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Mental health education bill backed by Senate; headed to …

WEBMeanwhile, leaders of the Anchorage School District praised the bill. In a combined letter, ASD Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt along with school board members, …

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For Alaskans struggling with mental health: You’re not …

WEBHours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 7:30 am to 6:30 pm. Telehealth: Yes. Sessions in person: not at this time. Insurance (and if there are insurance companies …

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New LGBTQ+ health clinic opens

WEBPublished: Apr. 13, 2021 at 8:30 PM PDT. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The LGBTQ+ community has a new nonprofit health clinic that opened its doors last week: the Identity …

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‘That was then, this is now’: Anchorage chief medical …

WEBANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - As COVID-19 cases in Alaska continue to rise and the state reported zero available adult ICU beds in Anchorage on Friday, the …

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CDC: Amid sharp rise in syphilis cases, regular testing …

WEBPublished: Jan. 16, 2024 at 6:46 PM PST. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A rising number of syphilis cases in Alaska is prompting a strong recommendation from the Centers for …

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Beacon offers new community-wide testing option in …

WEBThe Beacon testing site will be open at their Tudor location from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. The site will be …

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Health care navigators help Alaskans with open enrollment

WEBANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The United Way of Anchorage is helping Alaskans make choices when it comes to health care coverage. Open enrollment for the …

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Vitamin D deficiency: an epidemic or overprescription

WEBPediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Cydney Fenton says vitamin D deficiency is prevalent in Alaska, and most Alaskans who are not taking supplements are probably …

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Mayor’s health department pick resigns ahead of …

WEBANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - David Morgan, the appointee to be the next director of the Anchorage Health Department, has resigned. Mayor Dave Bronson, who …

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Facing shortages: Alaska pursues plans to recruit more nurses and …

WEBPublished: Dec. 20, 2021 at 5:06 PM PST. JUNEAU, Alaska (KTUU) - The state of Alaska, working in partnership with the state hospitals association, is pursuing plans to recruit …

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Anchorage declares public health emergency as extreme cold …

WEBANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The recent cold winter weather in Anchorage is expected to continue, and the Municipality of Anchorage is taking action to …

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Mat-Su Health Foundation receives largest one-time gift ever from

WEBWASILLA, Alaska (KTUU) - Billionaire philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott recently donated $15 million to the Mat-Su Health Foundation, which is the largest …

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New statewide project to launch addressing ‘drastic increase’ in …

WEBANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Officials with the Center for Disease Control are confirming an increase in Alaskans testing positive for HIV, prompting a local …

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Dr. Sarah Coburn named new State Veterinarian

WEBFastCast morning digital headlines for Tuesday, March 26, 2024. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Alaska Department of Environmental …

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Americans can now get an updated COVID-19 vaccine

WEBPublished: Sep. 12, 2023 at 1:51 PM PDT | Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 6:06 PM PDT. (AP) - Most Americans should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, health officials said …

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Providence Alaska Medical Center begins rationing care as COVID …

WEBANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Providence Alaska Medical Center, the state’s largest hospital, has implemented crisis standards of care, which means …

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Patients dismayed by upcoming closure of Alaska Regional Senior …

WEBANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The upcoming closure of a senior health care clinic in Anchorage came as a surprise to many of the clinic’s patients, many of …

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ANTHC Leadership change, CEO named acting president after …

WEBANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The head of the state’s largest Native tribal health organization has resigned, a spokesperson has confirmed. Andy Teuber, …

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