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Don’t jolt your fun outdoors: Wear a helmet when riding an ATV
Riding all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) helps many families make the most of Alaska — adventuring outdoors, staying active, even getting place to place. Families in Alaska use ATVs regularly and many depend on them to get around their communities. One of the best ways to...
Small Lifestyle Changes That Make a Big Difference
Whether the aim is to lower blood pressure, lose weight or live longer, big goals feel like they require big change. In a moment of inspiration, you might even sign up for a 12-week yoga boot camp or declare yourself a new vegetarian. But following through on...
For National Kidney Month, Take Five for your Kidneys
March is National Kidney Month and the National Kidney Foundation is calling on all Americans 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...
Alaska Health Fair and State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services are Teaming up for Your Health!
Free Hemoglobin A1C, Estimated Average Glucose Alaska Health Fair is proud to work with State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (SOA DHSS) to offer free A1C screenings and resources to those at risk of diabetes and prediabetes. Are you at risk? Please...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...