April 15, 2005
Board member Gloria Simeon makes a report to the floor about Unit 5 priorities at the Tribal Unity and Traditional Medicint Gathering XII.
Anna Anguksuar Noes, Certified Coder
Diabetes Prevention and Control
Make the most of 'Eating Opportunities'
Walk your way to a healthier life
Diabetes Travel Schedule
Healthy Recipe of the Month
Yup'ik word for HIV and AIDS will help understanding
Given the fact that HIV/AIDS infection involves a growing population that is not English speaking, it is inevitable that medical translators will encounter this disease in various aspects of their professional work.
Tribes gather to set healthcare priorities for coming year
The Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation held its 12th annual Tribal Unity and Traditional Medicine Gathering on April 5-7, 2005.
My Puffing History
"I use to think back then that a man with a cigarette dangling from his mouth with smoke coming out of his nostrils was macho."
CANHR study sends out results
The Center for Alaska Native Health Research (CANHR) study is looking into why the health of Yup'ik people has changed over the years, and specifically studying obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes among the Yup'ik.
The Pharmacy Window
What if your medication looks different or has a different name?
Dental Department News
ME sealant clinic goes well
Dental appointment system change will serve patients better
The Word From WIC
'You can't make me eat it!' -- Tips for Picky Eaters
EMS Corner
P 25 Radios--They are on the way...
Cost containment drives fiscal recovery plan
On April 11, 2005, YKHC announced that it is implementing a 12- month financial recovery plan that involves streamlining operations and a reduction in force (RIF) of 40 positions within the corportation.
Health Education: Spring Ice
In the YK Delta, there are accidents relating to spring activities, most of which could be prevented if travelers are conscious of the deteriorating conditions of the frozen ice in rivers, lakes and other waterways.