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Each of the communities in our service area is home to a federally-recognized Tribe, whose governing council has authorized YKHC to provide health services on behalf of the federal Indian Health Service (IHS).
YKHC’s healthcare delivery system includes community clinics, sub-regional clinics in five of the area’s larger communities, a regional hospital, dental and optometry services, behavioral health services, counseling and treatment for individuals with substance use disorders, health promotion and disease prevention programs, and environmental health services.
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation has earned the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval.
YKHC Office of Environmental Health and Engineering (OEHE) is offering free rabies vaccinations for your pets (dogs, cats and ferrets) at two events this month:
Tuesday May 12 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Location: Kangiq building parking across the highway from the hospital.
Rabies is always present at low levels in the YK region’s fox population. We recommend vaccinating pets (dogs, cats and ferrets) against rabies when they are at least three months old, followed by a booster one year later. After the initial two vaccinations, they should receive a booster every 1-3 years (depending on if it’s a 1 or 3-year vaccine.) YKHC OEHE, Bethel Friends of Canines (BFK9) and the UAF Veterinarian Dr. Laurie Meythaler-Mullins all use 3-year vaccines provided by the State of Alaska.
If your pet is not up to date on their rabies vaccines, stop by! Contact YKHC OEHE with questions at 907-543-6420.
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YKHC is proud to announce it has been selected by the Indian Health Service (IHS) to participate in the IHS Joint Venture Construction Program (JVCP) to expand the YK Elders Home, the region’s only long-term care facility.
Through this project, YKHC will have the opportunity to enlarge and update the YK Elders Home in Bethel from 18 to 36 beds, allowing twice as many elders who need skilled nursing care to remain in their home region.
"This project will expand access for our elders to the culturally-relevant support they deserve, as close to home as possible,” said Patty Smith, YKHC’s Interim President and CEO.
Consistent with the process that governs projects of this type, the projected timeframe for groundbreaking is two to five years.
Read more here www.ykhc.org/ykhc-receives-indian-health-service-joint-venture-construction-program-award-to-expa...
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The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is in the process of identifying and selecting its next permanent President & CEO. Last month, we hired a consulting firm,
The Medicaid Enrollment team will be at your local clinic to help with Medicaid enrollment and recertifications! See the schedule below. Check back often for
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) announced it has been selected by the Indian Health Service (IHS) to participate in the IHS Joint Venture Construction Program
