Alaska Hospital & Healthcare Association

09/07/2026

09/02/2026

AHHA is a proud Neighborhood Sponsor of the Statewide Summit on Aging, and is excited to share that our President and CEOJared Kosin is a featured speaker! Join the Alaska Commission on Aging, the Statewide Independent Council of Alaska, and additional partners at Turnagain Social Club in Anchorage October 15-17. Learn more about the Summit at: www.alaskasilc.org.

09/01/2026

This September marks 15 years of Sepsis Awareness Month!

The Sepsis Alliance is taking a moment to reflect, unite, and recommit to saving lives through raising awareness. Over the last 15 years, awareness has grown significantly, but so has the urgency. Sepsis remains a leading cause of death, disability, and healthcare costs worldwide.

Visit http://sepsisawarenessmonth.org for resources and ideas on how to raise awareness and support the cause.

07/06/2026

AHHA's President & CEO Jared Kosin weighs in on the challenges of healthcare costs in Alaska and invites leaders and stakeholders to join hospitals in a collaborative pursuit of solutions to address affordability.

Alaska needs a serious conversation about healthcare costs that includes primary care, chronic disease management and hospital gridlock.

06/22/2026

At AHHA, we believe that exceptional healthcare belongs to everyone and that our hospitals must be safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments for everyone. This , we are proud to celebrate our LGBTQ+ patients, families, healthcare workers, and community members.

06/18/2026

Congratulations to Central Peninsula Hospital's Heritage Place and Polaris Transitional & Extended Care!

Heritage Place at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna and Polaris Transitional Care in Anchorage have earned the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) 2026 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award. The distinction is the first of three progressive awar...

06/15/2026

National Nursing Assistant Week (CNA Week) 2026 is celebrated from June 11 - 17 to honor the dedication, resilience, and compassionate frontline care provided by CNAs. This week, we’re shining a light on the incredible CNAs who play a critical role on care teams across Alaska. Thank you for being the unsung heroes, spreading warmth and compassion in every interaction. Learn more about CNA training and job opportunities in AK at https://www.alaskahha.org/cna!

06/12/2026

Congratulations to Heritage Place at and Polaris Transitional & Extended Care, Alaska's 2026 Bronze National Quality Award recipients! Your dedication to quality care, resident well-being, and innovation is truly inspiring.

06/09/2026

Thank you, Senator Lisa Murkowski, for meeting with Alaska’s long-term care leaders and administrators today.

We're on Capitol Hill advocating for those living and working in Alaska nursing homes and assisted living communities at the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living Congressional Briefing!

06/09/2026

Blood Bank of Alaska is facing a critical shortage as a result of nationwide stockpiling for the upcoming FIFA World Cup which has effectively sealed off the national blood supply, leaving Alaska entirely dependent on its own donors at a time when local demand is surging. Visit Blood Bank of Alaska's website to find out of you're eligible to donate today!