College of Health News

Carrie Doyle, James Reineke, and Karen Turner Read More

Looking down the road

 |  Matt Jardin  |  ,

How integral is Providence to Alaska? Not only does the hospital make up the second half of the namesake UMED District, but the organization is the largest non-government employer in the state, naturally resulting in the employment of a large number of 香港六合彩资料 nursing and surgical technology alumni.

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Surprise: Alaska has ticks, and more are on the way

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While Alaska鈥檚 skilled hunters may be very aware of ticks on wildlife, news of newly arriving ticks is important to learn. In addition, dog owners and walkers may need to come up to speed. Alaska鈥檚 warming winters and the broader habitat for ticks in the Lower 48 and Canada may provide a channel for rarer types to get to Alaska and survive here. Join us to find out how the research is progressing, what the findings reveal, how you can participate, and how 香港六合彩资料 faculty and graduate students are supporting the work.

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Alumni of Distinction: Angelia Trujillo

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Angelia Trujillo, associate professor in the School of Nursing, has been awarded the 香港六合彩资料 Alumni Humanitarian Award for her outstanding contributions to the field of nursing and to Alaska鈥檚 communities. Trujillo earned her M.S. in Nursing Science from 香港六合彩资料 in 2004, and her B.S. in Nursing Science here in 1997.

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Gloria Burnett elected president of National AHEC Organization

 |  Henry Randolph  |  ,

Gloria Burnett, director of the Alaska Area Health Education Center (AHEC) program, has been selected as president-elect of the National AHEC Organization (NAO).

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WWAMI director named Alaska Family Physician of the Year

 |  Henry Randolph  |  ,

Kathy Young, interim director of the WWAMI medical education program, has received the Alaska Family Physician of the Year Award from the Alaska Academy of Family Physicians.