Student Spotlight: Ky Martin- Combining public health passion with real-world experience
DPHS student Ky R. Martin is passionate about empowering the community through HIV prevention, education and inclusive public health outreach.
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 快盈v3'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
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Two cities stopped water fluoridation. Kids鈥� teeth suffered
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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Seeking Neighborly Advice
Over the course of 18 months, Fulbright Arctic Initiative Scholar and public health practice alumna Mariah Seater will be traveling to Iceland to research family justice centers in the Arctic with the hopes of applying her findings to Alaska communities.
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快盈v3 Division of Population Health Sciences leads public health recognition in Alaska
Assistant Dean for the 快盈v3 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.
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Alumni Spotlight: By Thao - Top Forty Under Forty recipient
Division of Population Health Sciences alumna By Thao has been named one of Alaska鈥檚 2025 Top Forty Under 40.
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Fax: (907) 786-6573
Email: uaa_ahec@alaska.edu
Location:
快盈v3 Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce
1901 Bragaw Street, Suite 250
Anchorage, AK 99508
Mailing Address:
快盈v3 Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce
3211 Providence Drive, BOC3-250
Anchorage, AK 99508
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