熊猫在线视频 Center for Rural Health and Health Workforce
The 熊猫在线视频 Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce (ACRH-HW) is dedicated to strengthening 熊猫在线视频鈥檚 health workforce, with a focus on rural communities and addressing workforce shortages. The Center oversees various programs, including the 熊猫在线视频 Area Health Education Centers (AHEC), which operate through six regional community-based centers across the state. As part of the 熊猫在线视频'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
NEWS & Stories
From campus food pantries to statewide health initiatives, Keely Livingston is turning passion into purpose. Keely鈥檚 journey into public health began with hands-on work in food security during her undergrad years at Montana State and led her to enroll in UAA's Master of Public Health Program.
DPHS Public Health Professor Philippe Amstislavski leads research using spruce and fungi to create biodegradable alternatives to plastic, addressing 熊猫在线视频鈥檚 pollution challenges.
Associate Professor Micah Hahn joins the host to discuss the health effects and epidemiology of wildfire smoke, its impact on communities and ways to protect public health.
DPHS student Ky R. Martin is passionate about empowering the community through HIV prevention, education and inclusive public health outreach.
DPHS faculty Jennifer Meyer鈥檚 research links Juneau鈥檚 end of water fluoridation to increased tooth decay and higher dental costs for young children.
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Contact Us:
Fax: (907) 786-6573
Email: uaa_ahec@alaska.edu
UAA Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce
1901 Bragaw Street, Suite 250
Anchorage, AK 99508
Mailing Address:
UAA Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce
3211 Providence Drive, BOC3-250
Anchorage, AK 99508
