August 15, 2008
Slush, left, is teaming up with Kusko the Immunization Dog to help raise immunization awareness in the Delta.
Meet Slush: Kusko the Immunization Dog's Sidekick
By Tiffany Zulkosky, YKHC Public Relations
Kusko has a new friend to help bring awareness about the importance of immunizations.
Slush, a one year-old pup, was introduced by the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Immunization Coalition at this year's 4th of July parade and festivities at Pinky's Park.
A little afraid, timid, and unsure of vaccines and immunizations, Slush will learn from his older friend Kusko, and share with new friends in the YK Delta, the significance of staying immunized.
"Slush is willing and able to travel to villages for events such as immunization clinics, health fairs, head starts, and schools, as well as other events for appearances and for the promotion of immunizations," said Kathleen Stanton, EPSDT/Immunization Nurse with the Community Health Aide Program. "Also, we'd like to thank the Diabetes Prevention and Control Program for their help in bringing Slush on board."
Learn more about the adventures of the two immunization mascots-log on to www.ykhc.org/messenger for YKHC Messenger updates.
To book Kusko and/or Slush for an event call Kathleen Stanton at 1-800-478-3321 ext. 6186 or in Bethel at 543-6186. Or email the YK Delta Immunization Coalition: mailto: ykdeltaimmunize@gmail.com
