College of Health News

Amana Mbise, Ph.D., closing out his presentation during the Alaska Black Caucus town hall event Read More

Groundbreaking report sheds light on health disparities experienced by Black Alaskans

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On June 30, the Alaska Black Caucus held the Covid & Beyond: Black Health & Wellness Town Hall at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium at the мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±. Amana Mbise, Ph.D., an assistant professor with the School of Social Work under the College of Health, presented eye-opening findings from the first-ever Black Alaskans Health Status report.

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Alaska Social Worker Dr. Yvonne Chase is the new President-Elect of NASW

Yvonne Chase, Ph.D., associate professor with the Dept. of Human Services under the мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± College of Health, is the new president-elect of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

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When the temperature hits 70, Alaskans feel the heat — and start suffering health ills

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According to results from research led by Micah Hahn, an environmental epidemiologist here at мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±, Alaskans' health starts suffering when temperatures climb to 70 degrees, and that local and state officials should consider policies to respond to heat-related health problems that are expected to increase as the climate continues to warm.

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MSW alumni Kim Kovol appointed acting DFCS commissioner

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мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± Master of Social Work alumni Kim Kovol recently was appointed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy as acting commissioner of the new Alaska Department of Family and Community Services.

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MLS team research presented at national conference

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The medical laboratory science (MLS) research team presents at the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Scientist conference.