College of Health News

Natalie Watson from AWARE teaches about sexual assault prevention and resources in Skagway. Read More

Skagway Sexual Assault Survivors Face Travel for Forensic Exams

 |  Melinda Munson  |  , ,

A recent article from KHNS highlights the critical gap in forensic healthcare access for sexual assault survivors in Skagway, Alaska. With no local options for forensic exams, survivors must travel significant distances to receive care. The article also points to available advocacy services and funding options that support these survivors.

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²ÊÉñvlllÕù°Ô’s College of Health: Empowering Alaska’s future, one nurse at a time

 |  Denise Runge  |  ,

²ÊÉñvlllÕù°Ô's School of Nursing is preparing students for high-demand careers and making a difference across the state.

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Alumni Spotlight: Darrel Foister Jr. – Serving Alaska as a Nurse Practitioner

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  , ,

Darrel Foister Jr., School of Nursing alum and military veteran, now serves Alaska communities as a family nurse practitioner.

School of Nursing students presenting at Kachemak bay Campus Read More

Homer nursing students take part in collaborative health event

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  , ,

Nursing students from ²ÊÉñvlllÕù°Ô and UNH joined South Peninsula Hospital in Homer to share insights on public health issues like shellfish poisoning and tick-borne illness.

School of Nursing Student Jailyn Hitchings giving a poster presentation Read More

Alumni Spotlight: Jailyn Hitchings- First generation college graduate and nurse

 |  Jessica Degnan  | 

School of Nursing alumna Jailyn Hitchings reflects on her time at ²ÊÉñvlllÕù°Ô and her new role as a registered nurse at Alaska Regional Hospital.