This year’s National Health Center Week was a celebration of 50 years of care, connection, and commitment at Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center. From an open house to new community partnerships and a staff appreciation lunch, the week reminded us why we do what we do. Read how we honored our past, celebrated the present, and committed to a healthier future for all.

As Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center marks 50 years of caring for our community, this year’s National Health Center Week is more than a celebration — it’s a reminder of why we’re here and why we’ll keep showing up. For five decades, we’ve provided care through every high and low, partnering with our neighbors to ensure access, compassion, and respect for all.

In 2024, ANHC marked a major milestone — 50 years of serving the Anchorage community with compassionate, high-quality care. Our latest Annual Report highlights the year’s biggest achievements. Explore our impact, celebrate our journey, and see how we’re building a healthier future for all.

ANHC staff presented at the 2025 NWRPCA Spring Summit in Anchorage, sharing expertise on behavioral health, financial sustainability, and community-centered care. Their presentations highlighted our team’s leadership in advancing access, integration, and innovation in primary care.

ANHC recently celebrated a major milestone — 50 years of providing compassionate, community-based care in Anchorage. While the reception was a one-evening event, this moment belongs to everyone who has been part of our journey.

With AI-powered tools handling note-taking, providers can focus more on patient care—improving both the quality of visits and provider satisfaction in Alaska’s unique healthcare environment.

As an urgent care physician assistant, Rep. Andrew Gray highlights ANHC as a valuable yet underutilized resource.

CEO Lisa Aquino shares her journey, passion for community health, and insights on Anchorage’s key issues. Tune in for a closer look at the values driving ANHC’s mission.

ANHC has been recognized with two 2024 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) badges: the Access Enhancer badge and the Health Disparities Reducer badge.

ANHC welcomes Christi Lepley as Chief Human Resources Officer. Christi brings extensive experience in human resources leadership to the CHRO role.

In a generous act, Phyllis Ploudre and Karen Marcey, founders of ProActive Solutions, have donated 415 knee supports to Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center (ANHC).

This August, we celebrate National Health Center Week, recognizing the vital role community health centers (CHCs) play in our health care system.

As part of our commitment to providing accessible and comprehensive care for our community, we are thrilled to announce the expansion of our pharmacy hours starting on July 1, 2024.

With Geneva Woods Pharmacy closing its doors permanently on March 29, 2024, ANHC patients receiving medsets are encouraged to transition to Genoa Pharmacy.

ANHC’s pharmacy will be closed from Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 5:30 p.m. to Monday, Feb. 19, at noon for essential improvements.

ANHC recently dedicated an exam room in memory of former board member Dr. Aharon (Ronnie) Sternberg and his contribution to the ANHC community.

Considering a vasectomy? Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center will be offering vasectomies beginning in August 2023.

Get ready to renew! ! If you are enrolled in Medicaid, make sure your contact information is up to date so you stay enrolled.

We were able to offer our patients a holiday treat this past week thanks to the generosity of ANHC donors! We appreciate your support.

We are pleased to offer self-care gift bags to all ANHC patients who make a mammogram appointment from Monday, October 3, through Monday, October 31.