Blood pressure and COVID-19
According to the American Heart Association, blood pressure in adults has increased during the Covid-19 pandemic. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects almost half of US adults and blood pressure control is a national public health priority. The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted both daily life and routine medical care, including the treatment of chronic diseases […]
Feel better in 2022
Move to improve: Making this one change can help so many things feel better Many of us likely started this year with a plan to feel better. It’s been a long past couple of years, and all of us are looking for a change. If your goals this year include any of the following, there […]
Alaska children at elementary schools can get out and play through the free Healthy Futures Challenge that started this month
As adults, we often jump-start our physical activity each new year by joining a gym or setting a goal to walk, ski or move more. We can ignite that spark for activity in our kids by signing them up for a free activity challenge that’s unique to Alaska. This Healthy Futures Challenge kicks off today […]
How We Keep Worksite Events Safe and Effective
Worksite health education has many benefits. It enables employers to: Attract and retain talented workers Reduce absenteeism Improve morale Reduce turnover Especially now during the pandemic, worksite health fairs help educate and empower employees to follow your organization’s health and safety policies. Alaska Health Fair, Inc. is a nonprofit serving Alaska’s employers for over 40 […]
Some Important Considerations Before Attending an Event
Your safety is important to us. Alaska Health Fair takes pride in the fact that our volunteers and staff–with your continued support and cooperation–were able to deliver over 200 events during the Pandemic, safely serving thousands of Alaskans. We hope to continue to rely on your cooperation in keeping everyone safe. Please take a moment […]
Happy Holidays!
Dear Clients, Partners, Volunteers, and Exhibitors, Health Fairs & Affordable Blood Tests by Appointment will Resume in January. Please subscribe to our newsletter to be notified when the new schedule is published. We would like to thank you for your continued support. We are proud to report that in 2021 Alaska Health Fair, with your help, delivered 107 […]
Alaska Health Fair Welcomes a New Board Member – Amanda Roberts of Sitka, Alaska
Alaska Health Fair is pleased to welcome a new board member – Amanda Roberts of Sitka, Alaska. Ms. Roberts works as a Health Educator II for the SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) Health Promotion Department. SEARHC is a long-time partner of AHF in delivering health fairs in Southeast Alaska communities. Here’s what Amanda had to say […]
Join AHF on #GivingTuesday
Join Alaska Health Fair on #GivingTuesday! Dear Friends of Alaska Health Fair, Giving Tuesday is today! We are inviting you to become a part of this special day. #GivingTuesday is known as the global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. Consider supporting a local […]
Wishing You and Yours a Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving~
November is the time to be thankful, a time to remember and to embrace those who enrich our lives. As we take time to give thanks for many blessings in our lives, we want to let you know how grateful we are that you are one of them! Thank you for being a part of […]
Free Bone Density Clinic Held in Fairbanks in October
Alaska Health Fair Fairbanks Office held a few special health screening days during October. Though these dates weren’t open to the public, we invited a few groups to receive FREE Bone Density Screenings; which included Fairbanks North Star Borough, United Way of the Tanana Valley Member Agencies and Fairbanks Community Food Bank employees; and performing […]