At Sunshine Community Health Center, our mission statement has always been more than just words on paper — it’s been a compass guiding...

Crystal Edwards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapies.

Polly earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Doctor of Nursing Practice (Family/Individual Across the Lifespan) from Montana State University, and completed her Psychiatric Mental Health Certification at the University of Alaska – Anchorage.

Get to know Curtis Harvie, our Psych Nurse Practitioner in Willow!

Briana Pinero-Beach, MSW, who prefers to go by “Brie,” serves as a Behavioral Health Clinician I at Sunshine Community Health Center.

With over 80 beds planned, the new facility at 800 N. Wasilla-Fishhook Road will provide specialized housing and care for youth experiencing behavioral health challenges, trauma, or housing instability.

At Sunshine Community Health Center, we’re here to provide accessible, compassionate care to our communities in Talkeetna, Trapper Creek and Willow.

Our Palliative Care Volunteer Program exists to bring light, relief, and human connection to individuals with life-limiting conditions—and we’re inviting you to be a part of that mission.

📞 Don’t wait—call 907-376-2273 to schedule your child’s Well Child Check or Sports Physical today. Let’s start the school year strong, healthy, and ready to play!

In today’s busy world, managing your health should be as simple and convenient as checking your email.

At Sunshine Community Health Center, we believe that supporting families means more than just offering healthcare—it means nurturing the foundations of trust, connection, and resilience in the home.

This isn’t about dieting, restriction, or numbers. It’s about trust, compassion, and coming home to your body.

This month’s episode features Teresa Schweitzer, LMSW, and Peer Support Specialist Heather Barnes, who join the show to share insights, support, and resources for individuals and families navigating the challenges of substance use and recovery.

Her new role allows her to support every provider, nurse, and department by ensuring that the records they rely on are complete, correct, and secure—an essential element of high-quality care.

When it comes to health, a lot of men grow up hearing the same message: tough it out. Push through. Deal with it later. But "later" can be too late.

Children and young men observe how we handle stress, respond to failure, and treat others when the pressure’s on.

Living in a place where the sun doesn’t set can feel both magical and overwhelming.

As the summer season kicks off, Sunshine Community Health Center is excited to welcome new and returning employees at the McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge.

Together, we can protect patients. Protect families. Protect Medicaid.

Women’s health isn’t a one-size-fits-all topic—it’s a lifelong journey.