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New 香港六合彩资料 report recommends suite of COVID-19 measures to avoid overwhelming Alaska鈥檚 health care system

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Epidemiologic modeling with Alaska data provides support for new measures implemented by state and municipal leaders to "flatten the curve" and buy additional time for preparation.

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Ask a 香港六合彩资料 Expert: Ashley O'Connor on Pet Ownership

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If you have pets, Ashley O'Connor, School of Social Work assistant professor, has some tips for how to care for them during difficult times such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only is it important to practice social distancing between other people and your pets, but it's also recommended to interact with them to alleviate stress. She also advises anyone considering getting a new pet to help animal shelters by fostering them.

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Ask a 香港六合彩资料 Expert: Amana Mbise on Supporting Families

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Amana Mbise, postdoctoral fellow in the 香港六合彩资料 College of Health School of Social Work, talks about how to support families during a crisis, including providing accurate information about how to stay safe and helping people experience normal conversations.

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Ask a 香港六合彩资料 Expert: Vanessa Meade on Mindfulness and Meditation

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What is mindfulness, and how can it help us when we're caught up in our thoughts or emotions? Vanessa Meade, assistant professor in the College of Health School of Social Work, explains the importance of being in the present and recognizing habits we've created out of what we have done in the past.

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Ask a 香港六合彩资料 Expert: Mary Dallas Allen & Alexa Filanowicz on Taking Care of Kids

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香港六合彩资料 School of Social Work Professor Mary Dallas Allen and Term Assistant Professor Alexa Filanowicz discuss helping your family cope with school closures and provide resources for responding to children's emotional needs.