TAHLC

Founded in 2007, The Anchorage Health Literacy Collaborative (TAHLC) is a partnership of private, pubic, and nonprofit organizations to advance the health literacy of the community. It is currently co-led by the Alaska Literacy Program and Alaska Primary Care Association.

The goal of TAHLC is to improve health literacy in underserved populations by building partnerships across the community among the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to provide opportunities that address wellness and quality of life for all residents. Learn more about TAHLC.

Mission:  Working together to improve health outcomes through community connections, education, and access to resources.

Vision:  All people in Anchorage live well

TAHLC Partners include:

• Alaska Literacy Program 

• Alaska Primary Care Association (APCA), South Central Area Health Education Center (SCAHEC)

• University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Division of Population Health Sciences

• University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service

• Providence Hospital Community Outreach Coordinator

• Alaska Division of Public Health, Cancer Control Program

• Alaska Division of Health, Chronic Disease Prevention

• Kids Corps Incorporated, Head Start

• Providence Parish Nurses

• Providence Nurse Family Partnership

• United Way of Anchorage

• United Way / 211 Healthcare Navigators

• YWCA Alaska Women's Health Trainers

• Anchorage Project Access

• Anchorage School Based Health Centers

• Language Interpreter Center, Alaska Institute for Justice

• CDC, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Western States Division

Even though "Anchorage" is in the name, TAHLC is open to statewide organizations! TAHLC meetings are held on Zoom.

To join TAHLC, fill out the "Partner with PLNs" form. Please select, "Join TAHLC" when answering about your interests with the program. Someone will get back to you with more information about joining TAHLC meetings. Thank you for your interest in making Alaska a healthy and well connected place!