Dr. Anne Lanier, a longtime public health pioneer, dedicated clinician and mentor, was recently inducted into the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame. Dr. Lanier began her career in Alaska in 1967 at the Alaska Native Medical Center. As a family practice physician, medical epidemiologist, researcher and administrator, Dr. Lanier has spent a lifetime promoting health and wellness among Alaska Native people. She saw many young Alaska Native people dying of cancer. She asked why, and after finding no answers, sought ...

On June 1, 1998, Tribal health in Alaska changed dramatically when the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) signed a contract to assume responsibility for the operations of the majority of the Indian Health Service Alaska Area office’s programs. After decades of fighting for self-governance, Alaska Native people now controlled our health care. Today, ANTHC and the Alaska Tribal Health System provide the passion and dedication that make us the embodiment of health care self-determination for Alaska Native people. ANTHC ...

Frequently Asked Questions Listed below are several important questions for both patients and providers. Don’t see what you are looking for specifically? Submit your question below, and we will post it to our FAQs list. Why does a hepatitis B carrier need an ultra sound in addition to a blood draw?   AASLD (American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases) practice guidelines recommend a liver ultra sound every 6 months for hepatitis B infected males over 40, females over ...

As Alaskans, we all have unique and positive ways we celebrate our physical and mental well-being. In April, ANTHC is hosting a Celebrating Our Physical and Mental Well-being Photo Contest. Enter your photos for a chance to win Visa gift cards! VOTE TODAY – remember to scroll right to see all the entries. Submission guidelines Alaskans of all ages are invited to share photos, images and artwork that reflect how you celebrate positive physical and mental well-being during challenging times through one of the four actions: Self-careConnecting ...

Early on in the COVID-19 pandemic response, ANTHC staff recognized the need to take action to slow this virus from spreading in our communities. To achieve this, we knew we must detect infections early. By mid-March staff were preparing to test and ensure that our people had access to testing across the state. ANTHC constructed a drive-thru and walk-up testing site by early April, invested in additional laboratory diagnostic equipment, and helped secure rapid testing equipment for our regional Tribal ...

Our health is rooted in our traditional values, cultures, families, and communities — in partnership across Alaska. Despite Alaska’s unique features among different regions, we come together to better our health and strengthen our communities. Like the rings of a fishing net, our strength is tied to one another across the state. And like a fishing net, if one ring develops a hole, the strength of the entire net is compromised. Creating a stronger net of health, ANTHC and Tribal ...