April 15, 2008
Delegates from around the YK Delta came to the Tribal Gathering XV Arpil 1&2.
Tribal Gathering XV focuses on healthy children
Nearly 100 tribal leaders gathered for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation's 15th annual Tribal Unity Gathering held April 1 and 2 at the Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center in Bethel.
Tribal Gathering XV Priorities
These were voted as the top 10 priorities for each unit.
High school student takes up-close look at nursing career
Nikki Pollock is a student who loves science. She is one of eight local high school students participating in job shadow experiences at YKHC this year.
A Future Free of Diabetes
The theme of this year's Tribal Unity Gathering was "Our Children - Their Future." We hope that our children's future will be one free of type 2 diabetes.
Master technology to enhance your health
Throughout the twentieth century articles were written about technology improving the lives of people around the world. Now the media tells us that industrialized nations such as the United States have high rates of obesity.
Smiles abound at YK Dental's prevention event
YKHC's Dental Disease Prevention Program celebrated its 19th Annual Smile Alaska Style at the Camai Dance Festival at Bethel Regional High School on Sat. March 29.
Study links respiratory disease with inadequate water service
A study of modern water services and hospitalization yielded surprising results: A lack of running water in the home is linked to severe respiratory infections among Alaska Natives.
The Word from WIC: Alcohol Awareness Month
Alcohol abuse can affect anyone at any age, including students, pregnant women, and senior citizens. This article focuses on alcohol awareness and pregnancy.
April is National Stress Awareness Month
The Mayo Clinic defines stress as an unhealthy response to the pressures of life. Find out how to alleviate the physical reactions to stress.
Subsistence hunters asked to assist Delta's Avian Flu surveillance effort
The US Fish & Wildlife Service and YKHC's Office of Environmental Health and Engineering will collaborate for the third consecutive year to screen for the Highly Pathogenic H5N1 strain of Avian Influenza in migratory birds arriving on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta this spring.
Blackhawk medevac saves infant's life
Despite weather conditions that challenged a health care workforce, the excellent patient care provided by Health Aides, Pediatricians, Physicians, Paramedics, and a determined Blackhawk helicopter pilot crew, saved a young child's life.
Health Aides deserve your appreciation
Alaska is unique among our country's 50 states in the way it provides health care to its citizens living in rural areas. The heart and soul of the program is the Community Health Aide/Practitioner.
What world will we leave for our children and our children's children?
Monday, April 7th was World Health Day 2008. Its theme: "Protecting Health from Climate Change." Our climate is changing. Our world is changing. We know this in Alaska.
Community Team counters sexual assault with caring and competence
The Y-K Delta's Sexual Assault Response Team, or SART, is in place and always on call to provide immediate medical, advocacy, and legal services to all victims of sexual assault.
Russian Mission child wins Kusko Immunization Raffle
Dondi McPeaks III of Russian Misssion is the first winner of the Kusko Winter Immunization Raffle.
Aniak Lab Assistant passes Phlebotomy Exam
Doris Allain-Turner, Aniak Subregional Clinic Laboratory Assistant, successfully passed the ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathology) Board of Registry Exam for Phlebotomy Technician.
