We’re Published…Again!
We are thrilled to announce that Black Alaskans Health Needs Assessment during COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Social Work has been published in the journal Health and Social Work.
We are thrilled to announce that Black Alaskans Health Needs Assessment during COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Social Work has been published in the journal Health and Social Work.
Inviting You to Join Our Community Conversation Join us this Sunday, November 12 for a Community Conversation about Breast Cancer. The Health Committee is excited to bring you an in-depth discussion about Breast Cancer in our community. Are there health equity issues around this topic? What can you do to make sure you’re doing what […]
Supporting Healthier Alaskans The ABC Health Committee is committed to supporting the health of all Alaskans. Here’s what we’re doing. Project Power: Following a successful cohort with Project Power (The American Diabetes Association program), the ABC Health Committee is seeking more participants to join the next cohort. This program is a win-win-win for everyone. The American Diabetes […]
CMS Releases Sickle Cell Disease Action Plan The Health Committee is sharing this important information from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding Sickle Cell Disease. From the CMS Newsletter: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to recognize the challenges faced by members of the Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) community […]
The ABC Health Committee is committed to helping Alaskans improve their health. To help you do that, we invite you to join us and help out with these upcoming events. The Bettye Davis African American Summit. We are excited to announce the date for the Bettye Davis African American Summit is Saturday, February 10, 2024 […]
What’s Happening in the Health Committee The Health Committee is busy, and we love engaging with the community. Here’s what we’re currently working on. Funding update: Working closely with ABC leadership, we have applied for The Yield Giving Grant and received news that our application has made it to the second round of reviews. Keep […]
Rei Shimizu, LMSW, Ph.D Rei is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at the University of Alaska Anchorage. As a clinician, she provides trauma-informed therapy for healthy relationships, particularly for those impacted by interpersonal dynamics, including intimate partner violence. As a researcher, she utilizes knowledge from her clinical experience to examine health disparities and health behavior […]
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