Our March Poem: Kidney Health
For all you poetry lovers out there, here’s a poem from Alaska Health Fair about the importance of looking after your kidneys during National Kidney Month. It’s a simple and fun way to learn about the five healthy steps you can take to protect your kidneys and keep them healthy. #NationalKidneyMonth #KidneyHealth #KidneyAwareness #KidneyDiseaseAwareness #KidneyDiseasePrevention […]
March is National Kidney Month: Five Steps to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy and Strong
March is National Kidney Month and the National Kidney Foundation is calling on everyone to take five healthy steps for their kidneys. The kidneys are the body’s chemical factories, filtering waste and performing vital functions that control things like red blood cell production and blood pressure. But over time, the kidneys can become damaged with […]
Be Sunshine Smart: Get Your Vitamin D Levels Checked at Alaska Health Fair Events
Winter is here for another month, and the decreased amount of sunshine can lead to a vitamin D deficiency, which can cause a range of issues such as fatigue, bone pain, muscle weakness, increased sensitivity to pain, and even depression. Vitamin D is both a nutrient you eat and a hormone your skin produces in […]
Our Little Poem Devoted to the Heart Health Month of February
This Heart Health Awareness Month, it’s time to focus on taking care of your heart! For all you poetry aficionados out there, take a few minutes to read our poem, and get inspired to make some changes that will help you protect your heart and keep it healthy. #HeartHealthMonth #KeepYourHeartHealthy *** Heart health is our […]
February is Heart Health Month
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. There are a lot of things you can do a lot to protect your heart and stay healthy. Since February is heart health month it is a good time to review what we can do to keep our […]
Gain Knowledge to Improve Your Health with Alaska Health Fair’s Free Health Education Presentations!
Next Class: Are you looking for ways to improve your overall health and reduce your risk of disease? AHF free presentations are approximately 30 minutes, with 15 minutes for discussion and questions. The trainings are conducted over a phone. You will receive a phone number and access code to join the session once you RSVP. February […]
For Health Educators – Captivate Your Audience: Tips for Creating an Engaging Exhibit
As health fair organizers with decades of experience, we’ve seen countless successful and memorable booths at the Alaska Health Fair events throughout the years. Here are a few tips to make your booth even more effective this season: – Host interactive demonstrations to engage Health Fair attendees and make your exhibit stand out from the […]
Visit the Noel Wien Library to view Alaska Health Fair’s Comprehensive Health Education Display
Alaska Health Fair Northern Region’s Program Director Sharon Phillips and her team has recently put together a comprehensive health education display at the Noel Wien Library in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. This large lighted display is visible as you enter the main library complex, and is easily viewed through a 12 ½ ft x […]
January is Thyroid Awareness Month – Take Charge of Your Thyroid Health!
January is Thyroid Awareness Month – a perfect time to learn about this small but mighty gland situated in the front of the neck. It plays a critical role in many bodily functions like breathing, digestion, heart rate, and temperature. When the organ is not creating the right amount of hormones, it can cause a range of […]
Ready for a fresh start in 2023? Alaskans can join free programs for better health — anywhere in the state
Victory knew she didn’t feel great. Every week was a different set of hours as a flight attendant, sometimes flying all-nighters and other times reporting for work at 3 a.m. Approaching 50, the Anchorage mother and her husband faced ongoing challenges while raising their daughter with special needs. She felt stressed. Her sleep schedule was […]