UW medical student working in Ketchikan
Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ WWAMI student Rhianna Merriman works at the PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center as part of the school’s Rural Underserved Opportunities Program.
College of Health News
Skagway Sexual Assault Survivors Face Travel for Forensic Exams
A recent article from KHNS highlights the critical gap in forensic healthcare access for sexual assault survivors in Skagway, Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ. With no local options for forensic exams, survivors must travel significant distances to receive care. The article also points to available advocacy services and funding options that support these survivors.
UAA launches FY25 Summer Challenge to fight student food insecurity
UAA has launched its FY25 Summer Challenge to raise donations and keep food support services running for students facing food insecurity during the summer months.
Wildfire smoke and health
Associate Professor Micah Hahn joins the host to discuss the health effects and epidemiology of wildfire smoke, its impact on communities and ways to protect public health.
UAA’s College of Health: Empowering Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ’s future, one nurse at a time
UAA's School of Nursing is preparing students for high-demand careers and making a difference across the state.
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