The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) released The Unmet Needs of Environmentally Threatened Alaska Native Villages: Assessment and Recommendations. The nationally significant Unmet Needs Report recommends comprehensive policy changes and robust resources to support Alaska Tribal communities adapting to climate change. The report is the result of a unique partnership between ANTHC, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the State of Alaska. The report includes contributions of more than 150 people—representing 11 Tribal communities and seven Tribal organizations. “The ...
ANTHC opens new, state-of-the-art Orthopedics Clinic
On Jan. 8, the new ANTHC Orthopedics Clinic opened in the University Lake Medical Center (ULMC), located at 3801 University Lake Drive. The new Orthopedics Clinic is located on the third floor and features 21 exam rooms, two procedure rooms for ultrasound-guided injections, and a casting room to provide comprehensive orthopedic services for all ages. The clinic also includes two dedicated X-ray rooms for convenient on-site diagnostics. In addition, physical therapy services are co-located within the clinic, including two additional ...
ANTHC welcomes Iñupiaq Staff Wellness Director
Clara McConnell recently joined the ANMC division as staff wellness director. McConnell has worked for ANTHC since 2018. Prior to her new position, she was a Wellness and Prevention project manager in Community Health Services. McConnell is Iñupiaq and a Tribal member of the Native Village of Kotzebue. She was raised in Kotzebue, a northwest Arctic community located 36 miles above the Arctic Circle. “As a Tribal member, I value the role my position at ANTHC plays in contributing to and ...
Dr. Ryan Wilson started at ANTHC in July 2023, working as a neurologist at the Alaska Native Medical Center. Dr. Wilson grew up in Wasilla, Alaska. His family is Iñupiat from White Mountain and Unalakleet. “Returning home to Alaska to serve the Alaska Native people has been a lifelong dream, and the motivating factor to pursue medical education and become a neurologist,” Wilson said. At the core, Dr. Wilson sees his role as a provider is to be a teacher. ...
Our Patient Housing team has been working hard behind the scenes to make improvements with our guests in mind. When you walk into Patient Housing, you will notice three kiosks where you will start your check-in process. Don’t worry, if you need assistance checking in at the kiosks, staff are standing by to help. Once you check in on the kiosk, you’ll receive a ticket with your unique check-in number. Screens are placed in the Patient Housing lobby and café ...
Please join us in raising awareness for breast cancer on Indigenous Pink Day, Thursday, Oct. 19, by participating in our Instagram photo contest! ANTHC’s Health Promotion and Cancer Program invite all Alaskans to wear pink on Thursday, Oct. 19, post a photo on Instagram using the hashtag #IndigenousPink, tag @anthctoday, and tell us why you wear pink in the caption. Contest rules: 1. Follow the ANTHC Instagram page (@anthctoday). 2. Take a photo of yourself wearing pink and post it ...
Mobile app makes ordering prescription refills easier for patients
The Alaska Native Medical Center Pharmacy is now on the My MobileRX app! With the My MobileRX, patients can get prescription refills and check their prescription status. The app is available in the Apple App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android). After downloading the My MobileRX app, use the Pharmacy zip code 99508 and select the Alaska Native Medical Center. Download the app: Using the app Step 1: Download the app on your mobile device. Step 2: Enter the five-digit ...
The Indian Health Service (IHS) recently announced Alaska is receiving more than $440 million to improve sanitation infrastructure in communities across the state. The funding is awarded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021, Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS), and the FY23 IHS enacted budget. Championed by the Alaska Congressional Delegation, funding through IIJA will enable numerous communities to obtain access to modern water and wastewater systems, many for the first time ever. The Alaska Native Tribal Health ...
Please join ANTHC to Tell Your Heart Story in honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. We recognize suicide affects everyone and that it can be challenging to talk about. Throughout September, ANTHC will host weekly activities to promote mental, physical, spiritual and emotional wellness. After completing the weekly activity, visit anthc.org/TYHS and complete a survey for a chance to win $100 in Amazon gift cards. Participation is open to all Alaska residents. Tell Your Heart Story activities will focus on self-care, ...
Be a hero. Carry naloxone. ANTHC encourages community members to join us for a naloxone drive-thru training and distribution event on Saturday, Sept. 16 from noon-3 p.m., at the Alaska Native Health Campus in the parking lot next to the pond, southwest of the ANMC hospital. All community members are welcome. Fentanyl has been fueling the opioid epidemic. Fentanyl-related deaths have dramatically increased in Alaska. Learn how to recognize signs of an opioid overdose and how to administer naloxone, a ...