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.
Students in fall's EMT 130 — Emergency Medical Technician I burnished their clinical and decision-making skills in a trio of rapid-fire trauma simulations, thanks to a first-time partnership between the Fire and Emergency Services program and the Interprofessional Health Sciences Simulation Center.
The Human Performance Lab has a new location with updated equipment. Witness demonstrations of the equipment and testing procedures at an upcoming open house event.
The мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± dental hygiene program provided free preventative dental care for youth ages 3-17 on Oct. 27 during its annual мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± Cares for Kids Day (formerly мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± Children's Day).
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