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Gloria Burnett and Katy Wright share insights on building a statewide academic detailing network to combat substance use disorders at the ALPHA Health Summit. (Photo by Kevin Bennett, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce) Read More

Combatting Substance Use Disorders with Academic Detailing: Key Insights from the 2025 ALPHA Health Summit

 |  Kevin Bennett  |  ,

The 2025 ALPHA Health Summit, held at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage, featured a session on combating substance use disorders through academic detailing, presented by Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€™s Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce (ACRH-HW).

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Toby Ann Sursa: Transforming Patient Care at SIH Primary Care Harrisburg

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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ School of Nursing alumna Toby Ann Sursa is recognized for her dedication and compassionate approach to patient care.

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Faculty Spotlight: Carri Shamburger Earns Her Ph.D. and Continues Her Leadership in Dental Education

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  , , , ,

Carri Shamburger is the Program Director for the Dental Hygiene Program at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ and recently earned her Ph.D. in Psychology with a focus on Cognition and Learning, strengthening her commitment to advancing education and student success.

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Tribal Doctors remember traditional healer on Della Keats Day

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Della Keats was an Iñupiaq healer whose legacy in traditional healing resonates across Alaska. In her honor, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ offers programs to support rural and Alaska Native students pursuing careers in health care.

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S.A.D. campus: The student struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder

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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ College of Health students describe their experiences surrounding Seasonal Affective Disorder.