November 15, 2008
Oscarville students raised a garden in their greenhouse dome. See
Career Pathways hosts brown bag lunch at BRHS
Fifteen students participated in the Yukon Kuskokwim Area Health Education Center's first Brown Bag Luncheon, held at the Bethel Regional High School October 22, learning about career opportunities in optometry.
November is National Diabetes Month
Did you know that diabetes is one of the most serious health problems facing Americans today?
Early Thanksgiving in Oscarville celebrates community garden harvest
Everyone who attended had a great time picking plants like turnips, lettuce, tomatoes, broccoli, parsley, and even some flowers for a small centerpiece and carrots.
Respect for the River
Each year, YK Delta residents are involved in accidents while traveling on the ice. Don't forget that traveling on ice can be a dangerous and risky activity.
American Cancer Society marks 33rd Great American Smokeout
The best time to quit smoking is now!
Pharmacy Window: Medicine available
to help quit smoking
There are several things that can help with the physical symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. Nicotine gum, inhalers, and patches are available.
The Word from WIC: Prematurity Awareness Month
Premature birth is when a baby is born too early, before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. Prematurity is an increasingly common and serious public health problem and is the leading cause of death in the first month of life.
Toksook Bay prepares for a public health emergency
The village of Toksook Bay conducted a Mass Dispensing Exercise Oct. 15-16, at three locations in the community.
Flu shot prevents a bad disease with a good vaccine!
Because there are many strains of the flu, a new vaccine is made every year--which is why it is important to get a flu shot every year.
Health Aide of the Month: Lena Bell-Joe of Hooper Bay
Lena originally began working for YKHC in December of 1995. She has been an essential member of the Health Aide team in Hooper Bay and is certified as a Community Health Practitioner.
American Cancer Society Awards $627,000 grant to ANTHC
The First Cancer Research Grant Awarded in 42 Years from the American Cancer Society in Alaska will go to support the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and Dr. Melany Cueva's work, entitled "Developing Arts-Based Cancer Education with Alaska Native People".
Health Information & Technology Week celebrates Medical Records staff
YKHC's Health Information Services (HIS) Dept, also known as Medical Records, observed National Health Information & Technolgy (HI&T) Week Nov. 2-8. HIS has the very important job of holding and protecting your charts and medical records.
