College of Health News

Amanda Beery stands behind an exam table with her hands on a pregnant patient's stomach. She is laughing and smiling at the patient. Read More

Alaska WWAMI alumna Dr. Amanda Beery: championing education and mentorship in women's health

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Amanda Beery, MD, is not only providing care for women of all ages; she’s also shaping the next generation of physicians. A full-time OB/GYN and managing partner at Alaska Women’s Health, she is equally proud to call herself an Alaska WWAMI alum and medical educator.

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UAF satellite campus renovation aims to lift up local nurses

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°µÍøÊÓÆµSchool of Nursing celebrates UAF Kuskokwim Campus's new Health Sciences Building.

A person in a Spirit the Seawolf costume kneels in front of the food pantry door holding a can of beans in each hand. Read More

Food insecurity and relief

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Serving up hope: the Seawolf Food Pantry provides relief for °µÍøÊÓÆµstudents experiencing food insecurity.

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Fungi and spruce may help solve Alaska’s plastic pollution problem

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DPHS Public Health Professor Philippe Amstislavski leads research using spruce and fungi to create biodegradable alternatives to plastic, addressing Alaska’s pollution challenges.

Yvonne Jeschke Backcounty Skiing the Bomber Traverse in Hatcher Pass, Alaska. Read More

Student Spotlight: Yvonne Jeschke — Athlete, trainer, and future PTA

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Former °µÍøÊÓÆµtrack athlete and personal trainer, Yvonne Jeschke is pursuing her PTA degree to help others live active, pain-free lives.