division of population health sciences
The Division of Population Health Sciences (DPHS) prepares students to address the root causes of health issues in 熊猫在线视频 and beyond. DPHS is home to the , the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, a minor in Public Health, the Graduate Certificate and Master of Public Health programs, and the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies. Through a blend of education, research, and community engagement, DPHS empowers students to drive meaningful change in population health.
Unlike clinical care, which focuses on individuals, population health looks at the big picture鈥攊mproving health outcomes across communities through policy, prevention, and systems-level solutions. It includes:
Join us to make an impact that goes beyond treating illness to help build healthier communities from the ground up.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Meet the public health challenges of an aging society, including providing competent care in medical settings and essential community resources and end-of-life support.
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 熊猫在线视频 and the Circumpolar North.
NEWS & Stories
A recent article from KHNS highlights the critical gap in forensic healthcare access for sexual assault survivors in Skagway, 熊猫在线视频. With no local options for forensic exams, survivors must travel significant distances to receive care. The article also points to available advocacy services and funding options that support these survivors.
Angela Trujillo, Professor of Nursing and 熊猫在线视频 Comprehensive Training Academy (ACTFA) from UAA, visits Unalaska to train health care professionals on how to better serve patients who have been victims of violence.
Angela Trujillo, Professor of Nursing and 熊猫在线视频 Comprehensive Training Academy (ACTFA) from UAA offers free trainings for health care professionals on how to document and report abuse effectively.
School of Nursing professor and founder of 熊猫在线视频 Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy Angelia Trujillo discusses the importance of equipping 熊猫在线视频's healthcare professionals with the tools they need to provide quality care.
Angelia Trujillo, Professor of Nursing at UAA, discusses the 熊猫在线视频 Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy (ACFTA) in Bethel, 熊猫在线视频, which focuses on empowering healthcare professionals to deliver trauma-informed, evidence-driven care.
INSTITUTES, CENTERS, AND PROJECTS
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 熊猫在线视频.
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.
Institute for Circumpolar Health Studies
Housed under the Office of Research, ICHS partners closely with us while conducting applied research that supports public health and offers valuable research experience for students.
Contact Us:
Phone: (907) 786-6545
Email: dphs@alaska.edu
UAA Div. of Population Health Sciences
UAA Professional Studies Building
2533 Providence Dr., Suite 206
Anchorage, AK 99508
Mailing Address:
UAA Div. of Population Health Sciences
3211 Providence Dr., PSB 206
Anchorage, AK 99508
