YKHC’s Dental Prevention Program is working diligently on preventing tooth decay in many different ways. Read more about our Dental Health Aide training and Smile Alaska Style.
Dental Health Aides expand training for dental disease prevention
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National Nurses Week
It’s National Nurses Week, May 6 – 12. We love our nurses. Download a poster featuring a collage of our nursing staff (11×17 pdf). Know a nurse? Say Thank You!
Tribal Unity Gathering XX Recap
This year the delegates voted decreasing ER wait times their number one priority.
Fast Track teams ER with Outpatient
ER Fast Track was implemented July 1, 2012 to decrease waiting times in the ER by allowing patients who may have lower acuity to be seen sooner in an outpatient clinic.
Napartet Goal: Alaska Native Workforce Development
In alignment with our 2013 Alaska Native Workforce Development (ANWD) goal, we are proud to announce the launch of our Native management training program, COMPASS.
Diabetes Program brings it home! Nutrition and Fitness!
YKHC Diabetes Program announces community gardens and fitness funds.
What does the Sequester mean for YKHC?
Across-the-board funding cuts have hit all federal programs and services, including the Indian Health Service—and YKHC.
Roof projects earns award nomination
YKHC’s hospital roof replacement project has been nominated for a Dept. of Health & Human Services “Green Champion” award.
YKHC Behavioral Health works hard to lift spirits!
The YKHC Behavioral Health Department was just awarded a grant from the Alaska Mental Health Trust to renovate a large single office into a shared office space for three individuals working within the intake department.
Kwethluk Health Aides take initiative on Pertussis vaccination
The staff at the Kwethluk Health Clinic has taken a pro-active stand in the fight against pertussis. Each person in the clinic helped to identify all the pregnant women in their community and screen them and their family members to ensure their vaccines that protect against pertussis are up-to-date.
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