Mental Health Trust Grants $1.5M to Partners
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority board of trustees recently approved several large grants totaling close to $1.5 million to partner organizations across the state.
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority board of trustees recently approved several large grants totaling close to $1.5 million to partner organizations across the state.
Alaska Pacific University now has the state’s only accredited program for a Licensed Practical Nursing certificate, receiving approval in early May, just after five new nurses graduated in Bethel.
Alan Vierling, who has been interim Administrator at Alaska Native Medical Center, can keep the job for the long term.
The new CEO and Managing Director of North Star Behavioral Health System is Providence Alaska Medical Center COO William “Ross” Newcombe.
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority awarded $1,554,000 to Providence Alaska for a new Crisis Stabilization Center for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis in Anchorage.
Alaska Behavioral Health is opening a new Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic near downtown Wasilla, addressing a shortage of services in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
LUX Infusion, the state’s newest stand-alone ambulatory infusion center, has big plans for the new year, seeking national accreditation for its Anchorage location.
Alaska’s chief medical officer, Dr. Anne Zink, describes a new campaign of the state Department of Health, Fresh Start, to connect Alaskans with free wellness programs.
Alaska Sleep Clinic and AK LEAN Virtual Assistance are both recognized by the regional BBB for business ethics.
Transgender people have specialized healthcare needs, which providers in Alaska are stepping up to provide.