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.
Homemade Masks
Many members of the community have asked if YKHC will accept homemade masks. At this time, we are not accepting masks made out of fabric.
Non-Urgent Medicaid Travel on Hold by State of Alaska
With the outbreak of COVID-19, the State of Alaska issued new guidelines for Medicaid travel. Effective immediately, YKHC is only allowed by the State of Alaska to
YKHC Suspends All Out-of-Region Business Travel
Last night, Dr. Anne Zink, Alaska’s chief medical officer, confirmed at Governor Dunleavy’s press conference that community spread of COVID-19 is happening in multiple locations
All Medicaid Travel Updates in Bethel Will Occur in New Facility
Beginning tomorrow, March 20, we are only processing Medicaid travel updates in the new clinics out of booths 5 and 6. The update booth will
YKHC Limiting Visitors to our Primary Care Facility, Hospital and Emergency Department
YKHC is closely monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19. Preventing the spread of this virus, especially to our elders and other vulnerable populations, is a top
YKHC Suspending Elective Dental and Optometry Procedures
YKHC is closely monitoring the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. To protect our employees and customers from COVID-19, YKHC is suspending all elective dental
Myths Are Like Viruses – Don’t Let Them Spread!
Before you share that article on Facebook, look at the source of it. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a federal agency
2020 Tribal Unity Gathering Canceled
As you may be aware, the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is a global pandemic and quickly spreading across the country. As of March 12, nearly 40
Update on COVID-19 Response Planning
Earlier this month, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced an official name for the disease that is causing the current outbreak of coronavirus disease, called
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.