September 15, 2008
Carrie K. Anvil shows off a bundle of “iitaq” she gathered during a walk around Pinky’s Park.
Local coalition develops in response to high suicide rates
In response to the high incidence of suicide in the YK Delta, representatives from local organizations created the Suicide Awareness Intervention Prevention and Healing Coalition.
Regional CEOs call for Bulk Fuel Cooperative to drive down fuel prices
Area leaders are proposing a bulk fuel cooperative made up of organizations and businesses affected by recent price increases.
Senator Murkowski hears energy proposals, concerns
Rural health care challenges spark visitors' interest in YK region
Senator Inouye staff returns with CITC reps
Rasmuson Foundation visits the YK Delta
Senior Health & Fitness Day
A celebration of National Senior Health and Fitness Day drew a crowd of motivated elders to the Log Cabin on Tuesday, Aug 19.
Check It Out!
Get to know your health care coverage plan before you have to use it
Well Child Program emphasizes prevention with regular screening
A preventive form of healthcare, well child screenings assist Southwest Alaska's health care providers in reaching out to intercept potential illnesses that could lead to an emergency situation.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is 100 percent preventable
Fetal Alcohol Awareness Day on September 9 was an opportunity to revisit this 100 percent preventable cause of mental, physical, behavioral and learning disabilities in children of women who drink alcohol during pregnancy.
Acknowledging Ardyce and Gary Turner
The Word from WIC
Steps To a Healthier You: Physical Activity
Air Ambulance merger promises improved medevac service for Alaska
Two of the leading Alaska air ambulance services, Providence's Lifegaurd and YKHC's Aeromed International, are merging on Oct.1, 2008, to create LifeMed Alaska.
Oscarville's Marie Jacob named Health Aide of the Month
Oscarville is a small community of just over 65 people. Marie has been serving her community's health care needs since she began her career as a health aide.
Tobacco Use in the Delta
How many Alaskans are using tobacco?
Pharmacy Window
Pharmacists help patients use medicines safely and effectively
Emmonak SRC staff earns Patient Satisfaction honors
With Patient Satisfaction at 83.4 percent, the staff at the Pearl E. Johnson Subregional Clinic in Emmonak earned the July 2008 Patient Satisfaction Award.
