July 15, 2006
Enjoy safe boating this summer! Patrick Hale and his crew always get their PFDs on when they head out for a day of boating.
The Health Education Department staff has increased by one new educator! Please welcome Sally Hoffman to YKHC.
YKHC departments honored at Allied Health Forum
Three departments from YKHC were recognized for their commitment to education for their employees, and for supporting clinical rotations from University of Alaska students.
Diabetes Prevention & Control
Four village groups win grants
Is your child overweight?
Salsa Recipe
Healthy Hearts Program
Being active keeps your heart healthy
Young Alaskan talents take on Technology Department
It's Thursday afternoon in the technology department at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation and the computer technicians are in position with headsets on and hands hovering over their keyboards. Suddenly the help desk telephones send a shrill ring throughout the office, alerting the entire department to somebody's computer woes.
AHEC potluck welcomes clinical rotation students
The Yukon Kuskokwim Area Health Education Center (YK AHEC) Clinical Rotations program hosted a Traditional Foods Lunch Potluck on June 29.
KUC Talent Search students tour YKHC
Students participating in the KuC Educational Talent Search Camp had an opportunity to get an insight into possible future careers at YKHC
Preparation keeps boating safe and fun
Summer is the season for boating. Whether you are traveling, fishing, logging or just going for a boat ride, be mindful of the dangers involved.
New 'Kid's Don't Float' stations in Bethel!
The Bethel Boat Harbor has started off the summer with safety of its boaters in mind.
Hand washing monitored at YKHC
There has been a big push from the Infection Control Department at YKHC to increase hand hygiene compliance. But why is this important? What is hand hygiene? How is it done? How are we monitoring it at YKHC?
Surveys help improve service
Have you received a Press Ganey survey in the mail and wondered what it was for? It is a patient satisfaction survey.
Pharmacy Window - Insect Repellent Facts
Bzzzzz-bzzzzz, what's that sound? It must be the sound of mosquitoes flying around! But do not be afraid, here is some information about insect repellents to save the day!
The Word from WIC - Healthy Beverage Guidelines
While many Americans are watching their plates, many often overlook the calories in their cups.
Local organizations prepare for a possible pandemic
Hurricane Katrina and the Asian Tsunami demonstrated the fact that we can never be too prepared. Planning for a pandemic or any disaster that might isolate our communities and burden our local resources should always be high on our priority list.
YK Delta National Guard troops head to Iraq
Not since World War II have more Alaska National Guard troops been deployed than the men and women who left July 8 for training and eventual duty in Iraq. Among the more than 600 Alaskans, 134 are from the YK Delta.
Physical Therapy - Hand and Wrist Anatomy
Humans rely on the intricate structure of the hands to survive. We use our hands to eat and work and also to express our thoughts through gestures and sign language.
Assisted living home construction could begin soon
Construction on an Assisted Living Home in the YK Delta for elders and adults with disabilities may be just beyond the horizon.