Alaska AHEC

03/26/2026

CE Needs Assessment — Your Input Needed!
Take the CE Needs Survey: https://uaa.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4UXNr7QdITsdQbA

CE Needs Assessment — Your Input Needed!

The Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce requests your support to guide future planning as we shift our Continuing Education (CE) and CACHE to a fee-for-services model. The goal of this survey is to gather information about your future CE needs.

Completing the survey does not commit your program to any services. Instead, it serves as a planning tool to help us understand potential CE needs and ensure the most efficient and user-friendly experience possible for your organization.

Although Letters of Intent are still under review and RHTP funding decisions remain unknown, we encourage you to complete the survey even if your organization is waiting to learn whether funding will be awarded before deciding whether to pursue CE courses.

The survey will take approximately 5-7 mins to complete. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to uaa_cache@alaska.edu.

Take the CE Needs Survey: https://uaa.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4UXNr7QdITsdQbA

03/25/2026

The AHEC network spans the country, connecting students, educators, healthcare professionals, and community partners to strengthen the healthcare workforce.

AHECs help build pathways into healthcare careers, support clinical training, and strengthen the workforce communities depend on.

As we celebrate National AHEC Week, we want to hear from you.

Where are you from?

Tell us your state in the comments and tag your local AHEC so we can highlight the incredible network strengthening healthcare nationwide.

03/25/2026

Happy National AHEC Week!

The AHEC network spans the country, connecting students, educators, healthcare professionals, and community partners to strengthen the healthcare workforce.

AHECs help build pathways into healthcare careers, support clinical training, and strengthen the workforce communities depend on.

As we celebrate National AHEC Week, we want to hear from you.

Where are you from?

Tell us your state in the comments and tag your local AHEC so we can highlight the incredible network strengthening healthcare nationwide.

03/23/2026

National AHEC Week is here!

Today, we kick off National AHEC Week, a time to celebrate the impact of the Area Health Education Center (AHEC) program and the people who make it possible.

From student pathways to continuing education for practicing clinicians, AHECs are helping build a strong, prepared workforce ready to meet local healthcare needs.

Whether you’re a student, educator, partner, or supporter, there’s a place for you in this story.

Follow us this week to meet inspiring leaders, discover powerful success stories, and see how AHECs are making a difference every day.

Like and share to help us spread the word and celebrate AHECs' impact nationwide.

For a closer look at the vital work that AHECs do, read our National AHEC Week announcement:

🔗 https://bit.ly/4lH1hKM

02/12/2026

💉 Calling All Nurses Serving in Underserved Communities

The Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program is hosting a live virtual Q&A “Office Hours” session to support applicants ahead of the March 12, 2026 deadline.

🗓 Wednesday, February 25, 2026
⏰ 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET (Drop in anytime)

This is a great opportunity to connect directly with federal representatives, ask questions, and make sure your application is on track.

If you’re practicing in rural or underserved areas of Alaska, this program may help reduce your student loan burden while continuing the important work you do in your community.

🔗 Access details and toolkit:
bhw.hrsa.gov/programs/nurse-corps/loan-repayment/toolkit

or

https://www.facebook.com/HRSAgov/

02/09/2026

⏰ One Week Left to Apply — Della Keats Program

The Della Keats Program supports Alaskans who are ready to take the next step toward a career in healthcare. If you’re from a rural or underserved community and planning to pursue health training, this is your moment.

Participants receive academic, financial, and personal support designed to help you succeed—from pre-health coursework through professional training.

🗓 Applications close in ONE WEEK.
(Application deadline: February 13, 2026)

Don’t wait. Take the next step toward serving your community through healthcare.

👉 Apply now: https://uaa.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_25hppZFLsRJTInY



UAA College of Health

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

Days left to apply! 📣 The extended deadline for survivors of the 2025 West Coast Storm to apply for State of Alaska and FEMA individual assistance, State Disaster Unemployment Assistance, as well as SBA disaster loans, is February 20, 2026! ALSO call if you need to re-apply or were denied.
☑ To register for State of Alaska Individual Assistance: Call 1-844-445-7131, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. or apply online: https://ready.alaska.gov/ia
☑ To register for State Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) – call the Alaska Department of Labor (Yup’ik translators available): Call (907) 465-4691
☑ To register for FEMA Individual Assistance: Call 1-866-342-1699, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Yup’ik interpreters are available 1-5 p.m. Thursday. Or apply online at https://disasterassistance.gov
🆕 A Bethel Assistance Hub has reopened to help survivors apply for disaster assistance, answer questions, and upload needed documents. The Assistance Hub is located at the AVCP Tugkar Building 570 3rd Ave. Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
☑ To register for Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans, call 1-800- 659-2955, Monday – Friday 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. or apply online at https://sba.gov/disaster
☑ To register for assistance through the American Red Cross: Call 1-800-RED-CROSS
☑ To register for housing: Call the Non-Congregate Shelter Assistance Line at 907-759-6927, Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
American Red Cross of Alaska
U.S. Small Business Administration

02/05/2026

📢 Attention Healthcare Providers: Get Up to $100K in Loan Repayment!

Are you working to improve health equity in our communities? The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) is officially accepting applications for three different loan repayment programs!

If you are a primary care, dental, or mental/behavioral health provider at an NHSC-approved site, you could receive up to $100,000 to pay off your student debt in exchange for your service.

💼 Which Program Fits You?
NHSC Loan Repayment Program: For primary care providers in high-need areas.

SUD Workforce LRP: Specifically for those tackling the substance use disorder crisis.

Rural Community LRP: Dedicated to providers serving our rural populations.

✅ Quick Eligibility Check:
U.S. Citizen or National.
Licensed to practice in your state/discipline.
Working at an NHSC-approved site.
Have qualifying educational student loan debt.

🗓️ Deadline: March 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Don’t wait! Applications require setting up an account in My BHW with multi-factor authentication (Google Authenticator). Give yourself plenty of time to navigate the setup.

🔗 Apply Here: https://programportal.hrsa.gov/extranet/public

🤔 Not sure which to choose? Check out the "Which One Is Right For You?" comparison chart on the HRSA website.

Calling all clinicians – the application for our three loan repayment programs is now open through March 31! 🎉 Let us help you get a jumpstart on your future with up to $100,000 in student loan relief.

Learn more about which opportunity is right for you, and apply today: https://ow.ly/OMkZ50Y4Mfx