https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/states/alaska Rural health resources for Alaska with information provided by the Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://epi.anthc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AN-Injury-Atlas-Part-2-2026.pdf Provides data on trends in suicide attempt and poisoning hospitalizations among Alaska Native and American Indian people in Alaska, utilizing 2018-2023 hospital admissions data. Breaks down data by Tribal Health Region, demographic group, and injury mechanism. -- Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27893 Thu, 07 May 2026 09:40:43 -0500 https://epi.alaska.gov/bulletins/docs/b2026_05.pdf Describes the geographic distribution, age range, and injury type of 4,421 all-terrain vehicle (ATVs) related emergency department visits in Alaska between 2019 and 2024. Discusses frequent use of ATVs in rural Alaska and offers safety messaging for use in intervention initiatives. -- Alaska Department of Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27859 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:18:05 -0500 https://alaskapublic.org/news/health/2026-04-28/from-sick-care-to-health-care-one-way-rural-health-funding-could-change-alaska Describes the implementation of the value-based care model in rural Alaska and discusses the model as part of the Alaska's Rural Health Transformation Program plan. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38484 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:51:35 -0500 https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ijgo.70553 Examines the relationship between vitamin D levels during pregnancy and postpartum bleeding in a rural, Alaska Native/American Indian (AN/AI) population living in southwestern Alaska. Utilizes 2017-2019 data from 1,343 pregnancies to analyze levels of blood loss according to labor and delivery factors, obstetrics history, and pregnancy characteristics. Discusses strategies such as vitamin D supplementation and universal screening to address population health needs. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27564 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:37:14 -0500 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12088509/ Presents a study on the efficacy of a suicide prevention intervention aimed at teens in remote Alaska Native communities. Details the distribution of mental health and safety promotion care packages sent to participants through the mail and highlights the results of a survey of participants on the perceived success of the intervention. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27469 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:52:46 -0600 https://oig.hhs.gov/documents/evaluation/11488/OEI-07-23-00480.pdf Examines the extent to which extent to which the Alaska Office of Children's Services (OCS) agency took required steps to protect American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children before, during, and after children went missing or ran away from foster care. Discusses the experiences of OCS and the children's Tribes in collaborating when children are missing from foster care. Offers recommendations for how the Administration and Children and Families can support Alaska improving compliance and addressing gaps presented in this report. -- Office of Inspector General (HHS) https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27450 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:04:01 -0600 https://journals.lww.com/ear-hearing/fulltext/2026/03000/assessing_environmental,_nutritional,_and_genetic.13.aspx Highlights a study on the relationship between otitis media, a middle ear disease associated with childhood hearing loss, and environmental, genetic, and dietary risk factors among children aged 1-4 in Alaska Native communities in the rural Norton Sound region of Alaska. Explores the presence of genetic factors that increase the likelihood of respiratory infections in newborns, rates of breastfeeding, and environmental factors, such as smoke exposure and availability of running water, among others. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27399 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:05:04 -0600 https://journals.lww.com/ear-hearing/fulltext/2026/03000/understanding_risk_factors_for_otitis_media_in.14.aspx Presents a study on the relationship between otitis media, a middle ear disease associated with childhood hearing loss, and environmental, genetic, and dietary risk factors among children aged 1-4 in Alaska Native communities in the rural Bering Strait region of Alaska. Explores the presence of genetic factors that increase the likelihood of respiratory infections in newborns, rates of breastfeeding, and environmental factors, such as smoke exposure and availability of running water, among others. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27398 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:33:49 -0600 https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/23/1/45 A scoping review that examines the public health impact of landfills in rural and tribal areas of Alaska. Analyzes landfill contaminants, exposures, and solid waste management on disease transmission, chemical exposure, and other health issues. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27236 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:23:18 -0600 https://ruralcap.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/RurAL-CAP-2025-2027-Community-Needs-Assessment.pdf Results of a 2024-2025 series of surveys that gather household-level data on individualized, local needs in the areas of education, employment, workforce development, food security, and access to healthcare resources. Features demographics and statistics on disabilities, poverty, education level, rural housing, healthcare access, deaths of despair, substance use, and supply and demand of dental, mental health, and primary care providers. -- Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26784 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:52:58 -0600 https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science/articles/10.3389/fvets.2025.1600839/full Explores the human health impacts of a public veterinary health program in rural tribal communities in Alaska. Highlights the health concerns from stray dog populations in tribal communities and remote areas that lack veterinarian services. Details impact on rates of dog bites, rabies, and other zoonotic pathogens. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26778 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:34:02 -0600 https://health.alaska.gov/en/education/rural-health-transformation-program/ Provides information on Alaska's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Presents a summary of proposed initiatives, frequently asked questions, webinar records, information regarding the Alaska Rural Health Transformation Program Advisory Council, and details on the state RHTP funding opportunities. -- Alaska Department of Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26759 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:14:33 -0600 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/22423982.2025.2569761 Highlights a study on the hygiene outcomes of an intervention that installed Miniature Portable Alternative Sanitation System (Mini-PASS) handwashing stations in 14 rural Alaska Native communities. Details the lack of in-home water service in rural Alaska and the related health consequences. Evaluates the Mini-PASS intervention's outcomes in terms of handwashing station utilization and household water use. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26637 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:47:11 -0500 https://familymedicine.uw.edu/rhrc/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/09/RHRC_DBSEP2025_AK_PC_Woolcock.pdf Offers maps and tables of the primary care workforce distribution in Alaska in 2025. Includes county-level data and rural and urban comparisons. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26468 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:04:17 -0500 https://familymedicine.uw.edu/rhrc/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/09/RHRC_DBSEP2025_AK_OB_Woolcock.pdf Offers maps and tables of the obstetricians and advanced practice midwives workforce distribution in Alaska in 2025. Includes county-level data and rural and urban comparisons. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26465 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:45:17 -0500 https://epi.anthc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ANTHC-InjuryAtlas_Part1_Deaths_FINAL.pdf Provides data on trends in injury-related deaths among Alaska Native and American Indian people in Alaska, utilizing 2014-2023 Alaska Health Analytics and Vital Records death certificate data. Breaks down data by Tribal Health Region, demographic group, injury mechanism, and injury intent. -- Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26364 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:29:32 -0500 https://midwestcmsqinqio.com/ A Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) working to increase access to quality care, enhance care delivery, and optimize health outcomes in Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, and Washington. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/organizations/4363 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:49:18 -0500 https://emj.bmj.com/content/42/11/736 Research letter detailing how poor access to emergency care and sociodemographic conditions contribute to disparities in mortality outcomes in rural Alaska, utilizing CDC WONDER 1999-2020 mortality data. Compares age-adjusted mortality rates for injuries, emergency care-sensitive conditions, and non-emergency care sensitive conditions in off road and on road communities. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26196 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:15:03 -0500 https://familymedicine.uw.edu/rhrc/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/06/RHRC_DBJUN2025_AK_BH_Woolcock.pdf Offers maps and tables of the supply and distribution of behavioral health clinicians in Alaska in 2025. Includes county-level data and rural and urban comparisons. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26144 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:38:41 -0500 https://telehealthbroadbandproject.com/files/findings/2025-01-17%20ALL%20STATES%20TBP%20Summary%20Report.pdf Provides an overview of the Telehealth Broadband Pilot (TBP) Program, which aimed to address gaps in broadband service that limited access to telehealth services in rural and underserved communities in Alaska, Michigan, Texas, and West Virginia. Details the development and implementation of devices that measured broadband data in the communities over time and the results of those devices. Summarizes discussions with TBP Program staff regarding the implementation and effectiveness of the program, as well as interviews with healthcare stakeholders, consumers, and technical assistance providers in TBP Program communities. Offers factors for consideration in the development of future programs to measure broadband implementation in rural communities and improve user experience. Includes summary reports by state. -- Rural Telehealth Evaluation Center, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Campuses https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/25404 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:13:41 -0500 https://telehealthbroadbandproject.com/ Provides information and data on rural broadband access and its impact on healthcare. Profiles rural community partnerships in four states - Alaska, Michigan, Texas, and West Virginia - designed to better understand connectivity issues. -- Rural Telehealth Evaluation Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/25393 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:04:14 -0500 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/74/wr/mm7410a1.htm Reports on changes in the annual average rate of newly reported adult chronic hepatitis C cases during 2016–2023 in Alaska. Includes rate data for 2016-2019 compared to 2020-2023 for urban, rural, and remote areas. -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/25343 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:21:56 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/rural-monitor/postpartum-care Discusses the importance of rural access to postpartum care, including perinatal mental healthcare. Features programs in Montana, Maine, and Alaska that are providing support to rural mothers via postpartum doulas, telehealth, and home visiting. -- Rural Health Information Hub https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/24372 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:58:20 -0500 https://www.stjude.org/research/comprehensive-cancer-center/hpv-cancer-prevention-program/resources/news-hpv-program/wos-september-improving-hpv-vaccination-coverage-in-the-last-frontier.html Discusses the Alaska Cancer Partnership's efforts to support human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination through community partnerships and the Alaska HPV Vaccination Month campaign. Details initiatives focused on rural, tribal, and youth vaccination access and awareness. -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/24015 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:46:38 -0500 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-58270-w Analyzes historical flood data to estimate current flood exposure for 63 Alaskan communities. Discusses disparate risk for Alaska Native villages and specific challenges for rural and remote communities. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/23983 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:02:28 -0500 https://epi.alaska.gov/bulletins/docs/rr2024_02.pdf Reports on newly reported confirmed chronic hepatitis C diagnoses data among Alaskan adults between 2016 and 2023. Notes diagnosis rate disparities for American Indian and Alaska Natives and rural residents, among others. Discusses the potential impact of increased screening on the data. Offers recommendations related to screening, treatment, reporting, and more. -- Alaska Division of Public Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/23730 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:11:28 -0500 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00333549241255260 Examines the impact of installing the Miniature Portable Alternative Sanitation System (Mini-PASS) in rural Alaskan homes that lacked piped water. Utilizes interview feedback from 71 households who used the Mini-PASS during the COVID-19 pandemic, discussing themes such as handwashing station usage, the ability to troubleshoot repairs, collaboration with tribal health organizations, and more. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/23501 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:13:27 -0500 https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/21/5/552 Evaluates Colorectal Cancer Control Program (CRCCP) implementation by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) from 2009 to 2015. Presents data on CRCCP demographics, quality measures, clinical outcomes, and screening methods. Discusses the significance of colonoscopy provision for Native Alaskan tribal populations with high colorectal cancer incidence. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/23441 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:58:51 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/rural-monitor/social-infrastructure Discusses structural factors that contribute to social isolation in rural areas. Features programs in Minnesota, Nebraska, and Alaska that are finding ways to build connection into rural communities. -- Rural Health Information Hub https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/23440 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 11:43:46 -0500 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrDeLRAEJG0ZGjFHl8CZYiNo47pOdK_ct Series of videos highlighting challenges with access to quality healthcare for rural Americans. Discusses healthcare access in remote locations, food insecurity and farming practices, transportation, wellness initiatives, and chronic health conditions in 5 states. Transcript available in video description. -- American Heart Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/23153 Fri, 03 May 2024 13:19:53 -0500