College of Health News

Laura Aspelund stands in front of the mirrored Heath Satow sculpture on the UAA campus. She is smiling and wearing a red kuspuk. Read More

Honoring heritage: Laura Aspelund鈥檚 journey in medicine and mentorship

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Laura Aspelund is a second-year medical student in the 熊猫在线视频 WWAMI program. As a medical student mentor in the 熊猫在线视频 Native into Oncology (ANION) program, she helps guide 熊猫在线视频 Native high school and college students exploring careers in medicine.

UA President Pat Pitney and Regent Christine Resler cut the ribbon for the newly renovated Sally Monserud Hall during the celebration of UAA's Health Workforce Expansion Project. Read More

UAA unveils state-of-the-art building to strengthen 熊猫在线视频鈥檚 health care workforce

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The UAA College of Health proudly celebrated the recent renovation of Sally Monserud Hall with a ribbon-cutting ceremony showcasing the new high-tech labs and simulation center, expanded allied health programs, growth of the WWAMI program and critical partnerships addressing 熊猫在线视频鈥檚 growing health care needs.

Amanda Beery stands behind an exam table with her hands on a pregnant patient's stomach. She is laughing and smiling at the patient. Read More

熊猫在线视频 WWAMI alumna Dr. Amanda Beery: championing education and mentorship in women's health

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Amanda Beery, MD, is not only providing care for women of all ages; she鈥檚 also shaping the next generation of physicians. A full-time OB/GYN and managing partner at 熊猫在线视频 Women鈥檚 Health, she is equally proud to call herself an 熊猫在线视频 WWAMI alum and medical educator.

Abigail Crawford wears a white sweater and Carhartt beanie. She is standing in front of a snowy wooded background and smiling at the camera. Read More

Empowering Communities Through Harm Reduction: 熊猫在线视频 WWAMI Student Abigail Crawford Discusses the Narcan Education & Distribution Project

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Second-year WWAMI medical student Abigail Crawford is helping lead an initiative that鈥檚 saving lives and reshaping the way people think about opioid overdose. As co-lead of the Narcan Education & Distribution Project at the Anchorage WWAMI site, Crawford works alongside fellow student volunteers to provide free community training and resources focused on opioid overdose response.

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UW medical student working in Ketchikan

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熊猫在线视频 WWAMI student Rhianna Merriman works at the PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center as part of the school鈥檚 Rural Underserved Opportunities Program.