November 15, 2009
Corporation observes 10 years at "New YK"
Ten years ago this month, YKHC celebrated the grand opening of its new corporate headquarters in Bethel, the Community Health Services Building.
Joint Commission finds few problems at YKHC
YKHC is accredited by the Joint Commission, which evaluates hospitals in accordance with specific standards. We must comply with these standards...
Ready or not, here's your Shot
The Mass Dispensing Clinic took place in Bethel at two locations on Saturday, November 7 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Both the seasonal flu and H1N1 vaccinations were available for those who attended
Kotlik clebrates opening of new clinic
The new Kotlik clinic, named for longtime health aide Adela B Okitkun, was dedicated November 13, 2009.
In Mind and in Spirit
State certification of Behavioral Health Aides boosts morale, effectiveness.
EMS Corner: Thankful for Safety
By the time you read this it will be time to be thinking of Thanksgiving, and of the good times to be spent with family & friends this holiday season.
DHSS awards $113,000 for suicide prevention team
The village of Akiachak, in partnership with Kwethluk, Tuluksak and Akiak, was awarded a regional grant of $113,000 from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services last month as part of the Alaska Youth Suicide Prevention Project.
Family Infant Toddler program moves to BNC bulding
YKHC's Family Infant Toddler/Early Childhood Interventionist program recently moved from the Community Health Services Building to the Bethel Native Corporation building Suite 214.
From Isotopes to Ice in the Great Land
The Developmental Disabilties Department and YKHC welcomes Bill Longstaff as its new director.
Phyllis Andrews, Kotlik- Health Aide of the Month for October, 2009
The CHAP program would like to recognize Phyllis Andrews from Kotlik as the October, 2009, Health Aide of the month.
Bethel nursing students get clinical experience at ANMC
The eight nursing students who are in the University of Alaska Anchorage RN Associates degree program in Bethel began a three-week intensive clinical experience at Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage on October 28.
Employees recognized for Years of Service
Employees who reached service milestones of five, 10, 15 and 20 years were honored October 28 at a special luncheon in the John Paul Boardroom at corporate headquarters.
New Zealand visitors study Dental Health Aide program
Bethel Community Services Foundation (BCS), Yuut Elitnaurviat, Kwethluk village clinic and YKHC's Dental Department hosted a group of special visitors on November 4.
Falling in Love and Saying Goodbye
Essay by Annette Coyle
