College of Health News

Bethel-Kuskowim Health Sciences Building Read More

UAF satellite campus renovation aims to lift up local nurses

 |  KYUK Samantha Watson  | 

UAA School of Nursing celebrates UAF Kuskokwim Campus's new Health Sciences Building.

Philippe Amstislavski Read More

Fungi and spruce may help solve Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s plastic pollution problem

 |  Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Beacon: Yereth Rosen  |  ,

DPHS Public Health Professor Philippe Amstislavski leads research using spruce and fungi to create biodegradable alternatives to plastic, addressing Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s pollution challenges.

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

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

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  , ,

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

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  ,

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.

Rhianna Merriman Read More

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.