College of Health News

Assistant Dean Brad Myrstol, Representative Andy Josephson, Chancellor Cheryl Siemers, and Senator Matt Claman stand side by side in front of a podium in the Havelock Simulation courtroom. Myrstol is holding the framed legislative citation. Read More

UAA Justice Center turns 50 – and receives a special award

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The UAA Justice Center celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special legislative citation presented by Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ state legislators. The citation recognized decades of impactful research, education, and public service in Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ.

A dental hygiene student wearing a green long-sleeved scrub top, surgical mask, headband, and gloves prepares to floss a young child wearing a Halloween shirt and dental bib with a dinosaur on it. Read More

Keeping smiles healthy: UAA promotes good dental hygiene with annual event

At the fifth annual Cares for Kids event, dental hygiene students provided free dental care to children ages 3-17 while also gaining valuable hands-on experience.

Volleyball athletes in green jerseys stand on the court next to faculty. Read More

Serving up appreciation: volleyball athletes honor COH faculty on the court

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On September 27, the women’s volleyball team invited faculty to join them on the court for Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night. Among the honorees were four standout educators from the College of Health, each nominated by students.

The Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Area Health Education Center (AHEC) team gathered to celebrate receiving a Legislative Citation from the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Legislature, honoring 20 years of dedicated work. The recognition celebrates AHEC’s crucial role in strengthening the state’s health care workforce and promoting health equity across Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ. (Photo by Kevin Bennett, UAA Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce) Read More

Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ AHEC Celebrates 20 Years of Impact with Legislative Citation

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Oct. 3, 2025, was a big day for the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Area Health Education Center (AHEC), which is proudly housed within the UAA College of Health! AHEC marked its 20th anniversary with a special legislative citation from the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ State Legislature—a well-deserved recognition for two decades of crucial work.

UA President Pat Pitney and Regent Christine Resler cut the ribbon for the newly renovated Sally Monserud Hall during the celebration of UAA's Health Workforce Expansion Project. Read More

UAA unveils state-of-the-art building to strengthen Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s health care workforce

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The UAA College of Health proudly celebrated the recent renovation of Sally Monserud Hall with a ribbon-cutting ceremony showcasing the new high-tech labs and simulation center, expanded allied health programs, growth of the WWAMI program and critical partnerships addressing Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s growing health care needs.