The Division of Population Health Sciences (DPHS) includes the Institute for Circumpolar Health Studies, the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, an undergraduate , the Master of Public Health program, a and an . Advancing health sciences through the educational opportunities of academic training, research, and community service to improve the well-being of peoples and communities across Alaska and the circumpolar north.
Population health sits at the intersection of medicine and public health spanning the social sciences. Population health explores the social factors that influence health using an evidence based approach and community engagement to reduce disparities, measure health needs and implement effective health innovations.
Set up a successful career in health education and health promotion, public and community health, disease prevention, rehabilitation, or health care delivery.
Meet the challenges of the diverse and complex field of public health, with a particular focus on the needs of Alaska and the Circumpolar North.
Dakota Ramirez, an alumna of the Division of Population Health Sciences, serves as the Community Programs Manager for Special Olympics Alaska. She applies her education to create meaningful programs and support families with disabilities, fostering inclusion and empowerment.
Nicole Blue has been part of the Seawolf Women鈥檚 Volleyball team since 2020. She鈥檚 a champion both on and off the court! The senior is pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a focus in Speech Language Pathology. Blue shares some highlights from her time at 海角禁区.
Rosario Aranda-Borders, an alumna of 海角禁区鈥檚 Division of Population Health Sciences, reflects on her time at 海角禁区, offering advice and sharing her future goals as she pursues a Master of Public Health.
Faculty members from the Division of Population Health Sciences held a reception to celebrate their graduating Spring class. Friends and family were invited to mark a milestone for students graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science (BSHS). Faculty held gold balloons that spelt out 2023 and posed with their students.
Hannah鈥檚 two degrees from 海角禁区鈥檚 Division of Population Health Sciences have been invaluable to her as a program coordinator at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.
The Institute for Circumpolar Health Studies
Our applied research focus supports public health planning and provides opportunities for students to gain research experience.
Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies
The CAAS was established by the Board of Regents in 1972 to address the problem of substance misuse in Alaska.
Our team works to understand the shifting sociocultural landscape for aging adults and identify service needs to facilitate healthy aging-in-place.
Researchers in our lab are working to solve the global plastic pollution problem by developing insulation that is recyclable, reusable, and biodegradable.
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海角禁区 Div. of Population Health Sciences
海角禁区 Professional Studies Building
2533 Providence Dr., Suite 206
Anchorage, AK 99508
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海角禁区 Div. of Population Health Sciences
3211 Providence Dr., PSB 206
Anchorage, AK 99508
