June 15, 2009
Legislators get an earful of testimony on energy prices, alternatives
On Friday, May 29, Nine Alaska state legislators, three staff, and two assistants took the one-hour flight to Bethel for an Energy Hearing held at the City Office.
Living Well with chronic conditions
Kwethluk Clinic and the YKHC Diabetes Prevention and Control Program teamed up last winter to offer and host the Living Well Alaska Program-a six-session course to help people better cope with chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and arthritis.
New Government travel ID requirements in effect now
Passengers making airline reservations are required to provide additional personal information as part of aviation security enhancements recommended by the 9/11 Commission.
Plan ahead when traveling for health care
If you are traveling to Bethel to receive health care at YKDRH, please plan ahead for any unforeseen circumstances.
New OB remodel nearing completion
Mothers of the Delta will soon have a sweeter spot to have their babies.
The Meds are in the Mail...
Village patients throughout the YK Delta will soon be receiving their medication refills by mail instead of having to go to the local clinic to pick them up.
Money Matters: All about Co-pays and Deductibles
Pharmacy patients now have a convenient way to pay their co-pays that doesn't involve stamps, trips into town or extra taxicab expense.
Getting on a Boat?
Be sure to Float! Wear your PFD
YKHC's Injury Control and EMS (ICEMS) Department will be selling personal flotation devices (PFDs) throughout the summer.
YK Delta Bird Flu testing project wraps up for this season
The US Fish and Wildlife Service and YKHC's Office of Environmental Health and Engineering have completed the sampling portion of the 2009 spring subsistence surveillance for the Highly Pathogenic H5N1 strain of Avian Influenza in migratory birds arriving on the YK Delta.
Fruits and Vegetables: More Matters
There are many benefits to eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. They can help lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and some cancers, help relieve digestive problems and help stabilize blood sugar.
Farmer's Market Program-New For Summer 2009
The Alaska Farmers' Market Program introduces WIC participants to locally-grown produce.
Customer Service Champions celebrated
This quarter, 30 employees were recognized as Champions for Customer Service.
May Health Aides of the Month: Betty Guy Memorial Clinic Staff, Kwethluk
During the week-long spring flood our dedicated team of Community Health Aides and Office Assistants came up with an innovative plan to provide services to those who needed it the most.
Pneumo 13
Information about YKHC Research Trial to Evaluate Study Vaccine Against Pneumococcal Disease in Young Children
