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Get 4 Free COVID-19 Tests
November 1st, 2023 by Kyle von BoseEvery U.S. household can order 4 more free COVID-19 self-tests. Self-tests (also called at-home tests and over-the-counter tests) are one of several tools that protect you and others by reducing the chances of spreading COVID-19. Self-tests can be taken at home or anywhere, are easy to use, and produce rapid results.You can place an order
Congratulations: Completing Session II
October 23rd, 2023 by Kyle von BoseLucy Bragg (Instructor), Chisana-Maniilaq, Tania-Chugachmiut, Rhiannon-SCF, Chantel-SEARHC, Karina-SCF
September 10 is CHA Appreciation Day
September 8th, 2023 by Kyle von BoseAlaska Community Health Aide Appreciation Day is established on September 10 each yearto honor community health aides. Alaska Community Health Aide Appreciation Day was established this year in a bill from Representative CJ McCormick (D – Bethel). McCormick said, “I wanted to express my gratitude for the hard work and dedication shown by Community Health Aides and acknowledge that their contributions are critical to the health and well-being of Alaska’s communities.”
Congratulations on SI Block 4 Completion
August 8th, 2023 by Kyle von BoseThis awesome cohort completed block 4, the equivalent of session 1 last Friday! Tania (Nanwalek), Rhiannon (Iliamna), Kaylin (Unalaska), Karina (Nondalton), Chantel (Gustavus), not pictured is Chisana (Buckland)
Congratulations Health Aides
July 24th, 2023 by Kyle von BoseCongratulations to Susie (Mentasta Lake), Mikala (Manokotak), Ebony (Pt. Hope), Brittany (Kiana), and Mary (Noatak) for completing Blended SI-II, Block 2 training!
Congratulations CHA Trainees
May 26th, 2023 by Kyle von BoseCongratulations to Chantel (Gustavus), Rhiannon (Iliamna), Kaylin (Unalaska), Karina (Nondalton), Tania (Nanwalek), and Chisana (Buckland) for completing Blended I-II Block 2 training!
Congratulations on Completing Session 3!
May 22nd, 2023 by Kyle von BoseCongratulations to Kimasook (Noorvik), Mica (Chitna), Amanda (Shungnak), Tia (Koliganek), and Brittany (Yakutat) for completing Session 3!!
Study Participation Opportunity
December 16th, 2022 by Kyle von BoseAlaska Native Family-Based, Financial Incentives Intervention for Smoking Cessation The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and Mayo Clinic are working together. We wish to learn ways to help Alaska Native people who smoke quit with help from family. To join in this research study you must:• Be an Alaska Native or American Indian person• Be 21 years or older• Currently smoke cigarettesThose who join this study will look over the materials we would like to use in the study. We …
ANTHC CHAP Forum Update
October 25th, 2022 by Kyle von BoseHere is some important information regarding the ANTHC CHAP Forum scheduled for Monday, November 7 through Friday, November 11, 2022. It will be located at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center located at 600 West 7th Avenue on the second floor in the Boardroom also known as K’enakatnu 6. Breakfast and lunch will be catered daily. Attached are pictures of the draft agenda, the floor plan showing where the Boardroom is located at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center, available …
ETT/EMT Classes 2023
August 25th, 2022 by Kyle von BoseANTHC CHAP and SCF are working together to provide ETT and EMT classes for CHA/Ps in 2023. To gather an accounting of how many people need either an initial or renewal course, we ask you to send your name, THO, class needed and contact information to Leah Woolard at lswoolard@anthc.org.
Supporting a Person with Diabetes to Live Healthy in Their Community
August 22nd, 2022 by Kyle von BoseA Course for Health Aides 7 one- hour classes from 9:00am-10:00am Tuesdays and Thursdays September 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29 Virtual Class7 CMEs For more information and to register:
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Training for Community Health Aides
April 21st, 2022 by Kyle von BoseThe Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Course for Community Health Aides is now open for registration! The course will be held from June 28 to July 1 at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. This is a two-part course. The dates of the second course will be announced this summer. Both courses must be completed in order to be recognized as an information specialist in the areas of domestic violence and sexual assault in your community. Continuing education credits are pending. Register for this …
2022 CHAPCB Newsletter Vol 23 Issue 1 April
April 15th, 2022 by Ann HansellIssue highlights: CHA/P Re-Entry and Biennial Skills, October 2021 and January 2022 Certifications, CHAPCB Member Update, Linda Curda Retirement, CHAM Update, Dental Health Therapist Practitioner, BHA Curriculum Revision and Colorectal Screening
Congratulations: CHAP Session III Completed
April 7th, 2022 by Kyle von BoseYay ladies! Left to right: Ginger Bear, EAT-King Cove Letia Walcott, BBAHC-Ekwok Melonie Kashevaroff, Chugachmiut-Chenega Bay Danielle Malchoff, Chugachmiut-Port Graham
BHA Curriculum Revision and Grandfathering Plan
April 1st, 2022 by sdpatrawThe Community Health Aide Program Certification Board (CHAPCB), created the BHA curriculum through a statewide collaboration with members of the behavioral health and substance use community in 2008. The curriculum was created to develop BHA knowledge and skills at four levels of service provision and was designed to build upon the skill of the previous level of practice. In 2020 the Behavioral Health Academic Review Committee (BHARC) undertook the task of reviewing and updating the curriculum and submitted a revision …
CHAA meeting for 3/24/22 postponed
March 23rd, 2022 by Kyle von BoseThe CHAA meeting for 3/24/22 at 1200 postponed. New meeting will be April 8 at 1200
News You Can Use on Diabetes CE
March 14th, 2022 by Kyle von BoseRead this quarter’s News You Can Use on Diabetes: eating mindfully. Earn 1 hour of continuing education credit by answering the CE quiz questions and completing the CE evaluation form. You can find the online CE at CHAP Remote Learner or download the newsletter.
CHAA Meeting 2/10/22 1200-1300
February 8th, 2022 by Kyle von BoseAll CHA/P’s are invited Hi all, Here is the latest Zoom invite for the CHAA meeting on Thursday, February 10, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm. Leah please forward to CHAP directors to send on to their Community Health Aides/Practitoners. John will post to the akchap.org site. I will post to the Facebook AK CHAP group page. I don’t have the agenda yet, it will include available Continuing Education, Vaccine Hesitancy information, CHAP Forum and ETT/EMS information. Thank you, Lucy Bragg, CHP ANTHC …
ANNOUNCEMENT: Re-Entry and Biennial Skills
February 5th, 2022 by Kyle von BoseImportant Notice regarding standard changes to CHAPCB standards and procedures requirements for renewal. Recently, the CHAPCB determined, after extensive consideration of Community Health Aide Program stakeholder input from the CHAP Academic Review Committee, CHAP Training Center Coordinators, and Alaska Association of CHAP Directors, that a change was needed to CHAPCB Section 2.50.200 to ensure that all Community Health Aides, regardless of certification level, complete a standardized biennial competency evaluation. See the attached documents for information:
CHAA Meeting for 2/2/22 postponed
February 2nd, 2022 by Kyle von BoseThe meeting is rescheduled for Thursday, February 10, 12 pm. Hi all, Here is the latest Zoom invite for the CHAA meeting on Thursday, February 10, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm. Leah please forward to CHAP directors to send on to their Community Health Aides/Practitoners. John will post to the akchap.org site. I will post to the Facebook AK CHAP group page. I don’t have the agenda yet, it will include available Continuing Education, Vaccine Hesitancy information, CHAP Forum and ETT/EMS information. …
Health Aide Focus Group
January 18th, 2022 by Kyle von BoseMeeting Purpose: The Community Health Aide Program, Behavioral Health Aide Program, and Alaska Dental Therapy Educational Program are partnering with Agnew::Beck Consulting to plan more integrated educational experiences and support collaboration across the three health aide disciplines. The purpose of this Zoom session is to hear from you and your peers about your recommendations for the education process and how to make shared training work. Logistics: The meetings will take place over Zoom during the lunch hour. You are welcome to …
Coloring Pages For Your Clinic!
December 22nd, 2021 by April HendersonANTHC developed some coloring pages customized to our rural communities Environmental Health Professions. Please feel free to download and print out for use in your communities. Click Here To Download!
ANTHC Interprofessional Education + Collaboration Survey
December 17th, 2021 by Kyle von BoseTAKE THE SURVEY To thank you for taking the survey, please enter your contact information at the end of the survey to be entered in a drawing for one of three Bank of America $50 gift cards. Contact information will only be used for sending prize drawings to winners and will not be tied to your survey responses.
Congratulations Anchorage Training Center Students
December 14th, 2021 by Kyle von BoseCongratulations to Gladys (Ambler), Laura (Selawik), Kimasook (Noorvik), Karina (Utqiagvik), Kate (Nuiqsut), Lawrence (Kobuk), and Latasha (St. Paul), for completing Blended Session I-II Block 2!