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Alaska’s chief epidemiologist offers eight reasons to …

WEB3) The vaccines provide superlative protection against severe illness and death. 4) Current evidence suggests that vaccinated persons develop more robust …

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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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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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Mat-Su Health Foundation receives largest one-time gift …

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 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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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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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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Providence Alaska Medical Center begins rationing care …

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

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Anchorage church hosts free health clinic through Thursday

WEBANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A South Anchorage church has temporarily transformed into a health clinic and welcomed its first patients on Sunday. The Hillside …

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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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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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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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Increased prevalence of HIV/AIDS cases in Interior Alaska

WEBFAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU) - The Alaska Department of Health issued a public health advisory in late January responding to a spike in HIV/AIDS cases in the …

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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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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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Anchorage group releases findings on water contamination in …

WEBStarting in October 2021, the group and citizen volunteers collected samples of water from 12 lakes around Anchorage and the Fairbanks North Star Borough. Miller …

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Anchorage Health Department terminates contract with safety …

WEBANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage Health Department is terminating its contract with the company that operates its safety patrol and safety …

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