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Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium makes its pitch to

WebAdditionally, the letter spells out the health consortium’s sliding scale fee structure which on paper looks similar to the sliding scale Dahl Memorial Clinic already …

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COVID continues to surge in Haines, with 55 new cases over the

WebCOVID testing is available at multiple locations in Haines, Klukwan and Skagway. In Haines, there are rapid at-home tests available at the Haines administration …

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What you need to know about ending a 10-day COVID quarantine

WebCOVID is re-surging across Alaska and the US, and communities are grappling with the virus, quarantine, and recovery. KHNS’ Corinne Smith checked in with …

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COVID-19 vaccine available to all SEARHC Haines Health Center …

WebOver 300 people have already received COVID-19 vaccine doses in Haines. The first batch was reserved for frontline health care workers, emergency responders, …

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Skagway’s clinic has a new medical director, he plans to expand …

WebHe says he hopes to make some changes in the next few months, like expanding access to mental health services. “The problem, obviously, in remote areas is …

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SEARHC begins COVID-19 vaccinations in Haines and Klukwan

WebA shipment of COVID-19 vaccines reached Haines for the first time on Friday. Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium began vaccinating health care workers and first …

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Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 to be available this week

WebThe newly approved COVID vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 is offered by the Pfizer brand, and administered in a two dose series, just like the adult dose. Dr …

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Alaska health department changes Medicaid renewal process to …

WebEthridge said the department is encouraging health care providers to access Medicaid renewal information there and talk with their patients about it. Those enrolled in Medicaid …

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What you should know about COVID risk if you are vaccinated, …

WebThe incident raised concerns in port communities throughout Southeast Alaska where the ship had visited. KHNS’ Corinne Smith spoke with Dr Elliot Bruhl, chief medical officer for …

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COVID-19 test kit shortages cause Skagway’s clinic to halt

WebBut Dr. Lisa Rabinowitz, staff physician with the state public health COVID-19 vaccine Task Force, was able to discuss the global testing shortages currently …

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Here’s how to get a COVID test in Haines, Klukwan and Skagway

WebIn Klukwan, free COVID testing is available from 10:15-11:40 AM Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Klukwan Clinic. In Skagway, the Dahl Memorial Clinic is offering …

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Haines schools to start in-person on August 24, with masking and …

WebMasks will be required, and there will be on-site COVID testing, among other health protocols. The Haines School Board voted unanimously last week on a plan for re …

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COVID cases climb in Haines. But as state and local officials

WebHaines is in the midst of its second largest wave of COVID-19, tracking with the state of Alaska which reported its highest daily case count last week, with 1,873 …

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SEARHC to offer weekend asymptomatic COVID-19 testing in …

WebThe increased availability of testing at SEARHC clinics was made possible thanks to a grant from the federal Indian Health Service (IHS). Maegan Bosak is the …

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Haines non-profit works to support seniors and people with

WebA regional nonprofit that offers resources for seniors and people with disabilities is working to assist people in Haines. Southeast Alaska Independent Living helps assist with finding …

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Local medical providers and emergency responders prepare for …

WebState health officials expect to detect cases of the coronavirus in the near future and are preparing for the likelihood of community transmission in Alaska. Bruhl says …

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Skagway’s Dahl Memorial Clinic earns Alaska Primary Care

Web“Providing health care in remote areas is a challenge,” Chikoyak said. “Im really appreciative of the work that’s done all around the state. The Dahl Memorial clinic …

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Chilkat Valley residents get COVID-19 vaccines doses at nearly

WebRoughly 40% of the Chilkat Valley—home of Haines and Klukwan—has gotten a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. That’s nearly ten times the national average.The clinic is run by a …

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Clinic to hold meetings to discuss grant compliance

WebThe Dahl Memorial Clinic Board of Directors scheduled two meetings this month to discuss HRSA compliance issues. The federal Health Resources and Service Administration …

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‘Nothing else should matter’: At Anchorage roundtable

WebU.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called youth mental health “the defining public health challenge of our time” at a roundtable in Anchorage on Monday. He was …

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Haines Borough Response to COVID-19 KHNS Radio KHNS FM

WebThe Haines Borough (“Borough”) is working diligently to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the community. The Emergency Operations Center has been meeting …

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Alaska Mental Health Trust approves final permits for

WebAlaska Mental Health Trust approves final permits for exploration drilling at the Palmer Project. Posted by Claire Stremple | Jul 31, 2019 | News | 0 . A map of the proposed …

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