May 15, 2008
Training program gives students hands-on job experience
Students from Bethel Regional High School job shadowed healthcare professionals this past school year to gain insight into various careers as part of their On-the-Job Training class.
Spring into Action!
The melting snow and milder temperatures remind us that the arctic spring is here. We also begin to think of all those wonderful spring activities that await us-cleaning up the yard, making fish camp repairs, gardening, gearing up the boat, getting ourselves ready for hunting, fishing, berry picking, camping...
Boating Safety
As every experienced boater knows, traveling on the river can be full of surprises.
Don't let rising water bring you down
Spring has finally arrived to the Delta! After months of below zero temperatures and blowing snow, the weather is finally warming up. It's time to get your mud boots out because break up is here. Unfortunately, this time of year can also mean flooding!
SILENT KILLER AT LARGE
Residents of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta are being warned of a killer at large. His name is Hypertension, otherwise known as the "Silent Killer."
Subsistence hunters asked to assist Delta's Avian Flu surveillance effort
The US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) and YKHC's Office of Environmental Health and Engineering (OEHE) 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.
The Word from WIC
Food Allergies: Approximately 12 million Americans have a food allergy. Children are the largest group affected with over 3 million, or almost 1 child out of every 25.
Insect Repellents-The Facts
Bzzzzz-bzzzzz, what's that sound? It must be the sound of mosquitoes flying around! But do not be afraid, here is some information about insect repellents to save the day!
Ski Joy!
Toksook students discover the thrill of the hill (and the trail)
Health Aide of the Month
Janet Erik of Chefornak demonstrates optimism and compassion, dedicating herself to both the patients she serves and YKHC's mission of excellence.
Tour teaches youngsters about health careers
On Thursday, May 8th, over 100 sixth grade students from Kilbuck Elementary and Ayaprun Elitnaurvik, Bethel's Yup'ik immersion school, toured the YKHC hospital and Optometry and Dental clinics.
YKHC, Providence unite air ambulance services
New company will provide the most comprehensive services in Alaska
Congratulations KuC Graduates!
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Kuskokwim Campus held its 34th commencement on May 2 at the Bethel Cultural Center, honoring the largest group ever of graduates from its campus. The ceremony was led by Mary Ciuniq Pete, Director of KUC (Kuskokwim Campus).
