November 15, 2006
YKHC volunteers joined the Bethel Regional Public Health Center, Alaska Department of Health and Social Services and others throughout the community to stage Bethel’s first Mass Dispensing Exercise October 28. Elena Herrera, CHAT basic training instructor, conducts “just-in-time” training with YKHC’s Associate General Counsel Eileen Haviland, Medical Director Joe Klejka, Diabetes Outreach Coordinator Cathy Kairaiuak and Education, Training & Credentialing Coordinator Mike Bricker.
Thanks to large participation from YKHC employees and the Bethel community, last monthís Mass Dispensing Exercise at the Bethel Armory was a great success.
Scholarship recipients recognized at reception
Five YKHC scholarship recipients were recognized at a reception hosted by YKHCís Physician Assistant Scholarship Program and the Area Health Education Center on October 5
Diabetes Prevention and Control
The diabetes program received 23 applications for school grants this year with many creative ideas for increasing physical activity in the schools and communities
Spruce Lynch joins Health Ed team
ìMy name is Spruce Lynch and I am the new Health Education Coordinator for YKHC.î
Healthy Hearts Program
William Nicholas: ìWith the right information, I can do almost anything.î
Nunapitchuk Tribal Council recognizes community workers
For 26 years, Julia Twitchell has provided healthcare service to the village of Nunapitchuk and surrounding areas. Like many other Health Aides across the region, she has been through many flu seasons, watched her community expand, and, most importantly, has given countless hours of medical service to her people.
Radiology Remodeling Project
What does it take to turn a 26-year-old room with old equipment into something beautiful?
The Word from WIC
First to enter the holiday arena is Thanksgiving Day or as we love to call it, Turkey Day. To ensure a safe meal for the family, here are few simple safety tips on preparing the big bird:
The Pharmacy Window
What YOU can do to avoid medication errors
YKHC Pharmacists observe Pharmacy Month, Health System Week
World AIDS Day December 1, 2006
World AIDS Day, always on the first day of December, is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV and AIDS
Gene Peltola receives AFN Lifetime Achievement Award
YKHCís President and CEO received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at this yearís Alaska Federation of Natives convention on October 28 in Anchorage.
AFN speakers tout healthcare self-reliance
Alaska Native healthcare was a front-and-center topic at this yearís Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) convention in Anchorage last month as South Central Foundation CEO Katherine Gottlieb presented the keynote address Thursday, Oct. 26.
Physical Therapy
Exercises for Hip Flexibility and Strength