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.
Tag: Health
Welcoming Theresa Lyons, Our New Healthy & Equitable Communities Grant Administrator
Wow! Did we have fun in February. The Health Committee kicked off the month with The Bettye Davis Summit on February 10, hosted our first hybrid (in-person and online) Community Conversation on the 18th (you can watch the replay here), and met with representatives from the Office of Health Equity at the CDC. We’re catching […]
The Mystique of the Barbershop
The Health Committee is working on multiple projects to serve the community. Here is what you can expect to see. The committee will be exploring Alzheimer’s/dementia in the community. We learned of an opportunity to participate in a survey to collect local data about Alzheimer’s/Dementia with Stephanie Smith from the Alaska Department of Health. In […]
Hitting the Ground Running
We’re back after the winter break, and the health committee is hitting the ground running. If you’re thinking about joining a group that is actively making changes and improving the lives of your fellow community members, come join us. We had some fun back during the break with a casual get-together at Turkish Delight (here’s […]
Who receives the care they want?
Community Conversations: Our November 12 Community Conversation was a success! Dr. Cherie LeDoux and Dr. Vida Henderson did a phenomenal job answering questions and explaining options for our community seeking care for Breast Cancer. We were impressed with the number of men who joined our conversation to ask questions about how they could support the […]
We’ve Got Big Plans for 2024!
Community Conversations: We are hosting the November 12 Community Conversation. Our topic is Breast Cancer: Prevention, Early Detection, Treatment, and Support. Celeste will be moderating our panel. We have confirmed Dr. Cherie LeDoux and Dr. Vida Henderson as our panelists. We’ve finalized our questions and are looking forward to presenting a powerful conversation for our […]
Inviting You to Join Our Community Conversation
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 […]
Bringing Project Power to Life
Here’s what’s happening in the Health Committee. Project Power: Following a successful cohort with Project Power (The American Diabetes Association program), the ABC Health Committee seeks more participants to join the next cohort. This program is a win-win-win for everyone. The American Diabetes Association educates participants to prevent and manage Type 2 diabetes, and ABC receives […]
Supporting Healthier Alaskans
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 […]
New! CMS Releases Sickle Cell Disease Action Plan
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 […]