The Latest from The Health Committee
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 […]
Tag: Health
Health Programs at the Equity Center
The ABC has a strong focus on health and well-being. Whole-person health includes healthy eating, exercise, education, physical and behavioral health care access, and spiritual and community well-being. In May […]
Building Momentum
The Health Committee has many exciting projects and a great group working on them. If you want to help grow the health and well-being of our community, please join us. […]
Building a Network of Black Healthcare Providers in Alaska
The Health Committee is an active group that meets every three weeks on Tuesdays from 7-8 pm. We are currently working on developing and expanding the Alaska Black Healthcare Provider […]
What’s Next: Black Alaskans Health Status Report
The ABC Health Committee and Allies Health Workgroup have been working with the ABC leadership and the authors of the Black Alaskans Health Status Report to respond to opportunities to […]
Making Black History: BIPOC in Health
On Feb 27th, the ABC Health Committee hosted a robust panel of experts and leaders for a Community Conversation focused on the health system in Alaska. Thank you to Ms. […]
ABC’s Mark on Healthcare Advocacy
On Friday, February 11, 2022, Jacki Oliver, B.S.W., M.A.E.L. attended and actively participated in a Healthcare Advocacy Panel for the Alaska Pharmacists Association, ISU and UAA. Hosted at the Hilton […]
BHM 2022: Black Health & Wellness
As this year’s theme for Black History Month is Black Health and Wellness, the Health Committee is proud to highlight a few of our ongoing projects. Together, “we are determined to […]
Racism is a Public Health Crisis
A Look Back It has been a full year for the ABC Health Committee. We started off 2021 by drafting a resolution adopted by the Alaska Public Health Association, “Racism is […]
Equity in Health: November Updates
Community Conversations The Alaska Black Caucus Health Committee continues to implement a series of Community Conversations on topics related to COVID-19 and health equity in Alaska. In October, we held […]