The Alaska Native Health Board (ANHB) is the statewide voice on Alaska Native health issues. Active for over 50 years as an advocacy organization for the health needs and concerns of all Alaska Native people, ANHB continues to emphasize the importance of self-determination in healthcare services and encourages wellness and healthy ways of life in Native communities through policy change.
September 16, 2022
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) met in Albuquerque. Tribal leaders met with federal officials to receive updates and share ways to collaborate to improve health and wellness of American Indian and Alaska Native people. The committee is pictured here with Xavier Becerra, HHS Secretary…. MORE
July 15, 2022
House Bill 265: Health Care Services by Telehealth Signed into Law
On July 13th, Governor Dunleavy signed House Bill (HB) 265 Health Care Services by Telehealth introduced by Rep. Spohnholz. As a result of the unity of the Alaska Tribal Health System (ATHS), and the strength in Tribal and stakeholder partnerships, this legislation was successfully passed. The Alaska Native Health Board (ANHB) celebrates the passage and signing… MORE
July 07, 2022
PRESS RELEASE: ALASKA LEGISLATURE HONORS ANDREW JIMMIE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2022 ALASKA NATIVE HEALTH BOARD ALASKA LEGISLATURE HONORS ANDREW JIMMIE ANCHORAGE, ALASKA – Alaska Native Health Board (ANHB) congratulates ANHB Vice Chair and former Chairman, Andrew “Andy” Jimmie who was honored by the 32nd Alaska Legislature for… MORE
