Alaska Center for Rural Health and Health Workforce
The Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce (ACRH-HW) is dedicated to strengthening Alaska’s 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 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'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
Almost half of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ students have experienced food insecurity. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ offers several resources to combat hunger and food insecurity, including the Seawolf Food Pantry, which supplies non-perishable foods, as well as three-day emergency food support.
From campus food pantries to statewide health initiatives, Keely Livingston is turning passion into purpose. Keely’s 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 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s Master of Public Health Program.
Serving up hope: the Seawolf Food Pantry provides relief for ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ students experiencing food insecurity.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Seawolf Food Pantry relies on donations and the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Food Insecurity Fund to support students facing food insecurity.
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Seawolf Food Pantry celebrates its new location with faculty, staff, and students, encouraging those experiencing food insecurity to take advantage of this vital resource.
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Contact Us:
Fax: (907) 786-6573
Email: uaa_ahec@alaska.edu
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce
1901 Bragaw Street, Suite 250
Anchorage, AK 99508
Mailing Address:
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce
3211 Providence Drive, BOC3-250
Anchorage, AK 99508
