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Toby Ann Sursa: Transforming Patient Care at SIH Primary Care Harrisburg

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UAA School of Nursing alumna Toby Ann Sursa is recognized for her dedication and compassionate approach to patient care.

Tribal Doctors remember traditional healer on Della Keats Day

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

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.

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

Moon over the UAA Library in winter.

UAA College of Health students describe their 花季传媒s surrounding Seasonal Affective Disorder.

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

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

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

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

UAA Simulation Center documents

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.

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

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

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.

鈥楰indness is contagious鈥�: Every Alaskan has a story

Seawolf Food Pantry

The Seawolf Food Pantry continues to make a difference for students facing food insecurity.

UAA celebrates and honors Native Heritage Month

Jessica Ross at UAA's Native Heritage Celebration

UAA hosts its first Native Heritage Month celebration, inviting students and community members to honor Alaska Native culture and resilience.

What would happen if fluoride were removed from the water supply under a Trump presidency?

Jennifer Meyer headshot

Assistant Professor for the Division of Population Health Sciences, Jennifer Meyer cites her research on the importance of fluoride in drinking water.

UAA's Dental Clinic serves up smiles and free services

UAA dental hygiene student Michelle Duot-Kelley examines x-rays at the UAA Dental Clinic during the Cares for Kids event on October 18, 2024.

UAA's College of Health hosts Cares for Kids annually, where dental students give back to the community by providing free preventive dental care to youth aged 3 to 17.
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