What do a Famous Astronaut, a Weight-Loss Guru, and a Commissioner on Aging have in Common?
Famous Fallers The world has some famous fallers. Falls are the number one cause of injury, trauma-related hospital visits, loss of independent living, and death from an injury for those age 65 and older. The good news is that you can prevent falls. A simple google search will give you a long list of famous […]
Colby Family – a Strong Volunteer Unit
The Colby family has been living in Alaska for over 12 years; moving here from Massachusetts. Joanna (Jo) and Steve have been married for 46 years; with 2 children and 3 grandsons and a dog; with ½ the family here and ½ in Massachusetts. Jo has spent 8 years volunteering frequently with Alaska Health Fair […]
AHF Fairbanks Office Receives Goodcents Award for Technology Updates
We have been so lucky, blessed, whatever you want to call the generosity we have received from the Goodcents Golden Valley Electric Foundation (over the past many years). Our Fairbanks (and only satellite) office has applied for and received “partial or full funding” for SIX different projects since early Fall 2013. Over the years, we […]
365 Days of Caring and 911 Remembrance Event in Fairbanks
We invite Fairbanks area residents to participate in our annual “365 Days of Caring and 911 Remembrance” on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Join us and discover what good our local non-profits do in the local community on a year round basis. Our northern office is located at 725 […]
Alaskans Take a Trail to Health – Rediscover Anchorage Trails with New Useful Maps
In winter or summer, the trails across Alaska are ideal for great adventures. Some Alaskans use them in a big way, such as mushing dogs almost 1,000 miles along trails during the yearly Iditarod race. Alaska’s health department is partnering with the Anchorage Park Foundation to help many Alaskans use them in an everyday way. […]
Vitamin D is Important for Strong Bones, Good Health
Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin” because our bodies can make vitamin D when sunlight contacts the skin. During our dark winter months, many Alaskans are getting very little (if any) vitamin D from sunlight exposure, so we need to think about getting the vitamin through foods and supplements. Vitamin D is important […]
AHF Partners with the State of Alaska on Fall Prevention
Alaska Health Fair is partnering with the State of Alaska to bring educational resources on fall prevention to all AHF health fairs this season! Why fall prevention is so important? Fall Facts Falls are the #1 cause of serious injury requiring hospitalization among Alaskans age 55+ and a leading cause of death and loss of […]
Back to School Health and Safety Fair in Anchorage is Looking for Volunteers, Exhibitors and Sponsors
Dear Alaska Health Fair Clients, Volunteers, and Exhibitors! Our fall health fair schedule will be published in mid August. Please subscribe to our newsletter here (link) to get notified. This post is in regards to a special summer event that Alaska Health Fair is helping with – a Back to School Health and Safety Fair […]
Help Shape Alaska’s Fall Prevention Strategy and Resources
Take this quick survey to share your thoughts with the State of Alaska and help shape the State’s senior fall prevention efforts and resources. Do you know someone who works with seniors? Please share this post with them. Preventing falls is essential to helping seniors live independently in their golden years and preventing serious trauma. […]
Alaska Health Fair Receives Sunrise Cares Charity of the Month Award!
Alaska Health Fair, Inc. is proud to announce that we received $1,510.20 in donations from Sunrise Bagel and Espresso for their Sunrise Cares Charity of the Month during the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on May 22, 2018. Sunrise looks for local charities that help to make a difference in our community. Sunrise Cares […]