College of Health News

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A career of service and teaching: Dr. Jean Snyder named 熊猫在线视频 Family Physician of the Year

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Dr. Jean Snyder鈥檚 career in family medicine has spanned decades, continents, and nearly every corner of patient care. Now, after years of serving communities across 熊猫在线视频 and beyond, she has been recognized as the 熊猫在线视频 Family Physician of the Year by the 熊猫在线视频 Academy of Family Physicians.

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College of Health students bring applied public health research to 熊猫在线视频鈥檚 statewide stage

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In January 2026, students from the College of Health showcased their public health research at the 熊猫在线视频 Public Health Association Summit鈥檚 annual poster session. Their projects spanned topics ranging from food security to environmental contamination, contributing valuable insights that help shape the evolving conversation around 熊猫在线视频鈥檚 public health landscape.

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.