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COLUMN: What are the causes of Alaska’s high health care costs

WebAn Alaskan spends each year more than $3,000 more on health care than the average American spends, according to the latest federal data. That overall comparison, …

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Anchorage Health Department announces new Chief Medical Officer

WebJul 29, 2021. Today, Anchorage Health Department (AHD) Director David Morgan announced a new Chief Medical Officer. Michael Savitt, MD, joins AHD to support the …

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Alaska now 6th least prepared state for hospital capacity

WebAlaska now 6th least prepared state for hospital capacity. Quote Wizard/Lending Tree Press Release. Aug 24, 2021. The emergence of the delta variant …

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Alaska is the seventh-most uninsured state for health coverage

WebHealth insurance coverage in the United States is delivered through a patchwork of employer-sponsored coverage, government-run programs such as …

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Seeking efficiency, Alaska breaks its health agency into two new

WebThe state agency that led Alaska’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been dissolved. As of Friday, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services is …

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Tackling Alaska’s High Health Care Costs

WebA new report, authored by a nationally-respected health care economist, shows that Alaskan per-capita expenditures on health care have been growing significantly faster …

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Teeth and sleep: Dentistry is one of the medical services most put …

WebWhether it’s clinical or cosmetic, a healthy smile is a big part of people’s happiness. Coming out of Covid, Dr. Jerry C. Hu, DDS reminds us good dental care is …

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Alaska pharmacist speaks from the heart about COVID

WebColeman Cutchins is a clinical pharmacist with the Department of Health and Social Services who speaks from the heart and tells it like it is. He has a Doctor of …

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State issues 15th health mandate Coronavirus

WebState issues 15th health mandate. To slow the spread of COVID-19, the State of Alaska is issuing its fifteenth health mandate, based on its authority under the …

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Alaska opens enrollment to attract health care workers with focus …

WebEnrollment is now open for a program to attract medical and health care practitioners, especially for those providing care to underserved populations. The newly …

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SHARP program seeks to fill health care gaps in Alaska

WebFederal and state funds have been used and health care employers pay a share, which can range up to 40 percent. The more recent phase of SHARP now being …

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East meet West: Alaska Institute of Oriental Medicine offers a

Web2020 will undoubtedly go down as one of the most stressful years any of us can remember. Many of those that have gotten COVID and recovered still suffer from …

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ANCHORAGE MEDICAL GUIDE: Denali Healthcare ahead

WebFor many medical practitioners, the pandemic forced a sudden, unexpected and unwanted reliance on telemedicine.

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A look at LGBTQ+ mental health in Alaska

WebLesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and gender expansive people in Alaska have some of the same mental health issues and joys as anyone anywhere. In Alaska, however, people also face

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Planned Parenthood Front and Center: A Conversation with CEO …

WebChristine Charbonneau is the Chief Executive Officer of the Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands, which includes the four …

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The Best Reasons to NOT Get a Flu Shot

WebTurns out there is good reason to want to avoid it because it can be nasty and dangerous. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): “In …

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Alaskans growing frustrated with Dr. Zink's unwillingness to call for

WebGovernor Dunleavy has worked steadily to open Alaska. He has loosened travel restrictions and has taken an off-hand approach to dealing with the virus, both …

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Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink Rains Fire Over COVID Vaccine

WebThis page contains all of The Anchorage Press’ coverage of the novel coronavirus outbreak, and the illness it causes, called COVID-19. Because this outbreak …

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Donald Trump and the Rule of Law Columnists

WebThursday of last week the Supreme Court ruled that a New York prosecutor may seek President Trump's financial records. Then, on Friday, Trump commuted the …

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Condom Queens News anchoragepress.com

Web"This is not a lemonade stand. We can't say that enough."

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Mayor Bronson Names Joe Gerace as Director of Health Department

WebMOA Press Release. Sep 17, 2021. Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson today named Joe Gerace as the Director of the Municipality of Anchorage Health Department. Mr. Gerace …

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Harmony, via the scenic path News anchoragepress.com

WebSinger-songwriter Lucy Kaplansky's path to becoming a full timemusician was more circuitous than most. Born and raised in Chicagoin a musical family that …

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