September 15, 2004
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New preschoolers from surrounding villages came to Bethel for Head Start exams last month.
Profile of Success
Willie Lake, Optimetric Technician
Yuut Elitnaurviat gets funds for $2 million
Yuut Elitnaurviat, a new training center presently under construction in Bethel, was recently awarded funds of $2 million by the federal government.
Apprentices learn plumbing trade, boiler mechanics
Plumbing Apprentices from Kasigluk, Napakiak, and Bethel completed a two-week training session, giving them a shot at successful careers.
New job kiosk at hospital
Look for available jobs and apply online at the front entrance of the hospital.
Annual child car seat checkpoint a success
YKHC's Injury Control and EMS Department and the Bethel Police Department hosted the annual Child Safety Seat Checkpoint in front of the YKHC Administration Building.
YKHC makes top 10 of state's largest companies
In a Department of Labor and Workforce Development report, YKHC is ranked No. 9 among Alaska's 100 largest employers.
Nicotine Control produces two new public service ads
Raising awareness of seconhand smoke and tobacco use by pregnant women
Youth Center gardens a great crop of goodies
The Bethel Youth Center had its third year of successful gardening in conjunction with the Diabetes Prevention and Control Program at YKHC.
Symposium unites health care professionals in St. Mary's
Behavioral Health professionals from throughout the YK Delta traveled to St. Mary's August 23-27 to attend the Early Childhood Mental Health Symposium.
Napartet picnic a winner!
A huge crowd turned out for the YKHC Napartet picnic under clear skies, a hot sun, little wind, no bugs, and temperatures in the 80s.
EMS Corner: 911
911 is the North American emergency phone number
The Word from WIC
September is 5-A-Day Month.
Pharmacy Window
YKHC's new computer medication tracking system will include more information, better safety measures