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Alaska Children’s Trust Lived Experience Storytelling Project | Talk of Alaska

We discuss how sharing stories of child abuse and neglect can help to bring healing, and prevent further pain on this Talk of Alaska.
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Alaska Native advocates call Biden apology for boarding schools ‘just the beginning’

Native leaders say it's a good first step, but want the apology to be followed by more meaningful action.
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Yup’ik elder talks about her childhood with her grandson, and gives advice

Akiak elder Helen Ivan shares stories about learning English and tells young people to follow their dreams and avoid drugs.
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Suicide warning signs and prevention | Line One

On this Line One, host Dr. Jillian Woodruff and her guest discuss signs and share resources for suicide prevention.

Alaska healthcare facilities conserve IV fluids during national shortage

After Hurricane Helene hit a major production facility, hospitals aim to prevent a severe crisis.
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Alaskans in the Fulbright Arctic Initiative | Talk of Alaska

Three Alaska women have been selected as Fulbright Arctic Initiative scholars. We learn about their international research plans on this Talk of Alaska.
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After two years, Anchorage is set to have a permanent health director

Kim Rash had been serving in a temporary capacity since her predecessor resigned in the midst of a scandal. Now she’s been hired as the permanent director.
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Unhoused Alaskans are 8 times more likely than housed people to get serious cold injuries

Recent data from Alaska’s Section of Epidemiology shows serious risks for people living outside.
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Fairbanks man’s fatal fentanyl overdose leads to life sentence for California dealer

Junior Tulali, 48, was sentenced Tuesday as federal prosecutors seek to "disrupt the flow of dangerous drugs into the community."
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Akiak woman tells her story of healing from alcohol addiction

Lena Foss, or Maamcuk, spoke to Akiak seventh grader Nadine Ayagalria about the ups and downs of her journey.
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Blind spots in medicine | Line One

Over time, medical mistakes are identified and corrected, but what is modern medicine getting wrong today?
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CVS and Walgreens are ailing. Here’s why.

America’s biggest pharmacy chains are closing hundreds of stores, laying off thousands of workers and rethinking their role in our lives.
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Central Kenai Peninsula faces shortage of childcare options

The childcare sector is experiencing a nationwide shortage, and the Kenai Peninsula is no exception.
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‘Cold Case,’ an Iñupiaq story of heartbreak and courage, sees Anchorage premiere

Cathy Tagnak Rexford's award-winning play, set in the fictional village of Gray Bay, tells a story all too real for many Alaska Natives.
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Alaska’s seafood industry lost $1.8 billion last year, NOAA report says

Glutted seafood markets, low prices, high costs and reduced catches caused pain that swept through Alaska and beyond, the report says.
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After several years, Bettye Davis East High swim team returns to school pool

Thunderbird swimmers and divers had not practiced at Bettye Davis East for about five years due to a lifeguard shortage.

An interview with former host Dr. Thad Woodard | Line One

Dr. Anne Zink interviews longtime host of Line One: Your Health Connection Dr. Thad Woodard about memorable moments during his time as a host.
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The past, present, and future of Line One and Alaskan health | Line One

Dr. Anne Zink joins the Line One host roster by "listening loudly" to current and former hosts, and to Alaskans about the history and future of the show.
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Alaska Supreme Court says most business insurance doesn’t cover COVID-19 damages

Alaska was the last state to decide whether common commercial insurer policies would cover harm businesses suffered in the COVID-19 pandemic.