August 15, 2007
Current Issue: August 15, 2007
Longtime YKHC Board Member William "Billy" Morgan passes on
YKHC will always remember Billy as a plainspoken man who was not afraid to share his opinion
Bethel Celebrates Senior Health and Fitness Day
On June 29th Bethel celebrated the annual Senior Health and Fitness Day at the log cabin and Pinky's Park.
Botulism can be dangerous in rural Alaska
Debbie and her family were enjoying a warm, sunny morning at fish camp when she remembered, "it's been two weeks!" She rushed over to the pit to find that the tep'a (fermented stink heads) in the bucket were ready...
Press Ganey Surveys help make positive changes
Many families receive Press Ganey surveys in the mail after their visit to YKHC. If you receive one, please take time to fill it out and send it back
"Stay Healthy, Stay Immunized" says Kusko
Kusko made his debut at the fourth of July parade in Bethel and is traveling around the region spreading the message to "stay healthy and stay immunized."
Local agencies to repeat Head Start Roundups
The
Head Start Roundup is a collaborative effort between YKHC, PHN, AVCP,
and RurAL CAP. Three sessions will be held this month and next at the
Public Health Nursing building in Bethel.
Back to school, time for immunizations
Students across Alaska will soon be heading back to school. For their protection and the protection of others, students need immunizations.
Chevak immunizes 100 at Mass Dispensing Exercise
The community of Chevak stepped up to the challenge and organized their first Mass Dispensing Exercise on July 9, immunizing their youngest population against chicken pox.
State Attorney General meets with Bethel agencies
During a visit to the offices of the Bethel District Attorneys July 9, State of Alaska Attorney General Talis Colberg met with Bethel community leaders and YKHC administration.
YKHC welcomes visitors from Seattle Children's Hospital
On July 18, YKHC hosted a group from Seattle Children's Hospital comprised of six people including the manager of guest services, a social worker, a discharge planner, an outreach nurse practitioner and a nurse in charge of diversity issues related to Alaska patients.
Technology to bridge communication gap for Chevak child
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) and the Seattle Childrens Hospital have asked YKHC to assist in setting up live video from Chevak to Seattle for a Chevak patient going through therapy at the Seattle Children's Hospital.
Bethel's First Annual Berry Very Clean Fish, Moose Harvest
The entire community of Bethel is being asked to be Alcohol and Drug Free during a 24-hour Alcohol/Drug Free Marathon
Long-awaited CT Scanner expected in spring of ‘08
YKHC has received the necessary funding authorizations from the Rasmuson Foundation and the Denali Commission to purchase a CT Scanner.
State health officials warn of unsafe lead levels in toys
Fisher-Price recalls nearly 1 million toys
Moms and caregivers unite for World Breast Feeding Week August 1-7
The international and national committees for World Breastfeeding Week joined together to promote the health and well being of all the children in the world.