Community Health Aide Program Certification Board Newsletter

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1 ISSUE 01 Volume 14 Community Health Aide Program Certification Board Newsletter November 2011 CHAPCB Members Yvonne Howard, CHP Tanana Chiefs Conference CHAIR Matthew J. West, DMD SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium VICE-CHAIR Dorothy Hight, FNP Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium SECRETARY Helena Bock, CHP Ninilchik Traditional Council Steve Gage, PA-C SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Kenneth Glifort, MD, MPH Alaska Area Native Health Service Arnie Loera, MD Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation Karen O Neill, MD Norton Sound Health Corporation Jane Russell, PharmD, BCOP, MBA, CAPT, USPHS Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation Danielle Reynolds, ETT, CHA-II, left, and Brianne Gologergen, ETT, CHA-II, right, both of Savoonga received the EMS Provider Award EMS Awards Each year the Governor s Alaska Council on Emergency Medical Services honors the finest examples of emergency medical personnel in Alaska. This year the 34 th Annual Awards Banquet was held at the Egan Convention Center on November 12, ANTHC s Victorie Heart, MS, RN, Director of Community Health Aide Program/Rural Health attended the award ceremony and was able to say a few words about the program before the EMS Provider Award was announced. The presentation was made by John Dickens, ACEMS Officer-at-Large and Dr. Ward Hurlburt, Director, Division of Public Health, State of Alaska. In recognition of their life-saving care to a patient with a gunshot wound in December 2010, the EMS Provider this issue Oct Certifications P.20 Calendar P.44 Summary of Board Actions P.65 Behavioral Health Aide Forum P.86 DHAT Digital Storytelling P.10 echam Update P.11 Colorectal Cancer Screening P.12 Distance Learning Network P.14 Award was presented to Danielle Reynolds, ETT, CHA-II and Brianne Gologergen, ETT, CHA-II both of Savoonga. In December 2010, both Danielle and Brianne responded to a patient with a gunshot wound. After the patient was taken to the Savoonga Clinic the on call doctor requested a medevac. Unfortunately the weather was extreme and aircraft was unable to respond. The on call doctor talked this team through a surgical procedure for inserting a chest tube using field expedient equipment. This procedure proved to save the patient s life. These two providers exemplify the Alaskan tradition of persevering against all odds, using field expedient methods to do their best to take care of the sick and injured.

2 October 2011 Certifications, Congratulations! Akiachak 1. Phillip, Edna B., CHA III Akiak 2. Albrite, Titiana I., CHP Alakanuk 3. Chikigak, Zita R., CHA II 4. Kassock, Paul P., CHA II 5. Tucker, Cecelia R., CHA IV Ambler 6. Johnson, Amanda R., CHA II Anchorage 7. Goetz, Alvina G., CHP 8. Nicoli, Carol J., CHP Atmautluak 9. Nicholai, Joanna R., CHA II 10. Tikiun, Alexandria L., CHA III Bethel 11. Attie, Martha, CHP 12. Bialy, Nakissha, PDHA I 13. Inman, Marie A., CHP 14. Kaganak, Alison M., DHAT Brevig Mission 15. Olanna, Renee M., CHA III Emmonak 16. Lee, Tabitha A., CHA I 17. Waska, Roberta R., CHA I 18. Westlock-Harpak, Margaret, BHA III Grayling 19. Deacon, Kimberly M., CHA I Holy Cross 20. Walker, Constance M., CHA III Hoonah 21. Brown, Carlie Ann F., CHP 22. Hughes, Lily E., CHP 23. Wolfe, Wilfred D., CHP 24. Wolfe, Lisa M., CHP Hooper Bay 25. Bukowski, Glenda, CHA I 26. Smith, Jonita C., CHA I Igiugig 27. Garrison, Stacie, CHA II Kaktovik 28. Sittichinli, Mary C., CHA II Kalskag 29. Stewart, Lena, CHA I Kaltag 30. McGinty, Jessica, CHP Kasigluk 31. Kalila Jr., Nick S., CHA III 32. Slim, Sharon L., CHP 33. Tinker, Balasia, CHP 34. Wassilie, Ann M., PDHA I Ketchikan 35. Peele, Natasha L., BHA III King Cove 36. Babcock, Bonita J., CHA II 37. Drake, Summer A., CHA II Kipnuk 38. Chadwick, Patricia T., CHA II 39. Dock, Paul, BHA II Kobuk 40. Garfield, Loretta P., CHP Koliganek 41. Goodell, Cheryl M., CHA IV Kongiganak 42. John, Stephanie J., CHP Kotlik 43. Murphy, Alvina J., CHA II Koyuk 44. Thiemeyer, Katherine S., CHA IV Koyukuk 45. Malemute, Mary, CHA III Kwethluk 46. Peterson, Alexandria A., CHA II Kwigillingok 47. Anaver, Gretchin H., CHA III Manokotak 48. Nukwak, Sally A., CHP Marshall 49. Pitka, Robert F., CHA III Mekoryuk 50. Davis, Shara C., CHA II 51. Williams, Amanda S., PDHA I Mountain Village 52. Agwiak, Arielle R., CHA II 53. Chief, Beth L., CHP 54. George, Gloria, CHA III 55. Johnson, Deborah, CHP 56. Thompson, Jewel M., CHP Naknek 57. Tennyson, Lucy, CHA IV Napakiak 58. Nelson, Candace C., CHA II Napaskiak 59. Nicholas, Ross C., CHA I Nenana 60. Coghill, Johanna, CHA IV New Stuyahok 61. Gumlickpuk, Crystal, CHA IV Nightmute 62. Joe, Linda L., CHA II Page 2

3 October 2011 Certifications, continued Noatak 63. Mitchell, Karen, BHA III Nome 64. Amuktoolik, Janet H., EFDHA I Noorvik 65. Brown, Dorothy L., CHP 66. Skin, Hilda I., BHA III Northway 67. Gallen, Adeline K., CHP Nulato 68. Agnes, Sharon, CHP Nunapitchuk 69. Brink, Helena A., CHA III 70. Mochin, Darlene W., CHA II 71. Moses, Christina R., CHA III Savoonga 82. Seppilu, Mary Ann, CHA IV Scammon Bay 83. Sundown, Herschel C., CHP 84. Yunak, Mary P., PDHA I Selawik 85. Cleveland, Jenny CM, CHP 86. Compton, Warren K., CHP 87. Ticket, Maureen C., CHA II Shishmaref 88. Nayokpuk, Gwendolyn N., CHA III 89. Curtis, Robert A., DHAT Sitka 90. James, Brian L., DHAT Stebbins 91. Snowball, Tania M., CHA IV Tununak 103. Ohman, Bertha K., CHP Unalaska 104. Roll, Loretta, CHA IV Wainwright 105. Ningeok, Geraldine B., CHA IV Wasilla 106. Lockett, Senta J., CHP Yakutat 107. Adams, Maina S., CHA IV Pelican 72. Westcott, Kyla, CHP Point Hope 73. Johnson, Ulyius L., BHA III Port Graham 74. McMullen, Charlemagne M., CHP 75. Miller, Agnes I., CHP Port Heiden 76. Christensen-Lind, Tisha L., CHP Quinhagak 77. Berezkin, Fannie M., CHA I Russian Mission 78. Agwiak, Esther M., CHA I 79. Evan, Christopher W., CHA I Saint Mary s 80. Potter, Sarah R., CHA I 81. Babich, Chloe E., CHA III Tatitlek 92. Kompkoff, Doris E., CHP 93. Moonin, Brandon, CHA II 94. Vlasoff, Thelma J., CHP Teller 95. Wasky, Melanie L., CHP Tok 96. Young, Marianne P., BHA I Toksook Bay 97. John, Magdaline M., CHA II 98. Lincoln, Gwendolyn L., CHA III 99. Lincoln, Jaylene R., CHA III Tuluksak 100. Gregory, Gloria A., CHA II Tuntutuliak 101. Evan, Alice J., CHA II 102. Frank, Sherileen R., CHA III Denotes a CHA/P, DHA or BHA/P who has renewed certification Denotes a CHA/P, DHA or BHA/P who has upgraded Denotes a CHA/P, DHA or BHA/P who is initially certified Page 3

4 December 2011 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat January 2012 February 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat March 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Community Health Aide Program Meetings of Interest Date Meeting/Event Location December 5-6, 2011 AACHAPD Meeting DCHS Bldg Conf. Room 6, 7033 E. Tudor, Anchorage December 7, 2011 AM AACHAPD Exec w/arc & RAC DCHS Bldg Conf. Room 6, 7033 E. Tudor, Anchorage December 7, 2011 PM RAC DCHS Bldg Conf. Room 6, 7033 E. Tudor, Anchorage December 8-9, 2011 ARC DCHS Bldg Conf. Room 6, 7033 E. Tudor, Anchorage December 15, :30 AM echam User Stories Conference No , Code: 5001# January 10-11, 2012 CHAPCB ANTHC COB Conf. Room Ambassador Dr., Anchorage Page 4

5 CHAPCB Chair Update Our fall has come and gone and winter is on its way bringing snow to most of us. The CHAP Certification Board met in Anchorage on October 11-12, Business included the review of 107 applications for certification. It was exciting to see many renewals including the first Behavioral Health Aides recertifying. Laura Baez, Director of Behavioral Health (ANTHC), came to assist with the BHA/P applications and to present an update on the Behavioral Health Academic Review Committee meeting. Yvonne Howard, CHAPCB Chair The Board seats for the Anchorage Service Unit, Behavioral Health, Association of Alaska Community Health Aide Program Directors, and the State of Alaska Representative are open. We are working to incorporate all approved amendments of the CHAPCB Standards and Procedures into a revised document. The Distance Learning Network is providing Pre-Session and Continuing Education for new employees and CHA/Ps. Progress in being made on the echam project. Revision of the 2006 Alaska Community Health Aide/ Practitioner Manual was also discussed. A nice highlight from the meeting was seeing the 2012 CHAP Calendar with photos submitted by CHA/Ps for the CHAP Forum Photo Contests. A copy of the calendar will be sent to each Community Health Aide Clinic. October is also the time for change in Board leadership. As per CHAPCB Standards and Procedures, the Vice- Chair, Dr. Matthew West will be Chair for Dr. Karen O Neill was elected as the new Vice-Chair and Dorothy Hight, FNP was reelected as Secretary. Officers will begin their new duties in January This year has gone by quickly for me as Chair, but it has been a rewarding year. May next year be blessed for all of you. Yvonne Howard Outgoing Chair Purpose: 2012 Shining Star Recognition Association of Alaska Community Health Aide Program Directors Annual Community Health Aide/Practitioner Shining Star Recognition Awards 1. To demonstrate appreciation of Community Health Aides/Practitioners for their contribution, dedication and sacrifice. Nominated CHA/Ps should embody the spirit of the Community Health Aide Program and show a positive impact through serving their patients, community, or a cause. 2. To garner statewide recognition for the work of individual CHA/Ps and highlight the ongoing challenges and heroics of Health Aides as a novel, courageous group of health care providers. Go to for nomination forms and information on the Shining Star Awards. Page 5

6 Summary of Board Actions to Date Total number of Community Health Aides (all levels), Dental Health Aides and Behavioral Health Aides/Practitioners certified by the CHAPCB as of October 2011: Board Officers for 2012 Dr. Matthew J. West, DMD Chair Count Count Total Community Health Aides Certified CHA I CHA II CHA III CHA IV CHP Total Total Dental Health Aides Certified PDHA I PDHA II EFDHA I DHAH DHAT Total Dr. Karen O Neill, MD Vice Chair Dorothy Hight, FNP Secretary Application Changes The Community Health Aide Program Certification Board met October 11-12, 2011 and approved the Application for CHA/P Change in Level of Certification Within Certification Period (upgrade application). The goal is to streamline the upgrade application process within the applicants certification period. The new application was sent to all CHAP Directors with instructions to begin using immediately. The application can be found at File/Certification%20Board/CHAPCB% 20CHA_P%20Application%20Change% 20In%20Level%20Upgrade% pdf Count Total Behavioral Health Aides/Practitioners Certified BHA I BHA II BHA III BHP Total CHAPCB Future Meeting Dates January 10 11, 2012 Anchorage, Alaska June 2012 Sitka, Alaska Page 6

7 Fall/Winter Logowear has arrived! Order the latest in CHAP logowear You can access the website to view the latest CHAP logowear. Available items include: coats, fleece jackets, fleece vests, reflective vests, sweatshirts, t-shirts, knit hats, and caps. The order form and credit card payment form are available on the website. For other methods of payment please contact staff. For additional information please contact Carol Odinzoff at or Shae Aliu at Fax completed order forms and method of payment to (907) or scan and to Pictured at right, October 2011 Pre-Session students Kathryn Brooks, Manley Hot Springs and Tonia Goodlataw, Chitina, model new CHAP Logowear. Photo by: Ella Gonzalez. Page 7

8 Participants at the 3rd Annual Behavioral Health Aide Forum, November Page Behavioral Health Aide Forum Behavioral Health Aides/Practitioners (BHA/Ps) from Rural Alaska recognized BHA Stars for the first time on November 8, The BHA Stars are Behavioral Health Aides who came to Anchorage from Southeast Alaska, the Yukon-Kuskokwim region, Northwest Alaska, and the Pribilof Islands for the 3 nd Annual Behavioral Health Aide Forum. The celebration took place at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Anchorage and was hosted by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Behavioral Health and Rural Services (BH and RS). Southcentral Foundation s Fireweed Dancers drummed and danced to start the festivities. ANTHC Director of Community Health Services, Dr. Jay Butler (Captain, USPHS) presented a certificate and gift to the first BHA Star, Rookie of the Year Harold Jay Dick from the SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium. Harold received his award for demonstrating excellence as Hoonah s first Community Family Service Worker; for significantly increasing behavioral health services by forming a youth group within the first two months of employment; and developing an adult sober support group. Harold Jay Dick, was named the first BHA Star, Rookie of the Year. The Rising Star is Joyce Brown-Rivers, BHA I from the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation. Joyce earned her award for providing exceptional service as a Behavioral Health Aide to the youth, adults and elders of Mountain Village and surrounding villages within the past three years. Maniilaq Association Village Based Counselor, Karen Mitchell, BHA III, accepted the Shining Star award. Karen was honored for continuously responding to the behavioral health needs of the people of Noatak; providing excellent client care service; and consistently providing guidance and support for the Villages Based Counselors/Behavioral Health Aides in surrounding villages for over ten years.

9 2011 Behavioral Health Aide Forum, continued Joyce Brown-Rivers, BHA I, center, accepts the Rising Star award from Greg Bell, Training and Credentialing Coordinator, YKHC, left, and Laura Baez, ANTHC Director Behavioral Health, right. Karen Mitchell, BHA III, center, accepts the Shining Star award from Dinah Aceveda, left, and Laura Baez, ANTHC Director Behavioral Health, right. Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association BHAs called for St. Paul elder, Anna Tetoff to receive a Star In Appreciation award. Anna retired as a behavioral health professional. She received her award for over 25 years of professional and community service to the Pribilof Islands; for leading as an elder; promoting interventions for drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence, suicide, and Indian Child Welfare Act cases; and the use of traditional medicine. The BHA Super Star is Raymond Coppock with the Maniilaq Association. Raymond serves as a Staff Development Specialist and Village Based Counselor Supervisor in Kotzebue. Maniilaq s Village Based Counselors chose Raymond to become a Super Star for outstanding supervision for over 15 years; serving as a role model and teacher of both traditional and western ways; and steadfastly helping to solve problems in tight situations for 20 years. BHA/Ps spent three more days at the 3 rd Annual BHA Forum. They earned Credit Hours or Continuing Education credits for attending workshops on Crisis Intervention including domestic violence and sexual assault (16 hours); DSM Practice Applications (12 hours); Introduction to Case Management Supervision (16 hours); Applied Cases in Alaska Native Based Cultural Issues with Rev. Dr. Michael Oleksa (8 hours); Introduction to Supervision (8 hours); Traditional Health Based Practices with Yupik Tribal Doctor Rita Blumenstein (8 hours); Introduction to Emotional Freedom Techniques (3 hours) and Recovery, Health, Wellness and Balance (8 hours). They also held a Veterans Day Ceremony, attended plenary sessions on the Behavioral Health Aide Manual, Veteran s Benefits, and the Career Ladder for Behavioral Health Aides; and a presentation on Colorectal Cancer Screening. Evaluations for this year s 3 rd Annual BHA Forum show that the BHA/Ps want next year s BHA Forum to include more talking circles, discussions on Historical Trauma, more traditional healing methods and a powwow where attendees can showcase tribal regalia. ANTHC Behavioral Health and Rural Services has already started to plan for next year s BHA Forum. So Mark your Calendars!! Next year the BHA Forum will take place on November 5-9, Article provided by Dabney Van Liere, Senior Office Specialist, Behavioral Health and Rural Services. Anna Tetoff, left, receives a Star in Appreciation award from Laura Baez, right. Raymond Coppock, center is presented with the BHA Super Star award from Janice Hamrick, left and Laura Baez, right. Photos provided by Brendan Smith, Lead Technical Writer, ANTHC Alaska Native Epidemiology Center. Page 9

10 DHAT Digital Storytelling On October 4-5, DHAT students participated in ANTHC's first digital storytelling workshop to be taught entirely on the ipad. The workshop, with the topic of traditional foods, was led by Barbro Rakos, Program Manager, with the assistance of Margaret David and Meda DeWitt-Schleifman of Health Promotion/Disease Prevention. Barbro learned digital story facilitation skills by working with CHAP's Melany Cueva and participating in several storytelling workshops hosted by ANTHC. All DHAT students have ipads this year, due to the generous support of Healthy Alaskan Natives Foundation (HANF). Students used imovie and their own content to create 2-3 minute films about their own personal experiences with traditional foods. Through a creative process students activate critical self-reflection, empathy, and broad thinking skills, and come out of it with a strong understanding of why traditional foods are important to their lives. These skills are all beneficial for their transition into community caregivers. The growing library of ANTHC digital stories can be found on YouTube, at anthcdigitalstories channel. We are grateful to HANF for their generous support, and to CHAP for providing the digital storytelling framework. Barbro Rakos Alaska DHAT Program Manager Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium 4200 Lake Otis Parkway, Ste 204 Anchorage, AK Alaska DHAT is ANTHCsmile on Facebook and Twitter Visit inspiringgoodhealth.org if you would like to support the DHAT Program. Page 10

11 echam Update for October 2011 Work began in earnest on the data conversion for CHAM content for the use in the Electronic CHAP Manual (echam). Multiple methods were explored for the starting format including PDF and InDesign. Dakota Systems, our Phase 1 Contractor says the data conversion is relatively straightforward and will give us a great deal of opportunity for automation of web and print creation. A contract for graphic design services was implemented with Resource Data. The graphic artist is Matt Johnson, who has prior experience with tribal organizations, has lived in Rural Alaska and is familiar with the CHAP program. We are looking forward to working with Matt on the design of the echam website. The next step is the development of requirements for the echam which will involve the creation and collection of echam User Stories. A User Story is a narrative in plain, everyday language that describes a Search for echam in the Search our current openecham Update WHO, WHAT and WHY scenario. A User describes some kind of scenario or situation they would find themselves in. The Programmers of the echam will use these stories to identify the functionality the echam will need. In preparation for the story collection process, and to orient Team members to the CHAP program, several Project Team members visited a Community Health Aide Clinic in Naknek in order to see how the CHA/Ps use the CHAM and how they interact with the RPMS Electronic Health Record in their community. The Project Steering Board met with the Project staff and Contractors for their quarterly meeting on November 7 th. The echam Coordinator position was posted on the ANTHC website on November 10 th For more details see the ANTHC job posting site at: Tell Us Your Story! The echam project needs your input. We are collecting user stories from CHA/Ps and other stakeholders about how the CHAM is used, and how we can create an efficient and user-friendly echam. Please join us for a teleconference to kick off this process and learn how you can help be part of a highly functional echam solution! Meeting Name: echam User Stories Collection Kickoff Meeting Invited By: Beth Fleisher (bfleischer@anthc.org) When: 12/15/ :00 AM - 11:30 AM Time Zone: (GMT-09:00) Alaska Conference Number(s): Participant Code: 5001# To join the meeting: Tell us your story! Page 11

12 Colorectal Cancer Screening Patient Navigators- Available Near You! DID YOU KNOW Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the leading cause of new cases of cancer among Alaska Native people? But did you also know that colorectal cancer is preventable through screening and early detection? All people over age 50 should be screened for colorectal cancer (or younger if there is a family history). Across Alaska, the Alaska Native CRC screening rate is only 59%. The Centers for Disease Control have set a national screening rate goal of 80%. Clearly, we need your help to get more Alaska Native people screened! YOU CAN PREVENT CANCER! Refer patients for screening Talk to your patients, friends and family about the importance of screening Get screened yourself (if you are due) CRC Screening Patient Navigators are available to assist you. CRC Screening Patient Navigators are specially trained to help patients overcome barriers to screening, give information on different screening options, and help prepare patients for what to expect in their screening exams. Call your CRC Screening Patient Navigator today. Ask them how to refer patients for your region. See right (page 13) for contact information for regionally-based CRC Screening Patient Navigators. Remember, even if you don t see a Patient Navigator listed for your region, you can contact the Lead Patient Navigator at the Alaska Native Medical Center, who would be happy to assist you. Prevent Colon Cancer! Encourage Your Patients to Get Screened Today! Page 12

13 Alaska Native Medical Center Lead Patient Navigator: Tina Ketah Phone: Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association Patient Navigator: Caroline Nevak Phone: Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation Patient Navigator: Joclyn Reamey Phone: Maniilaq Health Center Patient Navigator: Marian Henry Phone: Southeast Area Regional Health Consortium Patient Navigator: Kathy Kubik Phone: Page 13

14 Distance Learning Network The ANTHC Distance Learning Network has been busy creating and planning for an active year in Carol Odinzoff, Assistant Director of CHAP/Rural Health has assumed the position of Program Manager and Saeng Yabut is the Program Administrator. E. Colleen Kelly will be working with the group temporarily as a Technical Writer. Dorothy Hight, FNP is the Program Coordinator and Content Expert. Distance Delivered Pre-Session began on November 1, 2011 with 10 students. An Immunization Update Course is open for students and will be followed by a number of Continuing Education offerings designed to meet the needs of CHAP field and supervisory staff. DLN staff and other content experts will attend a three day Learning Management System training which will allow a broader group of courses to be available in the Spring of Page 14 DLN What s New in Training! Two new classes for health aides are available on the Distance Learning Network this month; plus, a section of the popular Preceptorship Course will reopen. For Newly hired CHA-Trainees: On Nov. 1, the first online asynchronous Pre-Session course opened to new hires around the state. Currently, 10 learners from six health aide programs have enrolled. All units of the 2008 Pre- Session curriculum are addressed in this online course. Quizzes, games and other types of learner-instructor interactions are used in order to achieve objectives. The program supervisor for each learner will complete the skills training and checklist. When all objectives have been completed, each learner will receive a certificate of completion. Of the 10 enrollees, two are Coordinator Instructor/Supervisor Instructors who will receive first-hand experience with the DLN and see the world from the perspective of a new health aide. This online course is one of several ways a newly hired CHA-T can complete Pre-Session, giving more flexibility to programs in successfully completing Session I pre-requisites. This course is open to new enrollees throughout the quarter. CE for CHA/Ps: This is a two-hour interactive continuing education course aimed toward the experienced CHA/P who needs to know the latest national flu recommendations, the state s plans this season, and the most recent update on immunizations for the CHAM. Influenza Update covers: Updates on influenza vaccines Answers to questions on influenza, seasonal and H1N1 Reliable resources for community, patient education Direction for administering FluMist, and several other self-tests Course is open now and taking enrollments throughout this quarter. Preceptorship: Another section of Precepting in the CHA Program Part I for new (or ongoing) clinicians will open for those participating in preceptorships for CHP credentialing or recredentialing. This course is now open for enrollment. To enroll in any of these courses, please contact Saeng Yabut at ANTHC, , or syabut@anthc.org. Dorothy Hight, FNP Distance Learning Coordinator

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16 Community Health Aide Program Certification Board Volume 14, Issue 01 November 2011 Please Deliver To: Community Health Aide Program Certification Board 4000 Ambassador Drive Anchorage, AK phone fax CONTACT INFORMATION: To submit suggestions, corrections, or story ideas please contact the CHAP Certification Board office at: Phone: ANTHC EDITORIAL STAFF Shae Aliu Senior Office Specialist CHAP Statewide Services Ella Gonzalez Program Administrator CHAP Certification Board Victorie Heart, RN, MS Director, CHAP/Rural Health Dabney Van Liere Senior Office Specialist Behavioral Health and Rural Services 2012 CHAP Forum April 23 27, 2012 Coast International Inn Anchorage, AK Look for information regarding the 2012 CHAP Forum on the CHAP website: We look forward to seeing you at the Forum. To conserve paper and energy we have converted to a digital newsletter and will distribute the newsletter electronically. We will continue to print a limited number of newsletters. If you would like to be added or removed from our list or are requesting a hard copy please contact Shae Aliu at saliu@anthc.org.