We’d like to congratulate our 2024 DHA Star Awardees! Rising Star: Hannah Dobson, PDHA II (Haines, AK) Shining Star: Erik Linduska, DHAT (Kodiak, AK) North Star: Conan Murat, DHATP (Bethel, AK)
Lucy, was the first Community Health Aide instructor at the ANTHC CHAP training center.Today is her last day working as an instructor here at ANTHC CHAP. We will miss you Lucy and we thank you for all you have done paving the way for the other CHP instructors and teaching the many community health aides all over our big state. You are an inspiration, furthering your education and we wish you the best in your new path in life!
Congratulations to Kate and Mick who got an award for outstanding service and to Rosie for receiving the length of service award (41 years) from the Indian Health Service! Thank you all for serving the people of our great big state of Alaska!
CHA/Ps from across the state: Please help the CHAM revision team by completing the short CHA/P Input to CHAM Survey by either clicking on the following link or copying/pasting in Chrome or pointing your phone at the QR code and clicking on the yellow box that pops up.
Here is the downloadable CHAP Forum Agenda. Click the link at the bottom to download.
BHAs will be gathering on November 4-6, 2024 to be a part of the Integrated Health Aide Forum held in Anchorage, AK at the Egan Center. See the draft BHA Forum Agenda here.
During the Community Health Aide Program Certification Board (CHAPCB) meeting on October 10-11, 2024 the following amendments were made to the CHAPCB Standards and Procedures. Sec. 2.20.110 CHA I Competencies. (page 19)A certified community health aide I must successfully demonstrate and maintain…(c) satisfactory performance in the following skills:(4) performance and interpretation of the following lab tests and procedures:(F) urine pregnancy test Sec. 2.20.110 CHA I Competencies. (page 20)A certified community health aide I must successfully demonstrate and maintain…(c) satisfactory performance …
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Congratulations to Sarah and Kimasook (both from Noorvik) on completing your Re-Entries! They will be back in the workforce as Community Health Aides.
A heartfelt thank you to the Community Health Aides all over Alaska! Your tireless dedication and unwavering support for our communities, whether during the day, after hours, on weekends or middle of the night, do not go unnoticed. Your efforts are critical for the health and survival of our people. We deeply appreciate your time, compassion, and commitment. Thank you for all that you do! We are celebrating Community Health Aide Appreciation Day!
The next Community Health Aide Program Certification Board meeting is scheduled for October 10-11, 2024. Complete applications received by September 30, 2024 will be reviewed for final determination on October 10, 2024. Due to Certification Board meeting activities, requests for Temporary Certification will not be processed from September 30, 2024 through October 25, 2024. Submit questions and applications by email to: chapcb@anthc.org
Kate Manyoky, PA/CHAP Instructor, Outstanding Service Medal.Rose Cysewski, Senior Office Assistant, 41 years of service.Mick Bakker, PA/CHAP Instructor, Outstanding Service Medal. They contribute so much to CHAP, they are a pleasure to work with and we appreciate their service, congratulations!
CHA/Ps, did you know that you can nominate fellow CHA/Ps that you believe exemplifies the essence of CHAP? The nomination period is 9/16/23 – 9/15/24. Please submit the form with the nominee photo(s) by 9/13/24 to the nominee’s CHAP Director who will forward it to ANTHC by 9/15/24.
Candace APIA/SCF Kristy CRNA, Ashley Maniilaq, Arabella CRNA, Somnang SEARHC, Nicholi Chugachmiut
Our DHAT Class of 2026 has started classes this summer, we are excited to have Riley O’brien (Sponsored by Southcentral Foundation) and Brianna Morrison (Sponsored by Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium) in our program!
Jenna BBAHC, Betsy SEARHC, Kaylin APIAI, Nicole BBAHC, Ag’ya BBAHC, Ciara BBAHC, Congratulations!
We are excited to announce the annual 2024 Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) Forum, the premier statewide gathering for Community Health Aides/Practitioners. This year’s forum will be held over four dynamic days, offering an unparalleled opportunity for professional growth, networking, and recognition. For more information:
Hepatitis C Screening and Treatment in Rural Communities The nation, including Alaska, is experiencing high rates of new hepatitis C cases due to the opioid epidemic and injecting substance use. This CE includes information on hepatitis C, who should be screened, risk factors, pre-treatment evaluation, medicines, and follow-up. You will learn about the correct hepatitis C screening blood test to send to the lab. You will recognize the importance of early treatment to prevent the progression of liver disease, which …
We are pleased to announce registration is now open for the CHAP Forum!
Congratulations to Tabitha, Printellina, Robert, Annie, Iftekia, and Amanda on completing Session IV Training.
Congratulations to Lucy Meqenquq Bragg for completing her preceptorship!
The CHAM update will occur on May 6th, 2024. There will be extensive changes to:
Congratulations to Ariana (Kotzebue), Nattie (New Stuyahok), Derek (Kobuk), Rehanna (Aleknagik), Jenna (Chignik Lake), and Jennifer (Noatak) for completing Session I training!
Another awesome group completed Session III last Friday! Left to right: Anna-YKHC, Brittany-YKHC, Darren-YKHC, Rhiannon-SCF, Sophianne-YKHC. Congratulations and thank you for your dedication to the care of your communities!
The next Integrated Health Aide Forum is scheduled for Monday, Nov 4 – Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, at 8:00 am daily located at the Egan Center. The Awards Ceremony will be on Wednesday, November 6. The goal at each CHAP Forum is 24 CE hours for CHA/Ps. We hope to see you there!