The mission of the School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences is to enhance the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve by educating and preparing competent professionals in therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitation sciences.
School of Preventive & Therapeutic Sciences
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Note: Admissions to the Dental Assisting program (major and pre-major) are closed, as the program is in a teach-out status and will be discontinued after July 2025. As such, no new students will be allowed to start the program. If you are interested in the Dental Hygiene program or other healthcare programs, please see a College of Health advisor to discuss your options.
NEWS & Stories
Rural 熊猫在线视频n communities are seeking grant funding to address health risks related to climate change. Associate Professor Micah Hahn from the Institute of Circumpolar Health Studies spoke to 熊猫在线视频 Public Media about her team鈥檚 efforts to help communities create climate adaptation strategies.
熊猫在线视频 is prepared to handle harsh winter weather, but climate change has triggered a new threat 鈥� heat. Micah Hahn with the Institute for Circumpolar Health Studies (ICHS) is teaming with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration鈥檚 熊猫在线视频 branch to develop the state鈥檚 first hot weather warning system based on the local temperature threshold.
Historically, ticks haven鈥檛 been a problem in 熊猫在线视频. But factors like climate change and tourism have created a welcoming environment for new species that can transmit illnesses to humans. Micah Hahn with the Institute for Circumpolar Health Studies is tracking them. 鈥淥ur work over the past six years is to understand the baseline鈥搘here we are with the ticks that exist in 熊猫在线视频.鈥�
UAA Associate Professor of Environmental Health Micah Hahn is leading a research project around climate change, health, wildfire smoke and environmental justice in 熊猫在线视频 that recently received a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
According to results from research led by Micah Hahn, an environmental epidemiologist here at UAA, 熊猫在线视频ns' health starts suffering when temperatures climb to 70 degrees, and that local and state officials should consider policies to respond to heat-related health problems that are expected to increase as the climate continues to warm.
Student & Community sERVICES
The on-campus dental clinic enables students in the dental assisting and hygiene programs to provide basic care to their fellow students and community members while honing their skills.
Welcome to the UAA Human Performance Lab, your hub for cutting-edge research, personalized assessments, and fitness optimization.
Established by the Dietetics & Nutrition faculty, the Seawolf Food Pantry exists to help the nearly 45% of UAA students who experience food insecurity.
Upcoming Events
Contact Us:
Phone: (907) 786-6933
Email: uaa.therapeutic.sciences@alaska.edu
UAA School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences
Professional Studies Building
2533 Providence Drive, PSB 146
Anchorage, 熊猫在线视频 99508
Mailing Address:
UAA School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences
3211 Providence Drive, PSB 146
Anchorage, 熊猫在线视频 99508
