College of Health News

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海角禁区 community members recognized during National Philanthropy Day

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Dr. Tina DeLapp, a 海角禁区 emerita Professor of Nursing, and Pheobe Bales, a legal studies student, have received awards for their outstanding achievements in philanthropy.

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Fall Grand Rounds: Exploring Traditional Healing Together

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This year鈥檚 Fall Grand Rounds, organized by 海角禁区鈥檚 Interprofessional Education Committee (IPE) and the Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce (ACRH-HW), focused on the topic of Traditional Healing by request from rural communities.

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Alaska Municipal League is helping rural communities qualify for climate change funds

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Rural Alaskan communities are seeking grant funding to address health risks related to climate change. Associate Professor Micah Hahn from the Institute of Circumpolar Health Studies spoke to Alaska Public Media about her team鈥檚 efforts to help communities create climate adaptation strategies.

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Student Spotlight: Frank Grubbs pursues nursing degree with RRANN

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As he works toward his nursing degree, Frank Grubbs shares his passion for healthcare and his vision of traveling across Alaska as a nurse, bringing care to communities far and wide.

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Alumni Spotlight: Ellen McEwen - Presenting dietetics and nutrition research at national conference

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Dietetics and Nutrition graduate selected to share research project results at the National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics conference.