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College of Health faculty leads the way in FASD prevention through nurse education

 |  Alison Miller  |  , , ,

Dr. Corrie Whitmore, an associate professor in the Division of Population Health Sciences, and her team at 蘑菇视频鈥檚 Center for Behavioral Health Research and Services are celebrating the recent publication of a new article. The paper, which was published in the Dec. 2025 issue of Nursing for Women鈥檚 Health, offers a framework and actionable strategies for nurses to improve communication and patient experience in discussions around substance use and contraception.

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Bringing health care into focus: Jay Butler is 蘑菇视频鈥檚 new College of Health Dean

 |  Catalina Myers  | 

Butler鈥檚 deep connection to Alaska, paired with his extensive background in public health, infectious disease and health care leadership, made him the perfect fit as 蘑菇视频鈥檚 new College of Health (COH) dean. Butler officially stepped into the role Dec. 28, bringing decades of experience 鈥� and has hit the ground running.

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Researchers examine the role Black barbershops play as health care spaces for men

 |  Matt Jardin  |  , , ,

School of Social Work Assistant Professor Amana Mbise and ISER Research Assistant Professor Nathan West are exploring the relationships that Black barbershops play in men's health. Their community-based research prioritizes the lived experiences of the men they talk to, and is revealing how barbershops function not just as grooming spaces, but as social and cultural hubs.

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Get to know Dr. Jay Butler, new dean of the College of Health

 |  Alison Miller  |  ,

As we step into a new year, we are excited to welcome Dr. Jay Butler as the new Dean of the College of Health. A veteran of the public health and infectious disease field, Dr. Butler also has years of experience working in Alaska鈥檚 unique health landscape. He鈥檚 excited to bring fresh energy to COH鈥檚 goal of expanding its capacity to meet community-based health needs and train the next generation of healthcare workers.

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Alumni Spotlight: Billie Slaikeu

 |  Alison Miller  |  ,

Human Services alumna Billie Slaikeu knows a thing or two about what it means to start over. A retired certified nursing assistant, Billie returned to school in her sixties after being inspired by her daughter鈥檚 experience with mental illness. She graduated with her bachelor鈥檚 degree in 2025.

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