Welcome to the Alaska Health Education Library Project.
- What is it?
- The Alaska Health Education Library Project (AHELP) is an
electronic clearinghouse of current health promotion and health education
resources that are specific to and available in Alaska. It contains information
on health promotion programs, projects and materials and more.
- Who is it for?
- AHELP is designed to serve professionals in the field of health
promotion and health education, as well as other public health professionals.
It is intended to assist the professional in their everyday job and promote
sharing, networking and collaboration.
| Projects: |
Find out what is going on around the state in health
promotion, chronic disease prevention and injury prevention - searchable by
topic area, target audience and key word. |
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Materials: |
A library of health education materials such as pamphlets,
posters, publications, audiovisuals, curriculum. Find out what they look like
and where to get them – searchable by type, topic area, target audience
and keyword. |
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People: |
Find key contact people in health promotion program areas in
Alaska. Join the AHELP email discussion group to share current information or
discuss the latest issues. |
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Calendar: |
Find out what health observances are current and what health
promotion training and events are going on in Alaska. |
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Resources: |
Find more organizations in Alaska that serve as resources
for health and safety education. Connect to clearinghouses, health statistics,
more useful health information and gateways to national health promotion
resources. |
| Program Evaluation Tools |
Find practical step-by-step strategies, examples and tools for evaluating a
community-based project. |
- Why should I use it?
- AHELP is convenient and easy to use! One central clearinghouse
for finding health promotion information and reliable resources will save time
and money when planning and implementing health promotion programs and
activities.
- How do I use it?
- You will need access to the Internet to be able to search AHELP
for information and resources on-line. Information contained in the Alaska
Health Education Library will also be available in other
formats.
- Who me?
- Yes, you can share your information with others If you have
implemented special health promotion programs or projects, or developed special
health education materials such as posters, pamphlets, curriculum or work books
- you will want to include this information in the clearinghouse. Simply go to
the on-line entry forms.
- Where can I get more info?
- Email: ahelpinfo@health.state.ak.us
Phone:
1-888-465-3140
Fax: 907-465-2770
Mail:
 Alaska Health
Education Library Project (AHELP)
Section of Chronic Disease Prevention
and Health
Promotion
Alaska Division of Public Health, DHSS
P.O. Box
110616
Juneau, AK 99811
AHELP is coordinated by the Alaska Division of
Public Health through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. The project was modeled after and adapted with
permission from the State of Washington, Health Education Resource Exchange
(H.E.R.E) in Washington project. Health tips of the day were provided to the
Alaska Health Education Library Project courtesy of Marshall Kreuter,
PhD.
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