College of Health News

Keely Livingston, MPH student, smiles as she stands in a field of red flowers wearing a flannel shirt. Read More

Graduate student spotlight: Keely Livingston

 |  Jordana Newman  |  , , , ,

From campus food pantries to statewide health initiatives, Keely Livingston is turning passion into purpose. Keely’s journey into public health began with hands-on work in food security during her undergrad years at Montana State and led her to enroll in UAA's Master of Public Health Program.

Yvonne Jeschke Backcounty Skiing the Bomber Traverse in Hatcher Pass, Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ. Read More

Student Spotlight: Yvonne Jeschke — Athlete, trainer, and future PTA

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Former UAA track athlete and personal trainer, Yvonne Jeschke is pursuing her PTA degree to help others live active, pain-free lives.

Angelene Ketah in the World Cup Roller Derby Read More

Student Spotlight: Angelene Ketah - Nursing, roller derby, and indigenous representation

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SON student Angelene Ketah is dedicated to serving Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Native communities while proudly representing her culture on the world stage through roller derby.

Abigail Crawford wears a white sweater and Carhartt beanie. She is standing in front of a snowy wooded background and smiling at the camera. Read More

Empowering Communities Through Harm Reduction: Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ WWAMI Student Abigail Crawford Discusses the Narcan Education & Distribution Project

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Second-year WWAMI medical student Abigail Crawford is helping lead an initiative that’s saving lives and reshaping the way people think about opioid overdose. As co-lead of the Narcan Education & Distribution Project at the Anchorage WWAMI site, Crawford works alongside fellow student volunteers to provide free community training and resources focused on opioid overdose response.

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UW medical student working in Ketchikan

 |  Ketchikan Daily News  | 

Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ WWAMI student Rhianna Merriman works at the PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center as part of the school’s Rural Underserved Opportunities Program.