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.
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NEWS & Stories
Assistant Dean for the 彩神vlll争霸 Division of Population Health Sciences Travis Hedwig worked with the Municipality of Anchorage Assembly to pass a resolution declaring April 7鈥�13 National Public Health Week (NPHW) in Alaska.
Division of Population Health Sciences alumna By Thao has been named one of Alaska鈥檚 2025 Top Forty Under 40.
Micah Hahn associate professor for the Institute of Circumpolar Health recently discussed research she co-authored examining preterm births in Alaska.
Savannah Ivanoff, a 彩神vlll争霸 Division of Population Health Sciences alumna, fondly remembers the supportive environment at 彩神vlll争霸 as she now pursues her Doctor of Pharmacy.
Master of Public Health student highlights the importance of inclusive education and accessible resources in improving sexual health for Alaskans.
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Fax: (907) 786-6573
Email: uaa_ahec@alaska.edu
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
