Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center

03/03/2026

Need help with SNAP? 🥕 This Thursday (March 5), Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center is hosting a SNAP assistance event to help community members apply for benefits, complete recertification, and get answers to SNAP-related questions.

What makes this monthly event especially helpful: representatives from the Alaska Division of Public Assistance (DPA) will be on-site to conduct interviews, making it easier for eligible individuals to move forward with their applications the same day.

If you’ve been thinking about applying for SNAP or need help with paperwork, this is a great opportunity to get support in person.

📅 Thursday, March 5
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center, 3rd Floor

Can’t make it in person? Text SNAP to 907-891-8913 to connect with Food Bank of Alaska for assistance.

Food access is healthcare access. We’re proud to partner with community organizations to help connect our neighbors to the resources they need.

03/02/2026

Last week, Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center joined fellow community health center leaders in Juneau for the Alaska Primary Care Association Legislative Fly-In (Feb. 25–26).

We participated in roundtable discussions with Alaska Department of Health Commissioner Hedberg, Deputy Commissioner Ricci, and Lori Wing-Heier, Legislative Healthcare Liaison to the House Majority, to advocate for:

✔ Accurate Medicaid payment for community health centers
✔ Strong workforce recruitment and training pathways in Alaska
✔ Protection of the 340B program to keep medications affordable
✔ Policies that protect patient access to care

As a Federally Qualified Health Center serving 1 in 6 Alaskans, advocacy is part of our mission. Strong policy means stronger access to care for our community. We’re grateful for the opportunity to collaborate on solutions that support patients across Alaska.

🔗 Read more on our blog: https://www.anhc.org/blog/anhc-participates-in-apca-juneau-legislative-fly-in

02/24/2026

Transportation access = Healthcare access 🚌🏥 Did you know that transportation is one of the most common barriers to healthcare? The Transit on the Move final survey is now open, and three proposed route options could increase access to ANHC—including a potential new Cross Town Route that may include a stop near our clinic.

You do not need to be a current transit rider to participate. No written comments required—simply select and rank your top priorities.

Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T2P5MBM

Participation is voluntary. Community input helps shape future transit decisions. 💙

02/17/2026

We were proud to represent Anchorage in Washington, D.C., alongside fellow Alaska Community Health Centers. CHCs like ANHC serve thousands of Alaskans each year—expanding access, training the next generation of healthcare workers, and ensuring care is available close to home. When we advocate in D.C., we’re advocating for our patients and our community. Thank you to Alaska Primary Care Association and Alaska’s delegation for the continued partnership.

02/10/2026

During Patient Recognition Week last week, we spent time thanking patients for trusting us with their care. In return, many shared why ANHC matters to them—speaking to access, continuity, affordability, and feeling respected.

We’re grateful to be part of this community, and to our staff who make these moments possible every day. Thank you both for being part of ANHC. 💙

02/06/2026

Patient care doesn’t happen in just one room—it happens at every touchpoint. During Patient Recognition Week, we’re honored to share feedback from patients who’ve experienced care across our medical, dental, pharmacy, nutrition, and care teams. These testimonials remind us that kindness, respect, and clear communication matter just as much as clinical expertise. We’re grateful for our patients today and every day. 💙

02/05/2026

As Patient Recognition Week continues, we’re sharing more reflections from our staff about the patients who inspire them every day. Thank you to our patients for showing up, even when it’s hard, and for allowing us to be part of your care. 💙

02/04/2026

This week, we’re celebrating Patient Recognition Week by lifting up the voices of the people at the heart of everything we do. From feeling welcomed and respected, to receiving clear guidance and compassionate care, these words reflect what patient-centered care truly looks like at ANHC. To our patients: thank you for trusting us, sharing your experiences, and allowing us to be part of your health journey. 💙

02/03/2026

It’s Patient Recognition Week at ANHC. 💙 This week, our staff are sharing what they appreciate most about our patients—their strength, resilience, kindness, and commitment to their health. We’re grateful every day for the trust our patients place in us. Swipe to read what our team had to say.

02/02/2026

Patient Recognition Week is Feb. 1–7, and we’re celebrating the strength, resilience, and commitment of our patients. 🙌 At ANHC, managing diabetes isn’t something patients have to do alone. Our Diabetes Group brings people together to share experiences, learn practical tools, and find encouragement in a supportive, judgment-free space. Read the full story: https://www.anhc.org/blog/finding-community-in-care-inside-anhcs-diabetes-group

This week, and every week, we’re grateful to our patients for trusting us with their care and showing up for themselves and each other. Thank you for being part of our ANHC community. 💙

Managing diabetes goes beyond medications and numbers. ANHC’s Diabetes Group brings patients together in a supportive, peer-based setting to build practical skills, share experiences, and gain confidence in managing diabetes—together. During Patient Recognition Week, we’re highlighting how pat...

01/26/2026

Please help us welcome Randee Shafer, LCSW, as our new Chief Operations Officer! 💙 Randee brings decades of healthcare leadership experience and a genuine passion for building systems that support both patients and staff. We’re so excited to have her step into this role and help lead ANHC forward.

Read more here: https://www.anhc.org/blog/anhc-welcomes-randee-shafer-as-coo