College of Health News

Kristen Alcorn is wearing aviator sunglasses, a colorful head scarf, and blue scrubs. She is standing outside in front of a dusty white SUV labeled "Ambulance." Read More

Alumni Spotlight: Kristen Alcorn - from nursing student to business owner

 |  Alison Miller  |  , , , ,

School of Nursing alumna Kristen Alcorn turned clinical expertise into entrepreneurial success. In this spotlight, Kristen shares a few of the experiences that shaped her journey in nursing, the things she loves about her job, and how her education at UAA helped her achieve her goals.

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

Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ WWAMI alumna Dr. Amanda Beery: championing education and mentorship in women's health

 |  UW School of Medicine  |  , ,

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 Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Women’s Health, she is equally proud to call herself an Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ WWAMI alum and medical educator.

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Alumni Spotlight: Darrel Foister Jr. – Serving Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ as a Nurse Practitioner

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  , ,

Darrel Foister Jr., School of Nursing alum and military veteran, now serves Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ communities as a family nurse practitioner.

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Seeking Neighborly Advice

 |  Matt Jardin  |  , ,

Over the course of 18 months, Fulbright Arctic Initiative Scholar and public health practice alumna Mariah Seater will be traveling to Iceland to research family justice centers in the Arctic with the hopes of applying her findings to Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ communities.

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Alumni Spotlight: By Thao - Top Forty Under Forty recipient

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  , ,

Division of Population Health Sciences alumna By Thao has been named one of Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s 2025 Top Forty Under 40.