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Health providers remind parents to vaccinate their students before school starts
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Anchorage ICE detainee recently transferred to Tacoma hospitalized with tuberculosis
An immigration detainee originally from Peru and recently held at the Anchorage jail was later hospitalized in Washington state with tuberculosis, his attorney said. According to the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska, detainees held in Anchorage in the care of the state Department of Corrections were told by federal Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officials that they were exposed to tuberculosis, a contagious bacterial infection of the lungs that, if left untreated, can be fatal.
Alaskas News Source
Fairbanks North Star borough focuses on community health with clean air room
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Anchorage protesters push back on 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Some protesters in Anchorage had a lot to say about the recent passing of the 'Big Beautiful Bill'. "These cuts will increase hunger in one of the most food-insecure states in our country," said one protester. "Up to 35,000 Alaskans are at risk of losing their health care coverage," another...
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Su Valley Voice: Sunshine Community Health Center Monthly Update
In this episode, Sunshine Community Health Center provides us with their monthly update. Host Trisha Costello is joined by Community Relations Manager Sierra Winter and Provider Credentialing and Enrollment Person Amanda Simpson to discuss recent developments at the Sunshine Community Health Center. If you have any questions or comments about...
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Health care advocates say Medicaid cuts will hurt rural hospitals
Health care advocates in Jackson, Mississippi and Anchorage, Alaska express concern that Medicaid funding changes in President Trump’s big bill will hurt already struggling rural hospitals. (AP video: Sophie Bates)
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Older adults rally at "No Kings" protest
Amid the "No Kings" signs at the June 14 protests across the country were many seniors marching and holding signs about Social Security and Medicare. Bill Hall was one of them. "I worry they are going to reduce or destroy it," Hall said about Social Security. He lives in senior...
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Bernie’s Pharmacy celebrates 45 years as a Midtown Anchorage staple
A Midtown Anchorage staple is celebrating a major milestone — Bernie’s Pharmacy has officially marked its 45th anniversary. Founded in June 1980 by pharmacist Bernie Klouda, the pharmacy has remained a trusted name in local healthcare and is now recognized as one of the last independently owned pharmacies in Anchorage.
Alaska Beacon
UAA’s College of Health empowers Alaska’s future, one nurse at a time
At the University of Alaska Anchorage, we understand the health of our communities depends on the strength of our workforce. As Alaska’s flagship institution for health education, UAA’s College of Health is not only preparing students for high-demand careers — it is transforming lives and strengthening communities across the state. Nowhere is this impact more […]
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Anchorage ICU Projects Northern Lights on Ceilings to Calm Patients
In a groundbreaking move, Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage has transformed the ICU experience by installing 4K OLED panels on ceilings to stream live aurora footage. This innovative approach, dubbed the “anchorage aurora icu” initiative, aims to bring a slice of the natural world into the sterile confines of critical care. Unveiled on February […] The post Anchorage ICU Projects Northern Lights on Ceilings to Calm Patients appeared first on EgoEase .
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Su Valley Voice: Sunshine Community Health Center Monthly Update & Addiction Recovery
In this episode, Sunshine Community Health Center provides us with their monthly update. Host Trisha Costello is joined by Teresa Schweitzer, LMSW, and Peer Support Specialist Heather Barnes to discuss addiction recovery. If you have any questions or comments about this episode or suggestions for future shows, email us at...
seniorvoicealaska.com
Volunteer and Medicare hospice differences
Hospice is not a place. And hospice care is not just about those who are dying. Hospice is a comprehensive, compassionate kind of care that focuses on living-hospice is about living as fully as possible, surrounded by family and friends, up until the end of life. Palliative care brings this special philosophy of care to people earlier in the course of a serious illness. Did you know that Hospice of Anchorage is a volunteer hospice? Did you know there are three Medicare hospice providers serving Anchorage and the surrounding areas as well?
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‘Heartbreaking’: Providence shutters inpatient mental health crisis program for kids
Emily Nelson wrapped up her in-person work with patients Monday at Providence Alaska’s Crisis Recovery Center in Anchorage. Later this month, the program will close permanently. Nelson is a mental health counselor who’s worked there for five years, and she said she’s seen young people experiencing mental health crises...
Alaskas News Source
Ongoing drop in childcare providers since the COVID Pandemic
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Su Valley Voice: Sunshine Community Health Center Monthly Update & Women’s Health
In this episode, Sunshine Community Health Center provides us with their monthly update. Host Andrew Gelderman is joined by Sunshine Clinic’s nurse practitioner Sara Heller and Erin Aklestad from Mountain Pacific Quality Health to discuss Women’s Health. If you have any questions or comments about this episode or...