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Fishhook, AK · Health
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Health fairs are valuable and affordable
Alaska Health Fair events offer a great opportunity to learn about important health topics in an informal setting. Attendees can receive free basic screenings, obtain information and resources, and have their questions answered by health, wellness and safety professionals. Health fairs are also a great way to connect with local health and wellness resources.
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Virtual Nurses, Real Concerns: Alaska Nurses Push Back on Telenursing Model in Hospitals
Amid Alaska’s pressing nursing shortage, a new care model at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage is stirring debate among health care professionals. The hospital’s introduction of virtual nurses—a telenursing system designed to support bedside staff—has been met with sharp criticism from nurses who argue that the changes jeopardize patient safety and push working conditions beyond sustainable limits.1.
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Ravenwood Veterinary Clinic in Eagle River recovers from flood
Ravenwood Veterinary Clinic in Eagle River is working to recover after a weekend flood caused significant disruptions. The clinic continued essential services but faced challenges with its offline systems. Learn about their recovery efforts.
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Geneva Woods birth center says goodbye to deliveries, hello to new adventures
The Geneva Woods Birth Center in Anchorage announced on social media that their final baby was delivered on New Year's Eve. "It is really sad. We have a lot of returning clients. It's going to be difficult. There is a there are other birthing centers in the area that they can go to," said Barbara Norton, co-founder of Geneva Woods Birthing Center.
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‘A loss on all fronts’: Geneva Woods Birth Center in Anchorage will no longer deliver babies
Pregnant mother Courtney sat on a bed in a birthing room at the Geneva Woods Birth Center in Anchorage. We’re just using her first name to protect her family’s privacy. Courtney was three days past her due date, and her water broke about a half hour ago. She was still early in her labor.
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Passing: Andy Kriner, restaurant owner who took on an Anchorage mayor’s Covid lockdowns
When former Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz shut down businesses in 2020 over the Covid pandemic, one man’s restaurant stayed open in defiance. Andy Kriner’s establishment, Kriner’s Diner, defied the mayor’s orders, saying they were unlawful. The code enforcers quickly converged and nailed a “Stop Work” order...
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Su Valley Voice: Monthly Check-in with Sunshine Clinic & Staying Healthy During the Season of Excess
In this episode we get our monthly check-in with Sunshine Community Health Center. Then, around the theme of Staying Healthy During the Season of Excess, we’ll learn all about Alaska Family Services and their programs as well as get a few tips from a local nutrition and health coach, Aubrey Smith. At the end, past local resident Michelle Puryear shares her Holiday Ice Cube recipe with suggestions for ways to enjoy them in a Mock-tail.