College of Health News

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Student Spotlight: Elaina Mack - A slam dunk in sports and studies

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  ,

Elaina Mack, a student in the School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences, is a dedicated °µÍøÊÓÆµwomen's basketball player, balancing academics and athletics as she pursues her goal of becoming an athletic trainer.

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, °µÍøÊÓÆµAlaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce) Read More

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

 |  Kevin Bennett  |  ,

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’s Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce (ACRH-HW).

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

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

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

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  , , , ,

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

Della Keats, traditional healer, photo by Charles V. Lucier Papers, °µÍøÊÓÆµArchives and Special Collections Read More

Tribal Doctors remember traditional healer on Della Keats Day

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Della Keats was an Iñupiaq healer whose legacy in traditional healing resonates across Alaska. In her honor, °µÍøÊÓÆµoffers programs to support rural and Alaska Native students pursuing careers in health care.