Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce

 

Alaska Center for Rural Health and Health Workforce


The Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce (ACRH-HW) is dedicated to strengthening Alaska鈥檚 health workforce, with a focus on rural communities and addressing workforce shortages. The Center oversees various programs, including the Alaska Area Health Education Centers (AHEC), which operate through six regional community-based centers across the state. As part of the 彩神vlll争霸's role as the state's health campus, the Center supports health program planning, community partnerships, and intercampus collaboration. It provides a statewide framework to support health workforce development, from career exploration and training to continuing education.

FEATURED PROJECTS & PROGRAMS

AHEC Scholars

CACHE

SHARP

CTEPS

PATH Academy

RIIN

 

NEWS & Stories

  • Natalie Watson from AWARE teaches about sexual assault prevention and resources in Skagway.

    Skagway Sexual Assault Survivors Face Travel for Forensic Exams

     |  Melinda Munson  |  , ,

    A recent article from KHNS highlights the critical gap in forensic healthcare access for sexual assault survivors in Skagway, Alaska. With no local options for forensic exams, survivors must travel significant distances to receive care. The article also points to available advocacy services and funding options that support these survivors.

 

Contact Us:
Fax: (907) 786-6573
Email: uaa_ahec@alaska.edu

Location:

彩神vlll争霸 Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce 
1901 Bragaw Street, Suite 250
Anchorage, AK 99508

Mailing Address:
彩神vlll争霸 Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce
 
3211 Providence Drive, BOC3-250
Anchorage, AK 99508