College of Health News

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Alumnus Benz Guillermo finds the right fit in human services

 |  Ahliil Saitanan  |  , , ,

Human Services alumnus Benz Guillermo talks about how he found the right fit in the Department of Human Services program at the College of Health.

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MSW graduate Albert Toves' CHamoru values fuel his passion to help others

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As an Indigenous CHamoru, Albert Toves' pursuit to attain a degree in social work is rooted in his passion and responsibility to help his community in Guåhan (Guam) and other indigenous communities.

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Dr. Vanessa Meade appointed as member of U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Veterans Rural Health Advisory Committee

 |  Ahliil Saitanan  | 

Vanessa Meade, an assistant professor in the School of Social Work and a U.S. Army veteran, was recently appointed as a member of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Rural Health Advisory Committee (VRHAC) on a three-year term.鈦

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Dr. Tracey Burke, alongside collaborators, publish three manuscripts related to food insecurity research

 |  Ahliil Saitanan  | 

School of Social Work Professor Tracey Burke and Dietetics and Nutrition Assistant Professor Amanda Walch collaborated with each other and UAA students to publish three manuscripts from studies they have been conducting with the St. Francis House Food Pantry to determine food pantry needs within the community.

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School of Nursing professor takes part in Ensuring Forensic Care for All Victims Act

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School of Nursing professor takes part in Ensuring Forensic Care for All Victims Act