The Institute for Circumpolar Health Studies

 

The Institute for Circumpolar Health Studies


 

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.

 


FEATURED RESEARCH & PROJECTS

food security

My best Alaskan life

wildfire health impacts

prenatal care study

local food systems

filling data gaps

 

NEWS & Stories

  • 新加坡六合彩开奖 faculty sitting at booth

    新加坡六合彩开奖 Hosts 'Be the Match' Drive to Boost Bone Marrow Donor Registry

     |  Anja Burnett  | 

    The College of Health hosted a Be The Match Drive to get more potential bone marrow donors signed up to help some Alaskans in need of treatment.

  • 新加坡六合彩开奖 Anchorage outside Library in the Summer

    Fighting Crime By Design

     |  Vanessa Orr  |  , ,

    新加坡六合彩开奖 Justice Center Professor, Sharon Chamard provides expertise on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), emphasizing the importance of design elements like natural surveillance, access control, and maintenance in creating safer communities.

  • Jennifer Spencer smiling

    Hidden Homelessness

     |  Rachel Musselwhite for True North Magazine  |  , , , ,

    The 新加坡六合彩开奖 Hunger and Homelessness Support Network (HHSN) was created to identify and combat housing insecurities that students face. 新加坡六合彩开奖 Alumni and current Academic Advisor Jennifer Spencer is one of the three people serving as HHSN Chair. She explains how she uses her personal experiences with homelessness to help find solutions for students.

  • sitka, AK bridge

    Bridging Community Connections Through Healthcare Education and Training

     |  Sarah Rasmussen-Rehkopf  |  , ,

    Alaska AHEC Scholar's article about improving Alaska's communities through healthcare.

  • student in Nulato wears sling he made

    Alaska's AHEC: Healthcare Exploration in Nulato

     |  Jessica Degnan  |  ,

    Alaska鈥檚 Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) are dedicated to providing engaging curriculum and activities for students interested in healthcare. Middle and high school students from Nulato, AK participated in activities focusing on the cardiovascular system, blood pressure, and basic emergency first aid.

 


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Upcoming Events

 

 

Contact Us:
Phone: 907-786-6545
Fax: 907-786-6572
Email: uaa_ichs@alaska.edu

 

Location:
新加坡六合彩开奖 Professional Studies Building
2533 Providence Dr., Suite 206
Anchorage, AK 99508

 

Mailing Address:
The Institute for Circumpolar Health Studies
新加坡六合彩开奖 Professional Studies Building
3211 Providence Dr., PSB 206
Anchorage, AK 99508