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Lead CT Technician James Munn demonstrated the use of YKHC’s new CT Scanner with volunteer “patient” Bernadette Martel, a former YKHC Radiology Technician, just before the machine went on line.

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Funding challenges force closure of Kuskokwim Emergency Youth Services

The Kuskokwim Emergency Youth Services (KEYS) facility, which houses two separate emergency shelter programs, will close as a result of funding loss.

$8 million Legislative appropriation allotted for Long-Term Care Facility

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is at the threshold of realizing the long-awaited dream of bringing long-term care for Elder and disabled persons to the people of Southwest Alaska.

Chlamydia rates in YK Delta higher than state and national average

Often described as a "silent disease" because its symptoms are seldom apparent, Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted disease among men and women in Alaska.

CT services at Bethel hospital opens for patients

A 10-year vision to offer Computed Axial Tomography, known as CAT or CT scanning, at the Bethel hospital has now been unveiled. Until now, patients in the Yukon-Kuskokwim region had to travel to Anchorage to receive the advanced x-ray services.

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Appointments for Bethel Patients

YKHCcares about customer service. We want to shorten wait times for all ourpatients. Beginning June 1, all Bethel patients, please check in atregistration 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.

Ifyou are more than 10 minutes late for your check-in, you will lose yourappointment and you will have to reschedule for another day.

If you cannot make your appointment, please call 543-6442 to cancel and reschedule.

Remember to check-in at registration 30 minutes before your appointment.

Advanced Access

YKHC'spatient care system, called Advanced Access, allows us to providebetter care to our patients by substantially reducing the time you mustwait for an appointment.

If you need to be seen the same day,please call scheduling to make an appointment and we will arrange tosee you as soon as possible. Call 543-6442 or 1-800-478-3321.

For emergencies, please go to the Emergency Room.

Every flight an emergency

Alaska air ambulances contend with distance and bad weather in getting to patients quickly.

- By Ann Potempa, ADN (03-08-05)

YKHC has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™

TheYukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation manages a comprehensive health caresystem on behalf of 58 federally recognized Tribes for 50 ruralcommunities in southwest Alaska. The system includes community clinics,subregional clinics, a regional hospital, dental and optical services,mental health services, substance abuse counseling and treatment,health promotion and disease prevention programs, and environmentalhealth services.