ALASKA:
THE BEST STATE TO WORK & PLAY
Find Adventure And Purpose In Our Great State
Whether you’re still in school, graduated with a degree, or considering switching careers, there’s a place for everyone in Alaska’s healthcare industry. Explore these pages to learn more about what Alaska and its thriving healthcare industry have to offer. We hope you find your fit!
Curious about what it’s like to work in Alaska healthcare? Explore the unique healthcare industry career paths of Alaskans working throughout the state.
North to Alaska: Getting Started
Thinking about making the move to Alaska? Learn about the state’s unique lifestyle, natural beauty, and other practical information to help you decide if Alaska is right for you.
Relocate to Alaska
Learn about the cost of living in communities across the state, travel information, relocation analyses about school districts, and more general information.
Moving Tips
Take a few tips from the moving pros! Check out this blog post from Royal Alaskan Movers about the 18 things you should know before moving to Alaska.
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Employment
Forecasts 2024
Alaska Department of Labor’s Trends Magazine January 2024 edition features the annual employment forecasts for Anchorage, Fairbanks, Southeast, and statewide.
Cost of Living
in Alaska
Alaska Department of Labor’s Trends Magazine July 2024 edition features an article covering the cost of living in Alaska. The article includes cost comparisons around Alaska and comparisons to other U.S. cities.
Shipping to
Rural Alaska
Life in Rural Alaska can be an adventure, but it comes with its challenges. This article from Alaska Business Magazine addresses the logistics of moving and shipping to rural Alaska.
Things to Do in Alaska:
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WORK HARD, PLAY HARD
Healthcare facilities need a team of various positions to operate efficiently, including individuals to maintain buildings, accountants, IT specialists, chefs, as well as traditional clinical healthcare professionals. So if you’re someone who prefers to work alone, or maybe you enjoy working with others but get queasy around blood, there’s still a place for you in Alaska’s heathcare industry! Check out the healthcare career quiz or explore Alaskans’ healthcare career stories to learn more about how you can be a member of Alaska’s healthcare workforce.
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Alaska Hospital & Healthcare Association (AHHA)
(907) 646-1444
1007 W. 3rd Ave, Suite 301
Anchorage, AK 99501
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426 Main St
Juneau, AK 99801
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AHHA was formerly the Alaska State Hospital & Nursing Home Association (ASHNHA). In May, 2022, the board passed a resolution to change the association's name in an effort to adopt a more inclusive, concise, and relevant title to represent our members and mission.
