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LINKS program enhancing lives through human connections

WebA local nonprofit that helps vulnerable adults access social and health-care needs is quietly humming along in the Mat-Su. The High Utilizer Mat-Su program, or …

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Monthly premiums for health insurance on the federal …

WebMonthly bills for Alaskans using the federal health insurance marketplace are set to rise some 16% in 2024 — coming on top of an 18% increase in the previous …

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Connect Mat-Su website links residents to services to support …

WebConnect Mat-Su was developed by the Mat-Su Health Foundation and community partners to be a comprehensive and innovative health and social services …

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New cardiologist helps fills growing need in the Mat-Su

WebEllen Gallant, M.D., board-certified interventional cardiologist, has joined the staff of Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. Gallant will be the first employed cardiologist in …

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Governor Dunleavy names new Health Commissioner

WebOn Monday, Governor Mike Dunleavy named Heidi Hedberg to serve as the permanent commissioner of the Alaska Department of Health. Previously, Hedberg was …

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Free healthcare training course coming up in Mat-Su

WebThe Pre-Apprenticeship Training in Healthcare (PATH) program is open to Alaskans 16 years of age and older. Students who complete the course will receive five …

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Mat-Su Senior Services announces upcoming health fair

WebWASILLA— Mat-Su Senior Services recently announced an upcoming annual event dedicated to senior health, the Aging Healthy Walk and Mini Vendor Fair …

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State program helping Alaska hospitals fill medical positions

WebAn innovative state-led program to recruit health care professionals in hard-to-fill places in Alaska, and medical specialties, has resulted in 347 placements of new …

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PROGRESS: Native Healthcare in the Valley Valley Health

WebThe building is located at 1001 Knik-Goose Bay Road in Wasilla. The facility currently offers primary care, behavioral health, dietary, radiology, pharmacy, dental, …

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Funding will beef up operations at Valley Native Primary Care Center

WebWASILLA — A federal funding bill approved in the U.S. Senate last week includes a $66 million appropriation that will provide about 125 new high-skill, high-wage …

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Mat-Su Regional applying for certificate of need to upgrade …

WebPALMER — About 15 medical professionals from across the Mat-Su Valley showed their support at a public hearing for the Mat-Su Regional Medical Center …

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With New Year’s resolutions Alaska health officials tout Fresh Start

WebJust in time for people to declare their resolutions for 2024, the Alaska Department of Health is publicizing some success stories from a self-improvement …

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Mat-Su Regional representatives discuss upcoming Behavioral …

WebWASILLA — The Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is almost ready to open their new Behavioral Health Inpatient Program, which will add 16 inpatient beds in a …

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Bill protecting healthcare workers from assaults passes house

WebIn a setting where healthcare workers focus on caring for others, they are instead worrying about their own safety. Workplace violence in hospitals continues to rise …

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Senators Murkowski, Tester lead bipartisan push to protect critical

WebThis week, the Critical Health Access Resource and Grant Extension (CHARGE) Act to extend veterans’ programs and services is set to expire, taking with it …

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New OB/GYN joins Mat-Su Women’s Health Specialists in Palmer

WebPALMER – John Houghton, DO, has joined the medical practice of Mat-Su Women’s Health Specialists in Palmer. Houghton is board-certified in obstetrics and …

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Restoring hope; Ribbon cut on behavioral health wing at Mat-Su …

WebWASILLA — Among those gathered for the unveiling of the new 16-bed behavioral health wing at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center on Thursday, the first to cut …

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Governor Dunleavy Introduces Postpartum Medicaid Expansion, …

WebOn Friday, Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced 3 bills that are components of Alaska's “Healthy Families Initiative.” HB 59 would allow the extension of postpartum …

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Statewide Suicide Prevention Council releases new state suicide

WebSuicide a complex public health issue that impacts all Alaskans, without regard to age, culture, race, region, or socioeconomic background. And while rates of …

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