Della Keats was an Iñupiaq healer whose legacy in traditional healing resonates across Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ. In her honor, UAA offers programs to support rural and Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Native students pursuing careers in health care.
UAA College of Health students describe their experiences surrounding Seasonal Affective Disorder.
This summer, high school students in the Della Keats Program, administered by UAA’s WWAMI School of Medical Education, spent four immersive weeks at UAA's Anchorage campus, engaging in health science coursework and experiencing residential life.
The Della Keats program introduces students from all parts of Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ to college courses, dorm life and big-city educational opportunities specific to health-science.
Students at the statewide HOSA - Future Health Professionals Leadership Conference participated in competitions showcasing their instructional knowledge in physical therapy, dental science, nurse assistant, sports medicine, forensics, vet science, and phlebotomy.
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