February 15, 2007
Bev Hoffman goes mushing for brushing with Mr. Toothman. (Photos by Danielle Dizon.)
YKHC's Dental Dept. was a proud sponsor of this year's Bogus Creek 150 Sled Dog Race.
AHEC Career Pathways connects with Delta villages
The Career Pathways Program joined Mekoryukís three-day annual Reindeer Festival on December 8 to promote health careers to K-12 students and adults.
Diabetes Prevention and Control
Take care of your heart! Instead of thinking about chocolates and Valentineís Day, letís think about heart health and Valentineís Day.
YKHC Healthy Hearts Program
February is the American Heart Associationís National Heart Month. Throughout the month, YKHC Healthy Hearts will be providing education and activities related to the health of the heart.
Making life changes to live healthier with diabetes
David Nanalook is a traveler. He likes to get out and about where heís hunting, fishing, translating, and meeting with the people.
Have brush will mush. Mr. Toothman rides again!
Bogus Creek musher Bev Hoffman met with an eager group of children from Ayaprun Elitnaurvik and M.E. School on January 18 at a special event put on by YKHC Dental and the K-300 committee.
Health Aides' resourcefulness makes a difference
Andrea Matchian and Clotilda Tikiun are two health aides who have gone above and beyond in helping save lives in the YK Delta.
The Word from WIC
Be good to your heart! Itís not as hard as you think! A healthy diet and lifestyle are the best weapons you have to fight cardiovascular disease.
Nicotine Control Program
Secondhand smoke exposure has immediate adverse effects on the cardiovascular system and causes coronary heart disease.
Pharmacy Window
Please check with our pharmacy Business Management staff by calling 543-6462 and verifying your prescription insurance information.
EPSDT training begins for Health Aides
Preventative health screening exams will now be offered closer to home with the continuation of EPSDT (Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment) training for our Health Aide providers, with the first training session completed this past month.
Physical Therapy for Healthy Joints
This column will focus specifically on ìThe Kneeî joint, with an entire article on the ìPatello-Femoral Jointî next month. In April, the column will have some easy exercises to keep your knee healthy.