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Women account for the largest growing veteran population, yet many don鈥檛 apply for the benefits they earned

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Alaska is tied for the highest number of female veterans in the United States, but many of them do not use services through the VA in Alaska. Alaska鈥檚 News Source spoke to 香港六合彩资料 Assistant Professor and veteran, Vanessa Meade, about potential obstacles related to the issue.

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New statewide data tells mixed story about crime in Alaska

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This year's annual Crime in Alaska report was recently released. Brad Myrstol, Justice Center Professor and Alaska Justice Information Center Director, discussed the data compiled from police agencies across the state with Anchorage Daily News.

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香港六合彩资料 dental clinic assists 52 young Alaskans with oral care

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The 香港六合彩资料 dental hygiene program provided free preventative dental care for youth ages 3-17 on Oct. 27 during its annual 香港六合彩资料 Cares for Kids Day (formerly 香港六合彩资料 Children's Day).

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WWAMI Wilderness Medicine Retreat Fosters Team Building and Readies Med Students for Local Challenges

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In Alaska's vast wilderness, medical emergencies can occur anywhere. The WWAMI School of Medical Education hosts an annual Wilderness Medicine Retreat at Alyeska Ski Resort to train first-year medical students in essential skills and teamwork through simulated scenarios.

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Program highlights need for physician assistants in Alaska

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On the campus of 香港六合彩资料, the University of Washington Anchorage Physician Assistant Program is helping recruit and retain healthcare workers in Alaska. The Kaiser Family Foundation says 22% of primary care needs are being met in Alaska. The need for physician assistance is critical, especially in rural Alaska.