August 15, 2006
Linda Matchian and Peter Christian discuss the health benefits of eucalyptus oil during a session on naturopathic healing and Diabetes. “Eucalyptus is used to clear the lungs, assist in breathing and is an ideal additive to water in the steam,” Diabetes Program Coordinator, Peter Christian said.
Health Aides from across the YK Delta met at the St. Mary's Mission July 31-Aug. 4 for the annual Community Health Aide Conference.
Profile of Success
Jolene John, Subregional Clinic Operations Manager
Diabetes Prevention and Control
Manage Your Blood Sugar
$5000 school diabetes grant information coming soon
Diabetes Radio Show
Diabetes magazine
Alakanuk Career Fair
The Alakanuk Adult Basic Education program held a career fair for the community July 17 -19.
Healthy Hearts
How Smoking Affects Your Heart
Customer surveys help us improve service
Have you received a Press Ganey survey in the mail and wondered what it was for? It is a patient satisfaction survey.
CHAM Rollout a huge success
For the past two months, Community Health Aide and EMS instructors have been busy rolling out the new 2006 Community Health Aide Manual
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
In Alaska, about one in four children is not properly immunized by age three
Stay alive in cold water longer with these "Stay" Rules
The Yukon Kuskokwim Delta is covered with lakes, bending rivers, and winding streams. These bodies of water provide a multitude of resources, but we must always keep in mind the potential dangers of what water can bring upon us.
Customer Service Champions recognized
At this month's St. Mary's Health Aide Conference new Champions were honored at a special luncheon
The Word from WIC
August is World Breastfeeding Month: Healthcare professionals across the world recognize breastfeeding as the ideal way to feed an infant
Have you thanked your water system operator today?
"...the contributions of these invaluable public health professionals often exceed the credit and recognition they receive."
'Life without fear, action without error, love without limit'
For people living with domestic violence, these words are just words, and just a dream...
Shine up Your Smile at School!
YKHC Dental Department's "Brush-in" School Program is coming soon.
Governor visits McCann Center
Last week Gov. Murkowski revisited the inhalant treatment center while he was in Bethel for a Chamber of Commerce meeting.
The Pharmacy Window
Arthritis Information
Physical Therapy
Finger Anatomy
YKHC responds to Hooper Bay fire
Damage is being assessed and donations are being accepted after a fire raged through Hooper Bay on August 3
Governor Signs Colorectal Cancer Screening Bill
Governor Frank Murkowski signed HB 393 August 2, a bill requiring insurance policies include colorectal cancer screening
Medicaid now requires US citizenship verification
Beginning August 1, U.S. citizens in Alaska applying for or renewing Medicaid benefits, including long-term care and Denali KidCare, will need to provide proof of U.S. citizenship and identity