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A state status report shows mixed results for well-being using a holistic approach with factors like food and housing security, environmental stress and education.
News United States » Alaska » Health: Alaska awards millions in rural healthcare funding, including to restart Presidential Fitness Test
This story was produced through the USC Center for Health Journalism’s 2026 National Fellowship. Alaska health officials on Friday awarded another $30 million from the Rural Health Transformation ...
News United States » Alaska » Health: Alaska gets $272M in federal funds for ‘rural health transformation’
Alaska will receive a chart-topping $272 million in the first year of the newly formed federal Rural Health Transformation Program, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Monday. Alaska ...
News United States » Alaska » Health: Alaska Healthcare Legislative Recap 2026
We previously discussed SB 89, also known as the “Physician Assistant Scope of Practice” Bill. It broadens the scope of practice of all Physician Associates [1] and amends AS 08.64.380(6) to define ...
News United States » Alaska » Health: Alaska awards millions in rural healthcare funding, including to restart Presidential Fitness Test
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aug. 17—This story was produced through the USC Center for Health Journalism's 2026 National Fellowship. Alaska health officials ...