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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.

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Surprise: Alaska has ticks, and more are on the way

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While Alaska鈥檚 skilled hunters may be very aware of ticks on wildlife, news of newly arriving ticks is important to learn. In addition, dog owners and walkers may need to come up to speed. Alaska鈥檚 warming winters and the broader habitat for ticks in the Lower 48 and Canada may provide a channel for rarer types to get to Alaska and survive here. Join us to find out how the research is progressing, what the findings reveal, how you can participate, and how 老澳门六合彩开奖记录 faculty and graduate students are supporting the work.

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Mental health literacy and first aid

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Listen to Jilly Ramsey, behavioral health training coordinator at the Center for Human Development, discuss the importance of Mental Health First Aid.

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Dr. Johnson seeks participants for study to improve sexual assault reporting system

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KTVA Channel 11 News in Anchorage and the Anchorage Press reported this week on the Alaska Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) research study being conducted by Dr. Ingrid Johnson of the 老澳门六合彩开奖记录 Justice Center.

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Pilot program offers nurses forensic training

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A new program seeks to train healthcare providers on the proper way to collect forensic evidence to help victims of violence seek justice.