January 15, 2008
YKHC awarded settlement in court case against Indian Health Service
According to a decision released this week by the U.S. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation vs. the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, YKHC has been awarded more than $25 million plus interest from 1996, in the largest judgment ever recovered against the U.S. Indian Health Service.
YKHC, AVCP to begin distributing CITGO fuel donation to Delta residents
Despite a slight delay in logistics, the CITGO fuel donation program will be gifting more than 400,000 gallons of fuel to households across the Delta next month, valued at more than $2 million dollars.
Diabetes Staff members earn National Certification
We are pleased to announce that Peter Christian, RN, Coordinator of Diabetes Prevention and Control, and Lorraine Gill, MA, RD, Clinical Diabetes Educator, have both achieved Certified Diabetes Educator status by successfully completing the rigorous Certification Examination for Diabetes Educators.
Family Spirit Project
Strong communities work together create positive changes
Tundra Women's Coalition Community Outreach and Activities Coordinator Joseph Green writes about his experience at the Family Spirit Gathering held in Kalskag in December.Program purpose and background.
The Word from WIC - Portion Control
As we enter into a New Year, many people consider making New Year's resolutions. Some resolutions may even revolve around eating less or just plain eating better.
Dental to Sponsor Bogus Creek 150
YKHC dental department kicked off the 2007-2008 mushing season with a presentation to 3rd and 4th graders at Kilbuck elementary school.
Dental Hygienist Rong Li moves on.
Frostnip or Frostbite
Frostnip is a relatively mild form of cold injury that goes away minutes or seconds after warming with no permanent damage. Frostbite is the term for damage to the skin and other tissues caused by freezing. Frostnip and Frostbite cases have steadily declined over the last several years due to better cold weather clothing and equipment.
Tobacco Summit comes to Bethel next month
In 1998, the City of Bethel became the first community in Alaska to clear the air by passing an ordinance banning smoking in public buildings and workplaces. To honor Bethel's commitment to community health, the Alaska Tobacco Control Alliance will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the state's first community clean air act by hosting the second annual ATCA summit meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 5-6, 2008, in Bethel.
Toksook acts on Reflection for Safety
On Friday, December 7, Bernadette Friday, Toksook's Suicide Prevention and Recreation Coordinator (SPARC) and Jolene John, Toksook SRC Operations Manager, spent some time in the Billy Lincoln Memorial Hall ironing reflective tape on articles of clothing brought in by local residents.
Mobile Mammography unit wins radiology accreditation
The Diagnostic Imaging Department is proud to announce that our new Portable Mammography Machine has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology.
2008 Napartet Goals set
YKHC's Senior Leadership and Napartet Goal Team have finalized the the 2008 corporate goals for each of our Napartet Pillars.
