Alaska's AHEC

08/29/2025

👏 A huge welcome to Tammy Choromanski and the Southcentral AHEC team—your work is vital for building healthcare access across Alaska!

📢 Exciting News from APU!

We’re proud to share that Alaska Pacific University is now home to Alaska’s Southcentral Area Health Education Center (AHEC)!

Led by Director Tammy Choromanski, Southcentral AHEC is one of six regional centers across Alaska working to strengthen and support the state’s healthcare workforce. Their mission is to inspiring youth to explore careers in healthcare, train health professionals, especially in rural and underserved communities, and retain providers through continuing education, support, and incentives.

📚 Programs include: Youth health career camps & exploratory programs. The AHEC Scholars Program: an interdisciplinary certificate for students in health professions. Continuing education and professional development opportunities for practicing providers, plus so much more!

We’re excited to welcome Tammy and the Southcentral AHEC team to campus this semester, and we look forward to seeing the impact of their work in improving access to quality healthcare across Alaska. 💙

08/29/2025

Gear up for a long weekend, Seawolves! There are no classes and campus is closed Monday, Sept. 1, for Labor Day.

Have a great weekend, and we'll see you back Tuesday! 🌻

08/28/2025

08/27/2025

Southcentral Foundation knows children need clear eyesight to thrive both in and outside of a classroom.

For a limited time, SCF is offering Alaska Native and American Indian children glasses at no cost.

For more information, please contact SCF Optometry at 907-729-8500.

08/27/2025

🆕 Registration Now Open – Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy (ACFTA)

🗓 October 2025
⏰ Full-day training sessions (schedule provided upon registration)
📍 Anchorage, AK – In-Person Training
🔗 Register here: uaa.alaska.edu/acfta

🌟 About the Training
The Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy (ACFTA) is an intensive, evidence-informed program designed to equip Alaska’s healthcare, legal, and community professionals with the knowledge and skills to support survivors and strengthen justice.

This multi-day training gives you practical skills to:
✅ Improve evidence collection & documentation
✅ Conduct trauma-informed, survivor-centered interactions
✅ Strengthen collaboration across healthcare, law enforcement, and advocacy systems
✅ Apply best practices for forensic response in Alaska’s unique communities

📌 Important Details
Eligibility: Open to healthcare providers, law enforcement, legal professionals, and community partners.
Continuing Education: CE/CEU eligibility varies by profession; details available at registration.

University of Alaska Anchorage College of Health

08/27/2025

08/26/2025

🆕 Registration Now Open – Adult Mental Health First Aid (Anchorage)

🗓 Monday, October 27, 2025
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Anchorage, AK – In-Person Training

🔗 Register here: https://continuingstudies.alaska.edu/Registration.aspx?AffiliateID=6Q68Q3&FilterSectionIndex=4035

🌟 About the Training

Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a nationally recognized, evidence-based program that teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders.

This 8-hour, in-person course gives you practical skills to:
✅ Recognize early warning signs
✅ Respond with confidence in a mental health crisis
✅ Connect people to appropriate care and resources

📌 Important Details

Prerequisite: Participants must complete 2 hours of self-paced pre-work in MHFA Connect before the class.

Certification: Earn your Mental Health First Aider Certificate (valid for 3 years).

Continuing Education:

7.5 Nursing Contact Hours available through the Alaska Nurses Association, an ANCC-accredited provider (via Montana Nurses Association).

Other CE eligibility may vary by profession.

08/26/2025

🌟 Fresh Start: Programs for Better Health 🌟
Are you ready to take steps toward preventing type 2 diabetes? The Alaska Department of Health is offering a free online program to help Alaskans lose weight, eat healthier, move more, sleep better, and reduce stress.

✔️ No cost to participants
✔️ Alaska-based health coaches
✔️ Group support with other Alaskans

👉 The next program starts September 2025.
Learn more and apply here: https://alaska360.org/lose-weight

🔗 Explore other Fresh Start programs for chronic disease prevention at freshstart.alaska.gov

08/22/2025

💸 Reduce Your Debt – Serve Your Community! 💸

Are you a final-year student in medicine, nursing, dentistry, or physician assistant programs? You may be eligible for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Students to Service Loan Repayment Program – offering up to $120,000 in tax-free loan repayment.

✅ Commit to 3 years of service in a high-need rural, tribal, or urban community
✅ Make a real difference in Alaska and beyond
✅ Additional $40,000 Maternity Care Target Area Award available for eligible physicians and certified nurse midwives

📅 The application cycle opens soon! Here’s how to prepare:
• Confirm your eligibility (MD/DO, DDS/DMD, NP, CNM, PA)
• Create your My BHW account
• Gather required documents & line up a letter of recommendation

🌟 This is your chance to reduce debt while building your career in community health.

👉 Learn more & start preparing today: https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment/nhsc-students-to-service-loan-repayment-program

Medical, dental, and nursing students, you may be eligible for up to $120,000 in loan relief if you’re in your last year of school.

Subscribe so you can apply when the Students to Service Loan Repayment Program opens: https://bit.ly/3VZ3cOB