Acupuncture Association of Alaska

The Acupuncture Association of Alaska is a professional association which provides information about the training and certification required to practice acupuncture in the state of Alaska.

http://www.acupuncturealaska.com/

AKPA

AKPA, the Alaska Psychology Association, is a professional association concerned to the standards of care given by psychologists to their patients throughout the state.

http://www.ak-pa.org/

Alaska Division of Public Health

The official state health organization provides announcements and upcoming events, details about obtaining vital statistics records, and information about chronic disease prevention, emergency preparedness, and certification and licensing.

http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/

Blood Bank of Alaska

This nonprofit organization supplies blood needs for 24 hospitals throughout the state and maintains this site which describes the network, lists the hospitals served, and lays out its 45-plus year history. One may also locate a donor center or make an appointment to donate blood.

http://www.bloodbankofalaska.org/

National Accreditation and Certification Board

The National Accreditation and Certification Board is an organization that assists business professionals who run alternative health businesses. If you are starting out in this field, this website provides a useful list of accredited programs that offer great training. You can also find out how to become certified to work in this field.

http://www.acertification.org

Rural Hospital Flexibility Program

The state of Alaska's grant program and how it is spent in the state to improve small rural hospitals are covered here, as well as links to pertinent sites.

http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/Healthplanning/ruralhealth/small_hosp.htm

The Alaska Occupational Therapy Association

AKOTA is a non-profit organization providing details of training programs, continuing education and certification.

http://www.akota.org/