June 15, 2007
Breaking Ground
Subregional Clinic to bring healthcare closer to home in Hooper Bay
Diabetes Educator joing DPC staff
The Diabetes Prevention and Control Program is pleased to welcome Lisa Garneau, Clinical Diabetes Educator.
Return of the Bedbugs!
We
have probably all heard the saying, "Don't let the bed bugs bite." Ever
wonder if there's any truth to it? Yes! Bed bugs could be hiding under
your couch cushions, on your mattress, and in your carpet.
Healthy Hearts: Benefits of Subsistence Living
It is valuable in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta to understand that activities of subsistence living are methods of exercise.
Akiak ‘Healthy People’ event increases HIV awareness
On May 1, staff from YKHC and Bethel’s Public Health Center gathered with Akiak residents at its Healthy People Community Education meeting to increase awareness about HIV and AIDS.
Keep water safety in mind while having summer fun
It’s that wonderful time of year when people are able to go boating, swimming and fishing.
Russian Mission surpasses the 100 percent challenge
Largely
due to the efforts of the Russian Mission community and clinic staff,
the children of Russian Mission are among the healthiest!
Honors and thanks for Kwethluk Health Aide
After 21 years of service to the community of Kwethluk, Anna M. David has retired
AHEC visits Murkowski in DC
On April 25 representatives of
the Alaska Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Program participated in
the National AHEC Conference in Washington D.C.
Sixth Graders get close-up look at hospital careers
The
Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital hosted the annual Sixth Grade
Tour on May 2 for almost 100 students from Kilbuck Elementary and
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik schools.
Career Pathways Program—Kids Into Health Initiative
The
Career Pathways Program with the Yukon-Kuskokwim Area Health Education
Center (AHEC) provides information about health careers and
scholarships to K-12 students.
Pharmacy Window - Skin Care
Summer is upon us and with that comes the responsibility of skin care.
YKHC’s Anchorage WIC office to close
In November, 2005, YKHC’s WIC Program went into partnership with St. Anthony Parish in Anchorage to expand WIC services to YK Delta residents living in Anchorage.
Physical Therapy - The Patello-Femoral Joint
The patello-femoral joint is made up of two bones: the patella (a.k.a. the “kneecap”) and the femur (your thigh bone).