Charles Clement serves as CEO of SEARHC, Southeast Alaska's leading provider of healthcare resources for tribal communities. When he finds time away from his professional obligations, Charles Clement can often be found hiking, running, or cycling. Whether you prefer road cycling or hitting the mountain trails, safely riding a bicycle in the winter requires a bit of preparation. To quickly winterize almost any bike, consider the following tips: 1. Clean your bike regularly, before it gets too dirty. Road grit, salt, and sand can all collect in moving parts and wear them down, so it’s important to keep bicycles free of rust and grime. 2. Keep your chain lubricated. If you use dry Teflon or other mild lubricants during the summer, consider switching to a more viscous lubricant for the wetter months. In extreme winter conditions, some cyclists favor industrial compounds used for chainsaw blades. 3. Choose sensible tires for your style of riding. Winter tires for bicycles come with special treads, studs, and are available in a variety of widths. For best results, keep tire pressure low while the ground is frozen or slick.
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As the president of the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC), Charles Clement works to improve public health services for Native communities locally. Charles Clement is also active in the state's commercial fishing industry, and continues to follow fishing conditions each year. Recent cuts to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG) budget have begun to impact commercial fishing in the state. This year's herring harvest has been most heavily affected. Herring fishermen are permitted to catch up to 20 percent of the total biomass in a region any given year. The ADFG typically uses aerial surveys and abundance estimates to determine the size of the herring population. These tools were limited under new budget constraints, and researchers were unable to properly confirm the size of this season's herring population. The end result is that even though this year's herring population is said to be of a healthy size, commercial fishing will be limited by an extra 15 percent to 25 percent. Some stakeholders worry that this trend will affect more valuable fish in the coming years if budgetary problems continue to worsen. Charles Clement has served as the CEO and president of Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium since 2012. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Charles Clement is a member of numerous organizations, and a supporter of the Alaska Children’s Trust. The Alaska Children’s Trust (ACT) offers a variety of programs and services to Alaskan families, with the primary goal of preventing child neglect and abuse, and minimizing the strain it places on children, families, and communities as a whole. One such program is the Alaska Resilience Initiative. A collective of nonprofit, private, and government organizations, the Initiative promotes community empowerment and encourages education and discussion about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). By fostering community awareness, creating informed educational and family systems, and providing focused interventions, the Initiative works to reduce trauma and build resilience in public and private spheres. Research about, and the mapping of, ACEs in Alaska is ongoing, and a 2014 survey report by the Alaska Children’s Trust explored the public’s response to this specialized field. From these responses, goals were suggested and extrapolated, including the expansion of Medicaid, and improved funding for prevention and intervention programs. Information from resources like this survey have influenced the focus of ACT programs like the Alaska Resilience Initiative. Charles Clement is the president and CEO of the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium in Juneau, Alaska. Charles Clement is also a member of the Alaska Native Brotherhood (ANB). Juneau's Brotherhood Bridge was recently rebuilt and dedicated to the ANB.
Spanning the Mendenhall River, the Brotherhood Bridge originally was built in 1965 to commemorate the ANB and its work for civil rights for Alaska Natives. The bridge featured 10 bronze medallions emblazoned with the ANB crest. The medallions were removed and placed into storage in 2012 when construction on the new bridge began. Renovations on the bridge were completed in late 2015, with the medallions once again finding a home on the new and improved bridge. The $25 million, 18-month rebuild gave the bridge two new lanes, raising the total to four. Department of Transportation spokesman Jeremy Woodrow says the newly rebuilt bridge, designed for increased traffic, should last 75 years. As the president of the SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC), Charles Clement helps Alaskan residents access quality medical care. Charles Clement keeps his finger on the pulse of Alaskan public health issues and is dedicated to improving care for everyone in his state. A review of Alaskan health issues conducted by Healthy Alaskans 2020 in conjunction with the state DHS resulted in a list of the state’s 25 biggest public health issues. Featuring many of the state’s traditional problems such as drug abuse, suicide, and abuse, the list gives a comprehensive picture of the medical and social issues facing Alaskan adults. After a thorough review of the list, health officials have devised a series of goals for the state. Focusing on progress that can realistically be made by the year 2020, the Alaskan government has identified two primary objectives. Firstly, the state seeks to reduce problems related to obesity by achieving a 2 percent decline in the number of obese and overweight Alaskans. Similarly, the state would like to increase the number of residents who report being physically active across the board. Secondly, Alaskan officials wish to diminish the rates of domestic violence in the state. Officials would like to see 11% or less of the population impacted by domestic violence or spousal abuse. Since 2012, Charles Clement has worked as chief executive officer and president of the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, based out of Juneau, Alaska. In this position, he manages the $125 million health care operation and develops long- and short-term goals along with the 15-member board of directors. Heavily involved in numerous Alaska-based organizations, Charles Clement serves as a health director for the Alaska Native Health Board (ANHB).
Established in 1968, the ANHB serves as a statewide voice for health issues involving Alaska natives. It promotes the physical, social, cultural, mental, and spiritual welfare of Alaska native people. The ANHB also works closely with the commissioner of the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services and advises the director of the Alaska Area Native Health Service. In September 2015, the ANHB published the findings of a state-funded behavioral health system assessment. The ANHB worked with the Department of Health and Social Services, the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, and the Mat-Su Health Foundation to determine the results. The comprehensive findings determined that the health system depends upon multiple sources of funding to provide offerings to a range of clients. In addition, the assessment found that the system is fragile but robust, and it must increase in capacity to serve the behavioral needs of Alaskans. |
AuthorCharles Clement holds an undergraduate degree in economics and political science from Northern Arizona University and completed a masters of public administration at the University of Alaska. He also attended Harvard Business School’s executive leadership program. Archives
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