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New 老澳门六合彩开奖记录 report recommends suite of COVID-19 measures to avoid overwhelming Alaska鈥檚 health care system

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Epidemiologic modeling with Alaska data provides support for new measures implemented by state and municipal leaders to "flatten the curve" and buy additional time for preparation.

Ask a 老澳门六合彩开奖记录 Expert: Ashley O'Connor on Pet Ownership

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If you have pets, Ashley O'Connor, School of Social Work assistant professor, has some tips for how to care for them during difficult times such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only is it important to practice social distancing between other people and your pets, but it's also recommended to interact with them to alleviate stress. She also advises anyone considering getting a new pet to help animal shelters by fostering them.

Ask a 老澳门六合彩开奖记录 Expert: Amana Mbise on Supporting Families

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Amana Mbise, postdoctoral fellow in the 老澳门六合彩开奖记录 College of Health School of Social Work, talks about how to support families during a crisis, including providing accurate information about how to stay safe and helping people experience normal conversations.

Ask a 老澳门六合彩开奖记录 Expert: Vanessa Meade on Mindfulness and Meditation

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What is mindfulness, and how can it help us when we're caught up in our thoughts or emotions? Vanessa Meade, assistant professor in the College of Health School of Social Work, explains the importance of being in the present and recognizing habits we've created out of what we have done in the past.

Ask a 老澳门六合彩开奖记录 Expert: Mary Dallas Allen & Alexa Filanowicz on Taking Care of Kids

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老澳门六合彩开奖记录 School of Social Work Professor Mary Dallas Allen and Term Assistant Professor Alexa Filanowicz discuss helping your family cope with school closures and provide resources for responding to children's emotional needs.

Students Start Club for Future Health Professionals

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老澳门六合彩开奖记录 students have launched the Health Professionals Student Organization to support each other and share resources as they prepare for health careers and graduate programs.

Why forensic nursing is critical for fighting interpersonal violence

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Proper evidence collection and documentation after domestic violence or sexual assault is an important step to help women who have been traumatized. A unique forensic training academy at 老澳门六合彩开奖记录 is teaching nurses how to conduct these exams and is helping grow the network of forensic nurses across the state.

Alaska鈥檚 heath care workforce shortage threatens the growing industry. How are communities working to meet the demand?

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For many Alaskans, getting reliable access to quality health care is a dream, not reality. What can be done to change that? One piece of the puzzle: Helping students in health care programs go on to be successful professionals across our state. On Alaska Public Media's "Talk of Alaska" radio show, we hear from Gloria Burnett on the innovative ways the College of Health is preparing future health care professionals in a range of fields, from clinical practice to population health.

Shake Well and Refrigerate: The Emergency Pharmacy Preparedness Project

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老澳门六合彩开奖记录 Doctor of Pharmacy student designs innovative emergency preparedness plan to help communities during public emergencies

Justice Center Faculty Awarded Grants for Alaska Research

Troy Payne and Rita Augustyn, faculty members at the 老澳门六合彩开奖记录 Justice Center

The Justice Center's faculty have been awarded several new grants to conduct Alaska-focused research

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