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YKHC COVID-19 News
Please note: YKHC discloses COVID-19 information for communities that have submitted written authorization from Tribal leadership. The purpose of this is to protect patient privacy, raise awareness of current public health risks, encourage community response and prevention, and promote the use of COVID-19 precautions.
New COVID-19 Triage Line Hours
Beginning Friday, May 1, YKHC’s COVID-19 triage line at 543-6949 will be staffed Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. The triage line will continue
Furlough & Lay Off Announcement
The following is a message that was sent to all YKHC staff on Friday, April 24 by Dan Winkelman, YKHC President & CEO. Dear Team,
Update on First COVID-19 Case in YK Delta
On April 6, YKHC confirmed the first positive COVID-19 case in Bethel. Within that same evening, YKHC worked closely with Alaska Epidemiology and Public Health
YKHC COVID-19 Testing Criteria
Updated November 10, 2020 YKHC continues to closely monitor the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. We are working to keep our customers, employees and
April 8 COVID-19 Testing Update
Since beginning to test for COVID-19 in March, YKHC has continued to expand testing capacity. As of noon on April 8, we have tested over
Update on positive COVID-19 case in the YK Delta
Because YKHC has been preparing for the region’s first COVID-19 case since February, we had numerous systems in place to support the response last night.
First COVID-19 Case in YK Delta
A person has tested positive for COVID-19 in Bethel. The person is currently self-isolating and YKHC is working with the State of Alaska Section of
Medical Appointments Available via Telehealth
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, at YKHC we are adapting the way we work and offer care, with the safety and well-being of our
Update on Village-Based COVID-19 Testing
As reported yesterday by our President & CEO, YKHC has been preparing our staff, facilities, and communities for COVID-19 for several weeks. These preparations include
YKHC Statement on Ravn Air Suspension
Earlier today, YKHC received word that Ravn Air is suspending much of their village flight service across the state. YKHC relies on carriers like Ravn
COVID-19: Call Before Seeking Care
If you have symptoms like a fever, cough or shortness of breath, do not go to your village clinic and do not go to the Emergency Room in Bethel. Instead, call your village clinic, or in Bethel, call 543-6949.