Q&A: Verné Boerner on the priorities of the Alaska Native Health Board post-pandemic Sydney Kurle | Apr 19, 2021 Share this: (ANHB). She leads the ANHB with over 25 years of experience in addressing health disparities in minority populations. The ANHB, established in 1968, is recognized as the statewide voice on Alaska Native health issues. The mission of the Alaska Native Health Board is to promote the spiritual, physical, mental, social and cultural well-being and pride of Alaska Native people. In this Q&A, Boerner discussed the impacts of the pandemic on the Alaska Native community and the priorities of the ANHB as the world begins to re-open.