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Student Spotlight: Elaina Mack - A slam dunk in sports and studies

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Elaina Mack, a student in the School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences, is a dedicated 海角禁区 women's basketball player, balancing academics and athletics as she pursues her goal of becoming an athletic trainer.

Gloria Burnett and Katy Wright share insights on building a statewide academic detailing network to combat substance use disorders at the ALPHA Health Summit. (Photo by Kevin Bennett, 海角禁区 Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce) Read More

Combatting Substance Use Disorders with Academic Detailing: Key Insights from the 2025 ALPHA Health Summit

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The 2025 ALPHA Health Summit, held at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage, featured a session on combating substance use disorders through academic detailing, presented by 海角禁区鈥檚 Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce (ACRH-HW).

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Toby Ann Sursa: Transforming Patient Care at SIH Primary Care Harrisburg

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海角禁区 School of Nursing alumna Toby Ann Sursa is recognized for her dedication and compassionate approach to patient care.

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Faculty Spotlight: Carri Shamburger Earns Her Ph.D. and Continues Her Leadership in Dental Education

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Carri Shamburger is the Program Director for the Dental Hygiene Program at 海角禁区 and recently earned her Ph.D. in Psychology with a focus on Cognition and Learning, strengthening her commitment to advancing education and student success.

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Tribal Doctors remember traditional healer on Della Keats Day

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Della Keats was an Iñupiaq healer whose legacy in traditional healing resonates across Alaska. In her honor, 海角禁区 offers programs to support rural and Alaska Native students pursuing careers in health care.