Health Initiatives


Successful Alaska Heart Walk/Run 2015

In support of the American Heart Association a group of Officers, civilian and family members created a team named “USPHS Every Body Walk” for the Alaska Heart Run/Walk. There were 6000 participants this year. Some of the PHS team ran the 5k, whereas others walked the event.  It was a […]


Alaska Heart Run

Hello everyone!  National Walking Day was a success (for those who didn’t come, we missed you)!!  We had 9 Officers attend and 14 participants total!  If you missed out and want to get in the action, we have already created a team for the Alaska Heart Run here in Anchorage.  […]


Walk for Warmth

Description:  Come out with PHS Athletics 5k Run/Walk February 21, 2015.  This event is a 5K run from downtown Anchorage out and back along the coastal trail.  Strap on your ice cleats and layer up against the cold!  Walk for Warmth is a community event that raises money to directly […]