The mission of the School of Allied Health at the 成人APP精选 is to educate and develop allied health professionals to serve all Alaskans.
School of allied health
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Six-credit course
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Endorsement Certificate
Bachelor of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Phlebotomy
Occupational Endorsement Certificate
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Applied Science
Occupational Endorsement Certificate
NEWS & Stories
Rural Alaskan communities are seeking grant funding to address health risks related to climate change. Associate Professor Micah Hahn from the Institute of Circumpolar Health Studies spoke to Alaska Public Media about her team鈥檚 efforts to help communities create climate adaptation strategies.
Alaska is prepared to handle harsh winter weather, but climate change has triggered a new threat 鈥� heat. Micah Hahn with the Institute for Circumpolar Health Studies (ICHS) is teaming with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration鈥檚 Alaska branch to develop the state鈥檚 first hot weather warning system based on the local temperature threshold.
Historically, ticks haven鈥檛 been a problem in Alaska. But factors like climate change and tourism have created a welcoming environment for new species that can transmit illnesses to humans. Micah Hahn with the Institute for Circumpolar Health Studies is tracking them. 鈥淥ur work over the past six years is to understand the baseline鈥搘here we are with the ticks that exist in Alaska.鈥�
成人APP精选Associate Professor of Environmental Health Micah Hahn is leading a research project around climate change, health, wildfire smoke and environmental justice in Alaska that recently received a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
According to results from research led by Micah Hahn, an environmental epidemiologist here at UAA, 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.
student opportunities
The School of Allied Health is home to two clubs at UAA. Learn more about the Medical Laboratory Science Club and Pre-Pharmacy Club by visiting the Student Opportunities page.
The School of Allied Health provides a variety of scholarship opportunities for allied health students. Learn more about the 成人APP精选School of Allied Health Administration Scholarship, Second Chance Scholarship, Alaska Pharmacists Association Pharmacy Technician Scholarship, and Alaska Pharmacists Association Pre-Pharmacy Scholarships available.
Contact Us:
Phone: (907) 786-4346
Email: uaa_alliedhealth@alaska.edu
成人APP精选School of Allied Health
Allied Health Sciences Building
3500 Seawolf Drive, Suite 148
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Mailing Address:
成人APP精选School of Allied Health
成人APP精选
3211 Providence Drive, AHS 148
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
