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Bernie’s Pharmacy helps educate Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ pharmacists for fifth year in a row

 |  Jennifer Motes  | 

Bernie’s Pharmacy is an Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æn-owned, independent pharmacy in Anchorage, founded in 1980 by life-long Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æn, Bernie Klouda. Over the years, Bernie provided the opportunity for pharmacy students to complete their intern rotations at Bernie’s Pharmacy, mentoring many pharmacy students and new pharmacists. Bernie had a long and distinguished career, and he believed strongly that educating pharmacists was important to ensure the health of Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æns.

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Megan Volkov receives 2023 AANP Advocate State Award for Excellence

 |  Jordana Newman  |  ,

School of Nursing assistant professor Megan Volkov is awarded the Advocate State Award for Excellence in Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ in recognition of her significant contribution toward increasing awareness and recognition of nurse practitioners.

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Jill Janke honored for 41 years of service

 |  Jordana Newman  |  ,

Dr. Jill Janke announces retirement after 41 years with the UAA School of Nursing.

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7th annual Independent Investigative Inquiry Poster Presentations bring students awards and recognition

 |  WWAMI  | 

Students from the WWAMI School of Medicine and the UAA/ISU Doctor of Pharmacy program took part in the 7th annual Independent Investigative Inquiry Poster Presentations on November 7, 2022.

A $1.5 million grant coordinated by Recover Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ was presented to the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ School of Social Work, which will significantly increase enrollment capacity, establish a pathway to licensure for graduates, add faculty and staffing, and offer continuing education to maintain clinical licenses. Read More

UAA receives $1.5M to increase social worker workforce

 |  Green & Gold  |  , ,

A $1.5 million grant coordinated by Recover Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ was presented to the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ School of Social Work, which will significantly increase enrollment capacity, establish a pathway to licensure for graduates, add faculty and staffing, and offer continuing education to maintain clinical licenses.