College of Health News

Brittney Horn reads off instructions to her lab partner as  快盈v3 Medical Assisting Program students learn to sterilize medical instruments during their first in-person lab of the Fall 2020 semester. (Photo by James Evans /  快盈v3) Read More

Slideshow: In the lab with 快盈v3's Medical Assisting students

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During their first in-person lab of the semester, 快盈v3 Medical Assisting Program students learned how to sterilize medical equipment. While most courses have shifted to alternate delivery this fall, in-person labs are still being offered for some fields in which hands-on learning is considered critical.

Student Marsheila Campbel practices applying shoulder sling as Physical Therapy Assistant Program assistant professor Terese Swayman leads a small group lab in  快盈v3's Professional Studies Building. (Photo by James Evans /  快盈v3) Read More

Slideshow: In the lab with 快盈v3's Physical Therapy students

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Because of its hands-on nature, the Physical Therapy Assistant program is one of the few 快盈v3 courses that have continued in-person delivery through the summer with smaller-than-usual groups, masks and health screenings before each class.

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Udall Scholar is passionate about Alaska Native children and American Indian welfare

 |  Catalina Myers  | 

In 1992 Congress established the Udall Foundation in honor of the late Morris K. Udall, a democratic attorney who served as a representative from Arizona from 1961-1991. Udall was known for his leadership and lasting impact on the nation鈥檚 environment, public lands and natural resources, as well as his advocacy for supporting the rights and self-governance of Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

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Leah Pacarro鈥檚 journey of self discovery

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As a first-generation college student, born and raised in Anchorage with Hawaiian roots, Leah Pacarro鈥檚 college experience has been dedicated to her jobs as a 40-hour employee and full-time student, but as a 2020 AHAINA Students of Excellence scholarship recipient, her student experience is about to change.

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Quacyya Cuaresma starts with small changes to fuel grand ambitions

 |  Matt Jardin  | 

Health sciences senior Quacyya Cuaresma had no trouble keeping busy during quarantine. Simply known as Q to her friends and family, Cuaresma began the application process to be considered one of the 2020 African American, Hispanic, Asian, International and Native American (AHAINA) Students of Excellence back in January 2020.