Alaska's rural and multi-cultural environment calls for multidisciplinary approaches
to defining health problems and identifying appropriate solutions. The Institute for
Circumpolar Health Studies (ICHS) was established by the Alaska Legislature in 1988 to improve the health of peoples
of Alaska and other circumpolar areas through instruction, information services, and
basic and applied research in health and medicine.
Our applied research focus supports public health planning and provides opportunities
for students to gain research experience. Our faculty and staff have expertise in epidemiologic study design, quantitative and
qualitative analysis, geographic information systems (GIS), community engagement,
evaluation, and facilitation.
Nicole Blue has been part of the Seawolf Women’s Volleyball team since 2020. She’s a champion both on and off the court! The senior is pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a focus in Speech Language Pathology. Blue shares some highlights from her time at мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±.
Nicole Blue is pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a focus in Speech Language Pathology. She's also a senior player on the мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± women's volleyball team! Blue shared her experiences in the programs.
Hannah’s two degrees from мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±â€™s Division of Population Health Sciences have been invaluable to her as a program coordinator at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.
мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± has been ranked one of the nation’s best schools for online health care degrees and certificates for 2023. Six percent of regionally accredited colleges and universities earned a ranking position.
мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± and Division of Population Health Sciences (DPHS) alumna Jordan Kamer (BS, Health Sciences, ‘17) has a pretty important job. As a public health educator with the Municipality of Anchorage Health Department, she is responsible for providing community education and guidance on public health—everything from COVID-19, to naloxone, to age-appropriate sex education.
мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± Professional Studies Building 2533 Providence Dr., Suite 206 Anchorage, AK 99508
Mailing Address: The Institute for Circumpolar Health Studies мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± Professional Studies Building 3211 Providence Dr., PSB 206 Anchorage, AK 99508