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YWCA Alaska needs your help – take a one-minute survey to make a difference
YWCA Alaska Women’s Wellness Program’s goal is to reduce health disparities by increasing access to healthcare through education, screening and assistance for individuals through outreach. We work with the State of Alaska Breast and Cervical Health Check Program to...
Symptoms of kidney disease & how to keep your kidneys healthy
Your kidneys help maintain your overall health including cleaning waste and extra fluid from your blood. Your kidneys also: Balance chemicals in your body Help control blood pressure Help keep your bones healthy Help make red blood cells One in nine Americans have...
High blood pressure: dangers, causes, and what to do if you have it
High blood pressure is often called the silent killer because it usually causes no symptoms until it becomes severe, when it might cause occasional headaches and/or vision changes. High blood pressure is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease, heart attacks and...
Latina Health Fair in Anchorage!
Please follow this link to download flyer/details. Everybody's welcome to attend! Please share with friends and family. We hope to see you there!
Free Health Education Events by Alaska Regional Hospital
Attention, Anchorage Residents! Get fit and learn! Join our partner, Alaska Regional Hospital, every third Thursday of each months for a brief outdoor seminar followed by a 30 minute walk. This event is free. Please follow this link for event flyer with more details....
Fairbanks Veterans Stand Down Results – Thank you to all who supported this event!
Alaska Health Fair is proud to announce our first participation in and support for the Fairbanks Veterans Stand Down. This event is held on an annual basis (each August) and aimed at veterans (those no longer on active duty). The August 12th & 13th event happened...
New Exhibit Available! Covers sugars, salts, new nutrition labels & more…
Eating healthier can be a challenge, and we constantly hear about all the "bad" things that are added to our foods to prolong its shelf life and for other reasons. We wanted to make available to you a basic yet informative exhibit/board covering sugars, salts, portion...
Top Reasons for a Smoke-free Workplace and How to Make it Happen
Cigarette smoking is the #1 cause of poor health, disease and death, costing the state of Alaska $536 million dollars in direct medical costs and lost productivity. This amount does not include the health effects from second and third-hand smoke exposure. Alaska is...
Healing Hand Foundation: One Client’s Story
Judith Kennedy lives in Hydaburg, Alaska, a 72 year old grandmother who likes to camp, pick berries, and spend time with her family. Her husband has a bad back, so doesn’t get out as much as he’d like to now. Traveling out of Hydaburg is especially hard now because he...
Smart Snacking
Snacks can be a valuable part of your healthy eating style when chosen wisely. Well planned snacks satisfy your hunger and also compliment your eating plan when you are trying to lose or maintain a normal weight. Here are some guidelines for healthy snacking: · Make...