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Alaska tribal health consortiums are legally immune in …

WEBThe Alaska Supreme Court overturned a 20-year-old precedent Friday by ruling that Alaska Native tribal organizations can more easily receive the kind of sovereign legal immunity …

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Frustration stews over Army’s communication for Haines Fuel …

WEBThe new project manager for the Haines Fuel Terminal clean-up project got stern words from community members frustrated about the Army’s communication over the past …

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Dr. Anne Zink to leave position as Alaska chief medical officer

WEBDr. Anne Zink, who gained prominence during Alaska’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, is leaving her position as the state’s chief medical officer. Zink plans to leave …

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Homelessness and other stressors linked to Alaska’s continued …

WEB(Photo courtesy Aurimas Mikalauskas/Wikimedia Commons). Ten Alaska babies were born with syphilis last year, continuing a surge that puts infants at grave health risks, state …

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SEARHC continues to expand behavioral health services in Sitka

WEBSEARHC is continuing to expand its behavioral health services in Sitka and to serve residents of other Southeast communities, an official of the health care provider recently …

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Consider better trash management for the health of our ecosystem

WEBby Chilkat Valley News May 16, 2024. Dear Friends: I would like to address an ever-present issue here of trash. We live amongst the bears and the sea mammals, trying to keep in …

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Haines looks to clean up 130 truckloads of contaminated soil

WEBHaines looks to clean up 130 truckloads of contaminated soil. by Alain d’Epremesnil - KHNS February 23, 2024. The sun sets over the Klehini River in Haines Sunday, Aug. 6. (Emily …

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Health freedom Archives

WEBHealth freedom is important. by Chilkat Valley News May 6, 2021. Twice recently, in Haines, I was restricted, because of social pressure, from activities because I’m not …

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Tag: New public health nurse familiar to Southeast area

WEBTari “Ty” Esposito said when she arrived in Haines as the acting public health nurse last fall, “I loved the town as soon as I got here.”

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There’s a new pill for postpartum depression, but many at-risk …

WEBSuicide and overdoses are among the leading causes of maternal death in the U.S. The first pill for postpartum depression approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is …

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Haines Health Center Archives

WEBby Rashah McChesney - Chilkat Valley News March 23, 2024. The Haines Glacier Bears were in the running for SBLive Sports’ 2024 NCAA tournament-style best high school …

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health event Archives

WEBby Chilkat Valley News August 4, 2016. The Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium will host the first Infant and Toddler Health Roundup Aug. 8- 9. Parents are welcome to …

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GoFundMe Has Become a Health Care Utility

WEBIn its early years, GoFundMe funded honeymoon trips, graduation gifts, and church missions to overseas hospitals in need. Now it has become a go-to platform for patients …

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Alaska adults of childbearing age advised to get testing for syphilis

WEBWith cases of syphilis skyrocketing, including dangerous infections that are passed from pregnant women to their infants, new recommendations have been issued for much …

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USDA puts pressure on Alaska, other states to keep up with food aid

WEBThe Food Bank of Alaska sits under a layer of snow in downtown Anchorage. Staff members from the Food Bank of Alaska spoke to legislators in Juneau on Tuesday …

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Scott, longtime clinic administrator, retires after 20 years

WEBAfter 20 years, Marcia Scott has retired as administrator at the Haines Health Clinic. Scott started as a receptionist in 1994, when the non-profit Lynn Canal Medical Center …

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Pastor built church, local health clinic

WEBPort Chilkoot Bible Church founding pastor and local builder Wendell J. Terwilliger, 87, died at Providence Medical Center in Anchorage on Jan. 23. Terwilliger suffered a heart …

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Pam Randles, remembered for humor, intelligence, dies at 79

WEBPam Randles died peacefully at home on Christmas Eve morning. She was 79 and had Parkinson’s Disease. “The Nine Lessons and Carols service from King’s College …

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