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Line One: Health and homelessness in Anchorage and beyond

Rows of portable cots and plastic totes fill the floor space of the Sullivan Arena shelter
Rows of portable cots and plastic totes fill the floor space of the Sullivan Arena shelter in Anchorage on Nov. 1, 2021. (Jeff Chen/Alaska Public Media)

Homelessness is a highly visible problem in Alaska, and especially in Anchorage. Health issues related to homelessness include frostbite, injuries from violence and mental health problems. How does sheltering and medical treatment of the homeless population impact outcomes? What are the impacts to the community?

Listen:

HOST:  Dr. Justin Clark

GUESTS:

  • Dr. John Morris
  • Capt. Denice Delgado, Anchorage Social Services, The Salvation Army

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LIVE BROADCAST: Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at 10 a.m. AKDT
REPEAT BROADCAST: Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at 8 p.m. AKDT

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