March 15, 2004
YKHC Assumes Bethel Group Home Services
The Bethel Boys Group Home has a new home at YKHC's McCann Treatment Center.
CDC Director Visits Bethel and Kwethluk
Dr. Julie Gerberding, director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) visited Bethel and Kwethluk on Feb. 20.
Profile of Success
Debra Yug'aq Samson,Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Clinics Manager
Fitness Center to open at CHSB
It's about to get easier to keep that "I need to get more exercise" resolution.
Village Services Core Teams now complete
All clinical positional are now filled in Village Services with four Village-based clinicians and four serving village sub-regions from Bethel.
Neva Rivers to Retire
Elder counselor Neva Rivers is retiring after 14 years as an elder counselor.
RHS class finishes up 2-year program in May
The fourth Rural Human Service's (RHS) cohort is approaching graduation in May.
Behavioral Health Advisory Board Vacancy
To be considered, candidates or members of a candidate's family must have received Behavioral Health services.
Congratulations to Akiak--February Clinic of the Month
The staff in Akiak is hard-working. Complete, effective health care is their goal at all times.
Reading celebrated on Dr. Seuss's 100th birthday
Reach out and Read provides the link between literacy and a healthy childhood.
Health aides deserve support--volunteers respond
The Health Aides of the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta are dedicated, courageous, hard- working and determined.
YKHC Community Health Aide Training welcomes students
Students arrive for training courses.
New provider joins staff
Please welcome Denise Ramp, NP-C, CNM, a new member of our medical staff.
Teeth sealed at Bethel schools
For National Children's Dental Health Month, YKHC's Dental Dept. went to Bethel elementary schools to provide dental screenings and sealants for first graders.
15th Smile Alaska Style at Cama-i
Please join us at Cama-i Dance Festival for a free dental screening, big prize drawing and lots of fun.
Quality improvement surveys are in the mail
If you are a recent patient, you may be receiving a survey in the mail asking about your last visit and what we can do to improve your healthcare in the future.
The Pharmacy Window
5 Steps to Safer Health Care
EMS Corner: Ice Rescues
It happens every winter--People fall through the ice while attempting to cross the frozen river.
Immunization Program Meets IHS Target
The YKHC Immunization Program has met the Indian Health Service goal of increasing childhood immunization rates by 1 percent per quarter.
Delta Tobacco Control Alliance holds first meeting
Members from Kwethluk, Aniak and YKHC attended this one-day meeting to foster a stronger partnership on issues of tobacco use.
Moving from Words to Action
Create a Community Wellness Team in your village.
Fetal Alcohol Assessments
Diagnosing a child for FASD requires a team.
HIV Fundamentals workshop held
There was a two-day workshop on the fundamentals of HIV and HIV counseling February 17 - 18.
OEHE announces lay vaccinator award winners
These awards recognize volunteer lay vaccinators who work in their communities to prevent the spread of rabies.
OEHE to recognize village water plant operators
They're helping to protect the public health in our communities by insuring the water is safe to drink.
Congratulations SRC Coders!
Mary Hoffman and Cassandra Mapel, both of Aniak, recently completed and passed the Comprehensive Coding for Credentialling Course.
SRCs recognize February Employee of the Month
This month we recognize Norma Shorty, CHAP at Emmonak SRC.
TMC Employees of the Month
Congratulations to Martha Jack and JoAnn McDonald, the TMC Employees of the Month for February and March.
New nurse practitioner arrives in Emmonak
Margaret Scrimger and her husband moved from northern Michigan to Emmonak in February.
Eat Smart to Stay Healthy
March is National Nutrition Month. Things you eat or drink can help prevent or promote cancer.
Word From WIC
Take the Nutrition Quiz!