculty.
Allan Barnes and John Petraitis honored as emeritus faculty
Two members of the College of Health community were honored as emeritus faculty at an award ceremony on April 27.
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