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SEARHC to start hosting vaccine clinics for kids ages 5-11 …
WEBWrangell’s first COVID-19 vaccine clinic for children ages 5 to 11 will take place this Thursday (November 11) and it’s already full, according to the local Emergency Operations Center. The Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, Wrangell’s health provider, has plans for more clinics, including one next Tuesday (November 16).
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Groundbreaking at soon-to-be SEARHC hospital in Wrangell
WEBSEARHC held its ceremonial groundbreaking on the site of its new hospital in Wrangell in May 2019. (June Leffler/ KSTK) Work has started on Wrangell’s new hospital. A tribal nonprofit health consortium is replacing the city-owned medical center that had been struggling financially. Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium – known as
Wrangell Medical Center administrator says state crisis …
WEBWrangell Medical Center (Sage Smiley / KSTK) Alaska’s Department of Health and Social Services activated the state’s crisis standards of care for 20 hospitals around the state Friday, including the Wrangell Medical Center.. The crisis standards help medical providers prioritize patient care and use of limited resources during public …
At-home COVID test kits available in Wrangell
WEBWrangell’s local government is offering free, at-home COVID-19 test kits to community members ahead of the holidays. Wrangell Fire Captain Dorianne Sprehe says right now, Wrangell’s Emergency Operations Center is encouraging the tests – which show results within about 15 minutes – for people planning or attending holiday gatherings.
Alaska’s blood bank to host its first blood drive in Wrangell
WEBWrangell’s blood drive will take place in the Evergreen Elementary School gym from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 24 and Monday, July 25. Sign up for an appointment at BloodBankOfAlaska.org. Donors are asked to hydrate and eat a snack beforehand, and to bring a photo I.D. Get in touch with KSTK at [email protected] or (907) …
New Wrangell Medical Center fully operational
WEBThe Wrangell Medical Center, February 12, 2020. Wrangell’s new medical center is now fully operational. The last departments moved from the old Wrangell Medical Center to the new Wood Street facility at noon on Friday. The emergency department, critical care, and outpatient services were the final departments to transfer to the 45,000 …
Telehealth providers, Alaska legislators work to improve …
WEBWhile the legislative expansion of contraceptive access is stalled for now – telehealth providers like the Pill Club, local clinics, and Public Health still provide access to a variety of birth control methods. And even when public health centers aren’t open, many, including Wrangell’s Public Health office, keep free condoms outside the door.
SEARHC permanently closes Wrangell’s Alaska Crossings program
WEBSoutheast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (or “SEARHC”) announced Wednesday in a written statement that the wilderness expedition program would be permanently closed, effective immediately, and resources and gear consolidated with its other adolescent residential treatment program – Raven’s Way – in Sitka. That …
Talk on the Rock 107: Ethel Lund on growing up in Wrangell & her
WEBEthel Lund was born and raised in Wrangell. She was a founding member of both the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium and the Sealaska Corporation. Sage and Ethel spoke about her involvement in ANS, growing up in Wrangell, and how she carried her love for healing through her life. Many thanks to ANS Grand President …
School board looking to rework PE and health classes
WEBWrangell’s school board held its last meeting of the year Monday evening. Annya Ritchie is a new school board member and chairs the curriculum committee. She focused on the need to rework Wrangell’s health and physical education. “In elementary school, we’re asking our primary educators to also teach PE,” Ritchie says.
SEARHC’s Alaska Crossings program exploring a move to Sitka
WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic caused SEARHC to cancel 2020’s Crossings summer and fall programs. But there’s hope that the 2021 season will go forward, with program staff currently gearing up for the coming summer’s season — with plans to run expeditions mostly from Wrangell, and a few from Sitka. Get in touch with KSTK at …
Wrangell's tribal citizens envision a promising future
WEBWrangell’s tribal government is working to keep people from leaving town. Some are calling it the “cradle-to-grave” strategy. At a recent community meeting facilitated by Wrangell Cooperative Association, tribal members and other community members brainstormed ways to encourage folks from skedaddling.
Talk on the Rock 68: Mark Walker on behavioral health
WEBTalk on the Rock is KSTK’s live call-in show. Every Tuesday at 1pm we welcome a local guest to discuss events and topics of interest to our little island town. For this week’s episode, host June Leffler spoke with Mark Walker. He founded Alaska Island Community Services, a non-profit health provider based in Wrangell and serving …
Talk on the Rock 56: Leatha Merculieff with Wrangell Medical Center
WEBLeatha Merculieff is a SEARHC executive and Wrangell Medical Center’s hospital administrator. (June Leffler/ KSTK) Talk on the Rock is KSTK’s live call-in show. Every Tuesday at 1pm we welcome a local guest to discuss events and topics of interest to our little island town. For this week’s episode, host June Leffler spoke with Leatha
WCA passes resolution opposing Alaska Crossings' possible move …
WEBIt has not commented on the tribe’s resolution. A formal records request for the full details of SEARHC’s permit application for Alaska Crossings operations in the Sitka Ranger District are pending with the U.S. Forest Service. Get in touch with KSTK at [email protected] or (907) 874-2345. Wrangell COVID-19 Update 1-20-2021.
Wrangell health fair to return after 3-year hiatus
WEBTo schedule a blood draw at Wrangell’s Health Fair, visit AlaskaHealthFair.org. Wrangell’s Community Health Fair is scheduled for Saturday, April 1 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Nolan Center downtown. Get in touch with KSTK at [email protected] or (907) 874-2345. Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting March 28, 2023.
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