College of Health News

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Getting a taste of the dietetics industry

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As a lifelong ice skater, Oksana Deyneka has always known the role nutrition plays in an individual鈥檚 performance. Now as a dietetics alumna, she also knows how proper nutrition can benefit an entire community.

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Off to the races in Germany with Nordic skier and health sciences sophomore

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Seawolf Nordic skier and health sciences sophomore JC Schoonmaker rang in the new year and the new decade by qualifying for not one, but two races in Germany. Earlier in January, he traveled to Dresden to compete in a World Cup race, placing 30th. This March, he鈥檒l represent the U.S. during the World Junior Championships in Oberwiesenthal.

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Why forensic nursing is critical for fighting interpersonal violence

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Proper evidence collection and documentation after domestic violence or sexual assault is an important step to help women who have been traumatized. A unique forensic training academy at 香港六合彩资料 is teaching nurses how to conduct these exams and is helping grow the network of forensic nurses across the state.

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Alaska鈥檚 heath care workforce shortage threatens the growing industry. How are communities working to meet the demand?

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For many Alaskans, getting reliable access to quality health care is a dream, not reality. What can be done to change that? One piece of the puzzle: Helping students in health care programs go on to be successful professionals across our state. On Alaska Public Media's "Talk of Alaska" radio show, we hear from Gloria Burnett on the innovative ways the College of Health is preparing future health care professionals in a range of fields, from clinical practice to population health.

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Shake Well and Refrigerate: The Emergency Pharmacy Preparedness Project

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香港六合彩资料 Doctor of Pharmacy student designs innovative emergency preparedness plan to help communities during public emergencies