Access to health care in rural Alaska can be a challenge. Many regions have no local clinics or hospitals and residents rely on community health aides or telemedicine for treatment for non emergencies. An expensive flight may be the only option for more critical conditions. How will reductions in medicaid and other funds affect health in rural communities? We’ll discuss it on the next Talk of Alaska.
HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
- Dana Diehl, Director of Wellness and Prevention, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
- Dr. Ellen Hodges, Chief of Staff, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
- Tim Struna, Chief of Public Health Nursing, Division of Public Health, DHSS
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Lori Townsend is the chief editor, senior vice president of journalism and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452. Read more about Lori here.
