Sutton Alpine
Sutton Alpine, AK · Health
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Anchorage WIC Announces Temporary Clinic Closures and No Walk-Ins for Early February
The Anchorage WIC clinic has announced temporary schedule changes for the first week of February due to system training. According to the notice, the clinic will be closed on Monday, February 2, and Tuesday, February 3, 2026. In addition, no walk-in appointments will be available throughout the week of February 2–6, 2026.
alaskasnewssource.com
New ambulance unveiled at Anchorage fire station
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage Fire Department celebrated Monday the arrival of the fourth and final new replacement ambulance. Chief Douglas Schrage says these replacements were very much needed, especially since the replacements were delayed the last few years. “In order to keep our 13 ambulances on the road...
Alaskas News Source
New ambulances arrive for Anchorage Fire Department
ktna.org
Su Valley Voice: Healthy Starts at Home
In this episode we feature Sunshine Community Health Center for their monthly check-in with KTNA listeners. In addition to hearing updates on services, jobs and events, we spend the hour discussing the monthly health theme: Healthy Starts at Home. Guests:. Polly Smith – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Derrick...
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Increase in frostbite cases seen at Alaska Regional Hospital
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Alaska Regional Hospital is seeing an increase in frostbite cases right now as South Central’s cold cycle continues. “I feel like just on my shift yesterday in the eight hours that was there, there’s probably four people that checked in for frostbite yesterday,” Dr. Zachary Gibson, an emergency physician at Alaska Regional Hospital, said.
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Increase in frostbite cases seen at Alaska Regional Hospital
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Alaska Regional Hospital is seeing an increase in frostbite cases right now as South Central’s cold cycle continues. “I feel like just on my shift yesterday in the eight hours that was there, there’s probably four people that checked in for frostbite yesterday,” Dr. Zachary Gibson, an emergency physician at Alaska Regional Hospital, said.
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Su Valley Voice: Susitna Community Health Center & Tobacco Cessation
In this episode, we feature Sunshine Community Health Center for their monthly check-in with KTNA listeners. In addition to hearing updates on services, jobs and events, we spend the hour discussing the monthly health theme: Tobacco Cessation. Guests were Dr. Paul Forman, Chief Medical Officer and Family Physician with Sunshine Community Health Center and Christy Knight, Program Manager at the State of Alaska’s Tobacco Prevention & Control Program and Alaska Quit Line.
Alaska Insights
Exploring Top-Rated Birth Centers in Anchorage: Personal Experiences and Recommendations
If you're pregnant and due to deliver in July 2026, you might be exploring alternatives to hospital births. Birth centers can offer a more homely and less intimidating environment, but it's crucial to consider their preparedness in case of emergencies. This article summarizes the recommendations and experiences shared by individuals on social media regarding the best birth centers in Anchorage.
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Anchorage Nurse Sentenced to Three Years for Illegally Prescribing Controlled Substances
ANCHORAGE — A former advanced nurse practitioner from Anchorage has been sentenced to three years in prison for prescribing powerful painkillers and sedatives without medical justification. Anchorage Superior Court Judge Catherine Easter on Friday sentenced 58-year-old Kris Rhodes Kile to five years with two suspended, leaving three years to...
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Local clinic offers help battling seasonal affective disorder for youth
With the arrival of winter, Alaska will see a significant decrease in daylight and temperatures. This increase in darkness can take a toll on the mental health of Alaskan residents. While life-long Alaskans may be accustomed to the lack of daylight, many still struggle with mental health during the long, dark days of winter.
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akbizmag.com
Gentle Touch for Mountain View: Chiropractor Specializes in Tiniest Patients
Specializing in care for pregnant people, newborns, and infants, Gentle Roots Chiropractic is working to qualify as in-network for Medicaid coverage. Anchorage has a new chiropractic office that specializes in prenatal and family care. Aimee Burgess opened Gentle Roots Chiropractic in the Mountain View neighborhood this past June, after doing similar work in Fairbanks from 2016 to 2022.
KYUK
A new glossary aims to help Yup'ik speakers navigate mental health
Last month, Moses Marr'aq Wiseman was helping with Yup'ik translation at the Anchorage shelters that hosted evacuees from the recent Western Alaska strom. On hand, he had a new glossary with Yup'ik words for behavioral health terms. Wiseman, who is originally from Chefornak, said the glossary was a useful resource...
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A new glossary aims to help Yup’ik speakers navigate mental health
Last month, Moses Marr’aq Wiseman was helping with Yup’ik translation at the Anchorage shelters that hosted evacuees from the recent Western Alaska strom. On hand, he had a new glossary with Yup’ik words for behavioral health terms. Wiseman, who is originally from Chefornak, said the glossary was...
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CCH names first Patient Experience Coordinator
Central Carolina Hospital has named its first Patient Experience Coordinator to enhance the patient and family experience across the hospital. Carrie Shields, who has worked at CCH since June 2024 as a Patient Access Representative II, was named to the new role on Sept. 22. “This role will drive strategic...
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Lessons learned: Water is the key to health
Note: I am departing from the travel column to share with readers what I have observed in the decades caring for seniors and observing their good and bad habits. When I was 15 1/2 years old, I worked as a nurse's aide at Lowell General Hospital in Massachusetts. No candy striper gig, I saw and did what no girl my age should working in medical-surgical, newborn nursery, operating room, psych ward, and emergency room, often questioning "Are you sure I'm supposed to do this?"
Alaska Beacon
UAA taps veteran Alaska medical professional as new College of Health dean
An Alaska and Arctic health veteran has been selected to head the College of Health at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Dr. Jay Butler, who is a nationally recognized expert in infectious diseases, will start his UAA position on Dec. 28, the university announced on Friday. Butler has experience in state, federal and tribal governments. […]
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Anchorage confirms measles case; officials urge vaccination checks
Health officials in Anchorage are investigating a confirmed case of measles in the municipality. The individual recently arrived in Anchorage from a part of the U.S. experiencing a substantial measles outbreak and did not have a history of MMR vaccination. Authorities say public exposure is limited because the person was isolated upon arrival.
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‘It takes effort’: AFN opens with call for unity to build healthy communities
The Alaska Federation of Natives convention kicked off in Anchorage Thursday under the theme of “Standing Strong, Standing United.”. The theme of unity was prominent in the keynote speech, delivered by Natasha Singh, the president and CEO of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. Singh highlighted the 1995 All-Alaska compact that established the system for tribal compacting for health care and education. She said it was the first multi-party tribal compact in the country.
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Rural Cancer Screening: Providence Alaska Medical Center reveals new mobile mammography coach
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) -Providence Alaska Medical Center (PAMC) revealed this fall a new weapon it’s using to fight breast cancer. On September 30th, Providence held a blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new, donor-funded, 36-foot Freightliner mobile mammography coach. PAMC said that the new coach will allow them to continue providing mammograms to Alaskans statewide.