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It's time to stop downsizing health care, the Pentagon says. This

WebThis couple can't wait. It's time to stop downsizing health care, the Pentagon says. This couple can't wait. When Matt and Helen Perry first met in 2010, he had been a …

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After downsizing health care for years, Pentagon says medical …

WebAfter a decade of downsizing, Defense Department officials also admit they need to rebuild the medical force and the general health of active duty troops. But …

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Kodiak joins online public health dashboard

WebKodiak is now part of an online initiative to make public health data across the country more accessible to local communities. Kodiak is the second city in Alaska to join …

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Providence survey aims to identify local healthcare challenges

WebIt is a survey that was developed by the Providence Institute for Healthy Communities in collaboration with the University of Washington,” Johnson said. Results …

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Mental health first aid classes come to Kodiak this month

WebEven before the pandemic, accessing mental health services was a challenge on Kodiak Island. That’s according to Kodiak’s two most recent Community Health …

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Study Highlights Healthcare Needs Of Community

WebJay Barrett/KMXT . Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center released a 100-page study last week that will help the hospital agencies – and the community – …

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COVID-19 case rates looking better, free take home tests arriving …

WebHealth officials say it’s too early to be certain, but they’re seeing the same trend – local COVID-19 test positivity has dropped this week.

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City moving forward with acquisition of historic Griffin Memorial

WebThe city of Kodiak is in the beginning phases of acquiring the Griffin Memorial Hospital building – located just outside the downtown core. The state of Alaska …

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Kodiak Community Health Clinic celebrates 20 years serving the …

WebThe Kodiak Community Health Clinic is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. The clinic is right near the front of the Providence Hospital’s main building and …

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HEALTH MANDATE 16: Reopen Alaska Responsibly Plan — Phase …

WebHealth Mandate 016 goes into effect at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, April 24, 2020. Reopening Alaska’s businesses is vital to the state’s economic well-being, and to the …

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Brave Communities event brings Narcan training

WebA new public health program is bringing health training and opioid education to Kodiak. The event is called Brave Communities; a ttendees will learn about addiction, …

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KANA discusses rebuilding former AC General Store as community

WebThe former AC general store building in Kodiak may be torn down to make room for an expansive and modern marketplace by a health and social services …

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Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center breaks ground on new …

WebSo, last year, Hertz decided to tackle the problem head-on. That led to the groundbreaking of the $5.1 million housing structure last Thursday. The 16 one- and two …

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Public health officials, local law enforcement say a wave of fentanyl

WebPublic health officials and local law enforcement are sounding the alarm over a wave of fentanyl that’s recently arrived in Kodiak — including a new form of the …

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Standard pregnancy care is now dangerously disrupted in …

WebUnder Louisiana's abortion ban, doctors face penalties of up to 15 years in prison, $200,000 in fines and loss of their medical license. Dr. Neelima Sukhavasi, a …

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Statewide conversation on addiction, opioid misuse coming to …

WebMembers of the state of Alaska’s Office of Substance Misuse and Addiction Prevention, or OSMAP will be in Kodiak on Thursday, Oct. 13 for a community …

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HEALTH MANDATE: All elective oral health procedures are …

Web**COVID-19 HEALTH MANDATE** Issued: March 19, 2020. By: Governor Mike Dunleavy Commissioner Adam Crum, Alaska Department of Health and Social …

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KANA Earns Accreditation

WebKayla Desroches/KMXT. The Kodiak Area Native Association recently passed a rigorous survey to gain accreditation for medical services as well some other …

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