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Combatting Substance Use Disorders with Academic Detailing: Key Insights from the 2025 ALPHA Health Summit

Gloria Burnett and Katy Wright share insights on building a statewide academic detailing network to combat substance use disorders at the ALPHA Health Summit. (Photo by Kevin Bennett, UAA Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce)

The 2025 ALPHA Health Summit, held at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage, featured a session on combating substance use disorders through academic detailing, presented by UAA鈥檚 Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce (ACRH-HW).

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

Nursing suture practice activity

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

Faculty Spotlight: Carri Shamburger Earns Her Ph.D. and Continues Her Leadership in Dental Education

Carrie Shamburger professional photo

Carri Shamburger is the Program Director for the Dental Hygiene Program at UAA and recently earned her Ph.D. in Psychology with a focus on Cognition and Learning, strengthening her commitment to advancing education and student success.

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.

Student Spotlight: Martina Weddel - UAA Justice Center honors graduate

Martina Weddel with scenic UAA campus background

UAA Justice Center graduate Martina Weddel receives honors and shares her involvement in campus clubs and extracurricular programs while at UAA's College of Health.

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.

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