February 15, 2006
The American Dental Association (ADA), Alaska Dental Society and four private dentists filed a lawsuit last month against the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and Dental Health Aide Therapists
Profile of Success - Stacey McDowell
Meet Stacey McDowell, YKHC's Acting Controller of our Accounting department.
Diabetes Prevention and Control - Dental Check-ups
People with diabetes get gum disease more often than people who do not have diabetes. Gum infections can make it hard to control blood sugar.
Healthy Hearts - The Salt Scene
The real news on salt-- What do you have to be concerned about?
Nicotine Control and Research--Grand Rounds
On December 16, 2005, Nicotine Control & Research Program had visitors from across the nation. These visitors presented at a High Risk OB grand rounds.
EARTH Study Coming
The first study of its kind to research how traditional lifestyle, culture, and diet may prevent chronic diseases will be moving around the YK Delta over the next several months.
Physical Therapy--Shoulder Exercises
As mentioned in the December column, the shoulder joint is very mobile, but inherently unstable.
The Word from WIC--Folic Acid
Did you know that it's healthy for a woman to take folic acid during pregnancy? Do you know why?
Emmonak lab assistant certified
Gerald Lamont, Emmonak Subregional Clinic Laboratory Assistant, has successfully completed the Clinical Laboratory Assistant Certificate Program through UAA
Pharmacy Window--Hand Washing
The most important thing that you can do to keep from getting sick is to wash your hands
I Did It By Two!
Sign your 0-2 year old up to win their own stuffed mushing dog signed by 4-time Iditarod champion, Martin Buser! Five winners will be drawn when the Iditarod ends.
There's a new vaccine in town--Tdap
This vaccine has a familiar name and will be an added protection for people of all ages. It will replace a vaccine you usually receive as a booster shot every 10 years.