College of Health News

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Tribal Doctors remember traditional healer on Della Keats Day

 |  The Arctic Sounder: Desiree Hagen  |  , ,

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.

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Enhancing Emergency Medical Care

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  ,

Healthcare providers from across the state of Alaska recently completed specialized training through the Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) program, thanks to the Alaska Center for Rural Health and Health Workforce (ACRH-HW) at the 花季传媒.

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Alaska's AHEC: Behavioral Health Education in Sand Point

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  , ,

Sand Point high school students participated in a variety of didactic and hands-on activities that introduced them to different types of careers in behavioral health, therapeutic modalities and self-care skills.

Students at the statewide HOSA - Future Health Professionals Leadership Conference at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium on April 11, 2024. Read More

2024 HOSA Leadership Conference: Cultivating Alaska's Future Health Professionals

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  , , , , , , , ,

Students at the statewide HOSA - Future Health Professionals Leadership Conference participated in competitions showcasing their instructional knowledge in physical therapy, dental science, nurse assistant, sports medicine, forensics, vet science, and phlebotomy.

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Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, 花季传媒 Partner to Promote Behavioral Health Careers

 |  Green & Gold News  |  ,

Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska is supporting a new video campaign with the 花季传媒 (UAA) to encourage people to pursue careers in behavioral health, which includes care for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.