December 15, 2007
A Message from the President/CEO
From my family to your family, the very best wishes for a happy and safe holiday season!
Small cluster of Tuberculosis confirmed in Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta
A small cluster of tuberculosis (TB) is being monitored and treated in collaboration with the State Department of Health & Social Services (DHSS) Division of Public Health Section of Epidemiology.
TB Facts
From the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention:
Yuut Elitnaurviat:Partnership spurs development
Five years of planning and four buildings into the project, Yuut Elitnaurviat (YE) is laying the foundation for local and regional vocational training opportunities in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region.
Respiratory Virus Study Finishes Enrollment
The purpose of this study was to see what viruses were causing children to be hospitalized with lung infections and what time of year these viruses were present.
YK Delta Preparedness Coalition has success with Second Annual Mass Dispensing Exercise
More than two years ago community organizations began working together to put plans in place to meet the need of the Bethel community if a pandemic event such as the flu occured.
Surgeon General pays special visit to YK Delta
Rear Admiral Steven Galson, Acting U.S. Surgeon General, traveled to Bethel December 4 and met with YKHC representatives to discuss health concerns and challenges facing people in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.
20 Years of WIC: Helping Delta families get a healthy start
This year the Women, Infant, and Children Program (WIC) celebrates 20 years of providing food and nutrition education to YK Delta families.
Farewell To All
After 19 years with YKHC's WIC Program, Ester Ocampo is retiring.
Family Medicine: Change leads to improvements for Outpatient Clinics
In 2003, YKHC made significant improvements to provide continuity in care using a model referred to as "Advanced Access." This involved assigning each patient a specific medical provider and requiring appointment scheduling at the Bethel Hospital.
Career Pathways Program: Growing Our Own
While YKHC's Recruitment office is busy attracting and interviewing potential health professionals from all over the U.S., the Career Pathways program is recruiting young health care professionals right here at home, building a workforce that in the next few years, Recruitment will be able to call upon.
Critical Incident Stress Management: Employees learn to help others in crisis
Any of us could experience a traumatic event that affects us and our communities.
Health Insurance Basics
Understanding health insurance can be frustrating as well as frightening. This article will help you understand the basics.
Bethel Detox Alternatives Project
In 2007, the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority and the State of Alaska's Division of Behavioral Health embarked on a project to help communities that have significant public safety and emergency room problems with alcoholism to identify solutions to assist Alaska communities.
Angniq Alussistuaq! Slaaviqegcikina! Angniq Nutaaraq Allrakug!
A Holiday Message from Diabetes Prevention & Control
