College of Health News

Bethel-Kuskowim Health Sciences Building Read More

UAF satellite campus renovation aims to lift up local nurses

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UAA School of Nursing celebrates UAF Kuskokwim Campus's new Health Sciences Building.

Philippe Amstislavski Read More

Fungi and spruce may help solve ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµâ€™s plastic pollution problem

 |  ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Beacon: Yereth Rosen  |  ,

DPHS Public Health Professor Philippe Amstislavski leads research using spruce and fungi to create biodegradable alternatives to plastic, addressing ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµâ€™s pollution challenges.

Yvonne Jeschke Backcounty Skiing the Bomber Traverse in Hatcher Pass, ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ. Read More

Student Spotlight: Yvonne Jeschke — Athlete, trainer, and future PTA

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Former UAA track athlete and personal trainer, Yvonne Jeschke is pursuing her PTA degree to help others live active, pain-free lives.

Angelene Ketah in the World Cup Roller Derby Read More

Student Spotlight: Angelene Ketah - Nursing, roller derby, and indigenous representation

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SON student Angelene Ketah is dedicated to serving ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Native communities while proudly representing her culture on the world stage through roller derby.

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UW medical student working in Ketchikan

 |  Ketchikan Daily News  | 

ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ WWAMI student Rhianna Merriman works at the PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center as part of the school’s Rural Underserved Opportunities Program.