Similar to ‘First Aid’ and CPR, ‘Mental Health First Aid’ teaches you how to help those experiencing mental health problems until professional is available. The training is sponsored by Trust Training Cooperative (TTC).
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Bethel City Council Passes Local Tobacco Tax
On Tuesday, December 11th, 2012, the City of Bethel became the first community in Western Alaska to pass a local levy on tobacco products. The ordinance will raise the tariff on a pack of cigarettes by $2.21 and other tobacco products by 45 percent w viagra online without prescription holesale. The ordinance will take effect… Read More »
Traditional Healing Conference – YKHC Prevention Services
YKHC’s Behavioral Health and Department of Prevention Services hosted a community-wide training this week at the Longhouse focusing on historical trauma, traditional healing and strategies to work in collaboration with over 80 participants representi purchase viagra ng numerous communities in the Y-K delta. The emphasis and focus of this training, was largely coordinated under the… Read More »
Alaska Native Visionary – Mike McIntyre
Did you know that YKHC’s Information Technology department employs an Alaska Native Visionary? Meet Michael McIntyre, age 28, the recipient of a 2012 Alaska Native Visionary award.
Why Donate Blood?
As you may have heard, the Blood Bank of Alaska is returning to Bethel for a second blood drive. Donating blood does save lives, but before you sign up to donate, you may have some questions.
New DHAT Students
Did you know it takes upwards of $150,000 worth of training and supervision to credential a DHAT over the course of two years?
Dental Staffing Announcement
The Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation’s administration, village clinics, and patients have benefited greatly from our dental clinic being fully staffed over the last three years. Looking into the fall and winter of 2012/2013, there will be a shortage of dental staff.
YKHC Lab Inspection a Success
Congratulations to the Bethel and Subregional Clinic Laboratories! The College of American Pathologists recently surveyed each of YKHC’s lab sites and each site passed with flying colors.
World No Tobacco Day – 5K Fun Run
The 2012 Bethel 5K Fun Run was a success. The Delta Tobacco Control Alliance (DTCA) hosted this event on Saturday June 2 to celebrate World No Tobacco Day.
YKHC Announces New CFO
In a June 5 memo to all YKHC employees, YKHC President and CEO Gene Peltola announced Vanetta Van Cleave had accepted the position of Chief Financial Officer.
