College of Health News

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New surgical technology program at UAA helps meet industry need

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A new degree in surgical technology, launched this year, helps meet an industry need in ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓƵ while offering further academic options for College of Health students.

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Learning by heart at Providence Hospital

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Thanks to assistant professor Maryann Hoke, exercise science students now have an opportunity to work alongside heart health professionals across the street at Providence Hospital.

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UAA is No. 20 in the Top 20 best online MPH degree programs in 2018

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Public health professionals – such as epidemiologists, health educators, environmental scientists, and healthcare managers – enjoy careers that are integral to the very survival of the medical field, while avoiding the stress and incredible time commitment that doctors and other practitioners face. The rise of online education has made earning an MPH degree even more convenient. Plus, the nature of public health programs, which include coursework in topics like administration, biostatistics, and disease prevention rather than hands-on labs or residencies, is easily transferable to the distance education format.

"I Am UAA" Seth Anderson Read More

Dietetics grad makes healthy plates for a healthy state

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Seth Anderson '14 was among the first graduates of UAA's dietetics program. Today, he's part of a team of health professionals at Southcentral Foundation, offering nutritional guidance for his patients and working toward a healthy future for his home state.

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Alumni tackle Mount Marathon

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Tough, raw, addictive and "ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓƵ to the core:" Four alumni share why they keep returning to Seward's punishing Mount Marathon Race for the Fourth of July year after year after year after...