Resources
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) are the conditions and environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks (Healthy People 2030). In short, a community. ​
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The Northern Valley Health Coalition, Inc. aims to help improve your SDOH through engagement, community, and resources. Click on each icon to learn more. If you have a resource that could be added to this page, let us know.
Health & Fitness
Sunshine community health center
Sunshine is committed to accessible, proactive, quality healthcare, promoting community wellness through outreach and education.
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Prenatal Care
Well Child Visits
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Women's & Men's Health
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Behavioral Health
Groups
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Oral Health
Vision Care
Nurse Visits
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Acute, Chronic, Specialty,
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Procedures, Laboratory & Imaging
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Fresh Start
The Alaska Department of Health offers the Fresh Start program for FREE to improve health in the State of Alaska. Many individuals are matched with a coach and most of the engagement is online, over the phone, and always at your pace.
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Programs:
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Lose weight or prevent diabetes.
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Lower your blood pressure.
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Be active with your children.
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Lower blood sugar to manage diabetes.
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Stop smoking, vaping, or chewing tobacco.
Alaska Health Fairs
Every year, the Northern Valley Health Coalition, Sunshine Community Health Center, The Mat-Su Health Foundation, and Alaska Health Fairs, Inc. come together to host a community health fair in Trapper Creek, Willow, and Talkeetna. Health fairs offer affordable blood tests, screening, and resources.
Alaska Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening
Alaska Breast and Cervical Screening Assistance Program helps eligible Alaskans get breast and cervical health screenings. Alaska Breast and Cervical Screening Assistance Program enrollees can get mammograms and pap tests paid for by the program. Alaska Breast and Cervical Screening Assistance Program also pays for diagnostic tests when needed, and helps Alaskans get referred for financial support if they need treatment.
Nutrition
Mental health
FREe harm reduction supplies
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Individual therapy offered in person and via telehealth.
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Group sessions for resiliency, OBOT, chronic pain management, insmonia, mindfulness, grief, and more.
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Integrated care coordinated with your primary medical team.
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Psychiatric medication management services.
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Substance abuse counseling and peer support opportunities.
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Sameday support. Sunshine's behavioral health team is there for you.
Transportation
Finances
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Alaska Temporary Assistance Program
The Alaska Temporary Assistance Program (ATAP) provides cash assistance and work services to low-income families with children to help them with basic needs while they work toward becoming self-sufficient. This program is provided under the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant.
Education
