Alaska AHEC

Alaska AHEC The Alaska Area Health Education Center (AHEC) strengthens Alaska’s health workforce through education, hands-on training, and career development.

We inspire Alaskans to pursue and thrive in healthcare careers, building healthier communities. The Alaska Area Health Education Center (AHEC) strengthens the healthcare workforce by connecting students, educators, and health professionals with opportunities to learn, train, and work in Alaska's unique communities. AHEC's interdisciplinary, community-based training programs engage academic and com

munity leaders to improve the distribution, diversity, supply, and quality of Alaska's healthcare workforce — from initial exploration to long-term retention. Core Activities:
Clinical Rotations: Providing health profession students with immersive clinical experiences in rural and underserved Alaska communities. Health Career Exploration: Engaging K-12 students through hands-on activities, camps, and events that spark interest in healthcare careers. Continuing Education: Offering accessible professional development opportunities to enhance the skills and retention of Alaska's health workforce. By fostering engagement, training, and retention, Alaska AHEC ensures a sustainable and thriving healthcare workforce for Alaska’s diverse communities.

Highlighting another AHEC Scholar community experiential learning opportunity! Promoting careers in rural health and mak...
06/05/2026

Highlighting another AHEC Scholar community experiential learning opportunity! Promoting careers in rural health and making an impact in the process!

05/26/2026
Lynn Troyer, an academic advisor for the School of Nursing , traveled to Bethel as part of the Alaska-Rural Community Ov...
05/26/2026

Lynn Troyer, an academic advisor for the School of Nursing , traveled to Bethel as part of the Alaska-Rural Community Overdose Response Project (AK-RCORP) -- a partnership between the UAA Alaska Center for Rural Health and Health Workforce (ACRH-HW), the UAA Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies (CAAS), and the State of Alaska’s Project HOPE. Lynn joined staff from the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation to distribute naloxone (Narcan) kits to the villages of Toksook Bay, Mertarvik, Tununak, Nightmute, and Chefornak.

To read more about Lynn's experience, check out the full article 👉 https://bit.ly/4fEmCDw

📍 Seats are still open — register today for Adult Mental Health First Aid training in Kodiak!Join us on June 1, 2026, fo...
05/20/2026

📍 Seats are still open — register today for Adult Mental Health First Aid training in Kodiak!

Join us on June 1, 2026, for an in-person Adult Mental Health First Aid course designed to help participants recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.

🗓 Date: June 1, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Kodiak College
Benny Benson Building (BBB) · BBB 106
Kodiak, Alaska

This training provides practical tools and confidence to support adults experiencing mental health challenges or crises.

🔗 Register today:
https://continuingstudies.alaska.edu/Registration.aspx?AffiliateID=6Q68Q3&FilterSectionIndex=4276

Hosted by the Alaska AHEC in partnership with Kodiak College.

05/14/2026

Proud to partner with Alaska HOSA and looking forward to having our new full time State HOSA Advisor, Nathan Stamm, as part of our AHEC family!

05/14/2026

The Alaska AHEC is a proud partner of the AK HOSA program. Exciting times ahead with our new full-time State Advisor Nathan Stamm. Connect with us to learn more about how your school can get involved!

🧠 Registration Now Open — Mental Health First Aid Training in Kodiak!Join Alaska AHEC and the UAA College of Health for ...
05/12/2026

🧠 Registration Now Open — Mental Health First Aid Training in Kodiak!

Join Alaska AHEC and the UAA College of Health for an in-person Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training on Monday, June 1, 2026, in Kodiak, Alaska.

Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based, nationally recognized training that teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in adults. This course helps build confidence in supporting individuals experiencing a crisis and connecting them to the right resources.

Whether you work in healthcare, education, public service, behavioral health—or simply want to better support your community—this training offers practical, life-saving skills.

✅ Recognize warning signs
✅ Respond during a mental health crisis
✅ Apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE)
✅ Connect individuals to support and care resources

📅 Monday, June 1, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM AKDT
📍 Kodiak, Alaska
🎯 Open to AHEC Scholars, students, professionals, and community members

Participants receive a Mental Health First Aider Certificate valid for 3 years.

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/MHFAKodiak2026

Mental Health First Aid training equips individuals with the skills to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in their communities. ()

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3211 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK
99508

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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