Alaska resources via the Rural Health Information Hub

Event: 2027 Annual NASEMSO Meeting

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Anchorage AK
April 11, 2027 -- National Association of State EMS Officials

Resource: Behavioral Health's Place in the Alaskan Health Aide Workforce, with Xiomara Owens and Tonya Horn

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:37:58 -0500

An episode of the Exploring Rural Health podcast featuring Xiomara Owens, PhD, of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and Tonya Horn, PhD, of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. Focuses on how Alaska's Behavioral Health Aide program meets behavioral health needs in rural communities. -- Rural Health Information Hub

News: Scientists Use Drones to Reshape Remote Alaska Healthcare

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:46:52 -0500

Describes a recent test to see whether human blood can remain stable when delivered by drone in Alaska. The technology could improve healthcare access for remote areas of the state during winter or emergency situations.

News: Rural Health Transformation Funding Could Bring Childcare to Juneau Hospital Workers

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:04:14 -0500

A hospital in Alaska will begin offering childcare to employees after being awarded Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funds. The service will address employee needs including challenges like childcare for shift work and inconsistent schedules. The service is meant to aid with employee recruitment and retention. Includes a table of all RHTP funding awarded in Juneau.

Resource: Wastewater Respiratory Virus Surveillance in Remote Community, Alaska, USA, 2022–2024

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:45:49 -0500

Examines the feasibility of utilizing wastewater surveillance (WS) in rural, tribal areas of Alaska. Provides methods and results of WS for viruses and discusses barriers of WS in a location with limited surveillance infrastructure.

Funding opportunity: Rasmuson Foundation Tier 2 Grants

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:23:17 -0500

Grants to support capital projects, programs of strategic importance, and innovative solutions to issues of community or statewide significance in Alaska.

Organization: Alaska Rural and Community Health Systems

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:06:22 -0500

Works to improve access in rural areas of Alaska. Provides oversight and development of state's emergency medical services (EMS) system, leads emergency response, works to address homelessness, and maintains Alaska's Trauma Registry.

Resource: Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening among Alaska Native Peoples Living in Remote Areas of Alaska: A Multitarget Stool DNA Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:28:47 -0500

Presents a study evaluating the efficacy of different colorectal cancer screening (CRC) outreach approaches to address high CRC rates among Alaska Native communities in remote areas of Alaska. Compares the outcomes of high-intensity outreach and medium-intensity outreach on patients' likelihood of participating in a CRC screening either by multi-target stool DNA (mt-sDNA) or colonoscopy.

Resource: No "Golden Hour" in Alaska: Characteristics and Implications of Medevac-Centered Emergency Care

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:01:30 -0500

Examines the usage of air medical ambulances (medevacs) in remote, tribally administered village clinics in Northwest Alaska to provide physician emergency medical care. Utilizes 2020-2024 data from 11 Alaskan village clinics and 1,579 medevacs and analyzes flight time, decision time, and ground time. Discusses the importance of timely emergency care for rural patients.

Event: 2027 Alaska Tribal Conference on Environmental Management

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Anchorage AK
March 30, 2027 -- Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

Resource: Cancer in Alaska Native People, 1969-2023: 55 Year Report

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:05:40 -0500

Reports on cancer incidence and mortality among Alaska Native people versus U.S. White populations, with data comparisons by age, stage, cancer site, year, and tribal health region. -- Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

Event: 2026 41st Annual Alaska Native Diabetes Conference

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Anchorage AK
October 5, 2026 -- Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

Resource: Alaska Native Injury Atlas, 4th Edition - Part 2: Poisoning & Suicide Attempt Injury Hospitalizations

Thu, 07 May 2026 09:40:43 -0500

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

Resource: Emergency Department Visits and Deaths Due to ATV Crashes - Alaska, 2019 - 2024

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:18:05 -0500

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

Resource: Prenatal Vitamin D Levels and Postpartum Hemorrhage in a Rural Alaska Cohort

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:37:14 -0500

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.

Resource: Care Packages to Promote Universal Suicide Prevention for Remote Alaska Native Communities: What Worked?

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:52:46 -0600

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.

Resource: Alaska Missed Opportunities to Protect American Indian and Alaska Native Children Missing from Foster Care

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:04:01 -0600

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)

Resource: Assessing Environmental, Nutritional, and Genetic Factors for Otitis Media-Related Hearing Loss in Rural Alaska Native Children

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:05:04 -0600

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.

Resource: Understanding Risk Factors for Otitis Media in Rural Alaska Native Children: A Cohort Study

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:33:49 -0600

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.

Resource: Scoping Review of the Environmental and Human Health Effects of Rural Alaska Landfills

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:23:18 -0600

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.

Resource: Alaska Community Needs Assessment, 2025-2027

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:52:58 -0600

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.

Resource: Advocating for Incorporating Public Veterinary Health Care Into Human Health Systems

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:34:02 -0600

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.

Resource: Alaska Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:14:33 -0600

Provides information on Alaska's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Presents a summary of proposed initiatives, frequently asked questions, webinar recordings, information regarding the Alaska Rural Health Transformation Program Advisory Council, regional meetings, and details on the state RHTP funding opportunities. -- Alaska Department of Health

Resource: "Gives Us Peace of Mind for Keeping Our Hands Clean": Targeted Handwashing Intervention Increases Water Use and Hand Hygiene in Rural Alaska

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:47:11 -0500

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.

Resource: Alaska Rural Primary Care Workforce

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:04:17 -0500

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

Resource: Alaska Rural Obstetrical Workforce

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:45:17 -0500

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

Resource: Alaska Native Injury Atlas, 4th Edition - Part 1: Injury Deaths

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:29:32 -0500

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

Organization: Midwest CMS QIN-QIO

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:49:18 -0500

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.

Resource: Where the Road Ends: Emergency Care Sensitive Conditions Drive Excess Mortality in Medevac-Dependent Rural Alaska

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:15:03 -0500

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.

Resource: Alaska Rural Behavioral Health Workforce

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:38:41 -0500

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