October 15, 2008
Avery Hoffman, 8; Nick Brink, 12; and Gage Hoffman, 10, are learning the lessons of staying healthy early. They took part in Family Health & Fitness Day September 27. They played games, participated in Native Dancing, and learned how good nutrition and staying active can prevent weight gain, diabetes and other effects of unhealthy choices later in life.
Message from the President/CEO
FY2008 revenue exceeds expenses
New Napartet vision, values and goals announced for FY09
With YKHC's new fiscal year beginning this month, the corporate goals for the year under the Napartet initiative have been enacted.
VTC Technology connects Washington DC and Delta
Internet blogs are abuzz about President/CEO Gene Peltola's recent testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Family Health & Fitness Day recognized in Bethel
A celebration of the National Family Health & Fitness Day drew families to the Kilbuck Elementary cafeteria on Saturday, September 27, for an afternoon of educational entertainment.
Helping the Alaska Native Community with third party payers
Enrolling in health care programs can help you and the Alaska Native health care system
Some Myths and Facts about Third Party Payments
YKHC employees help Lower 48 hurricane victims
The recent hurricane activity has not only affected the Southcentral and Southeastern regions of the United States. The lives of people living on the rolling tundra of western Alaska have also been impacted by the extreme weather.
The Word from WIC
Back to Sleep: Bringing Awareness to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Employees honored during Years of Service luncheon
Eight employees were honored during YKHC's quarterly Years of Service luncheon on September 24.
Who's New at the Hospital
Please welcome Cynthia Mondesir, MD, and Gulnara Aliyeva, MD
September Health Aide of the Month
Marlene Ayunerak joined YKHC in August 1999 and has worked diligently at the Alakanuk Clinic, providing comfort and care to each patient she encounters.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Silence won't stop domestic violence
A Foundation for Care of Victims of Violence
The Pharmacy Window
Have You Cleaned Out Your Medicine Cabinet?
Alaska Tobacco Advocacy Initiative offers youth group mini-grants
The American Lung Association of the Northwest (ALANW) in partnership with the State of Alaska is leading the statewide youth movement against tobacco use with The Alaska Tobacco Advocacy Initiative (AkTAI).
Bethel prepares for a public health emergency
The Bethel Mass Dispensing exercise took place October 11 in six locations scattered throughout the community.
Proximity cards provide more secure access
Safety and Security Management are launching a new proximity, or proxy, card system for Bethel's hospital and west wing this month.
