College of Health News

Amana Mbise, Ph.D., closing out his presentation during the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Black Caucus town hall event Read More

Groundbreaking report sheds light on health disparities experienced by Black Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æns

 |  Anchorage Daily News  |  , ,

On June 30, the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Black Caucus held the Covid & Beyond: Black Health & Wellness Town Hall at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium at the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ. Amana Mbise, Ph.D., an assistant professor with the School of Social Work under the College of Health, presented eye-opening findings from the first-ever Black Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æns Health Status report.

Yvonne Chase, Ph.D. Read More

Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Social Worker Dr. Yvonne Chase is the new President-Elect of NASW

 |  SWHELPER  |  , ,

Yvonne Chase, Ph.D., associate professor with the Dept. of Human Services under the UAA College of Health, is the new president-elect of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

A stream on a hot summer day Read More

When the temperature hits 70, Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æns feel the heat — and start suffering health ills

 |  KTOO  |  , ,

According to results from research led by Micah Hahn, an environmental epidemiologist here at UAA, Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æns' health starts suffering when temperatures climb to 70 degrees, and that local and state officials should consider policies to respond to heat-related health problems that are expected to increase as the climate continues to warm.

Kim Kovol Read More

MSW alumni Kim Kovol appointed acting DFCS commissioner

 |  Ahliil Saitanan  |  ,

UAA Master of Social Work alumni Kim Kovol recently was appointed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy as acting commissioner of the new Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Department of Family and Community Services.

MLS student sitting at desk Read More

MLS team research presented at national conference

 |  Jordana Newman  |  , ,

The medical laboratory science (MLS) research team presents at the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Scientist conference.