Health
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.
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.
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."
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.
Blind spots in medicine | Line One
Over time, medical mistakes are identified and corrected, but what is modern medicine getting wrong today?
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.
Central Kenai Peninsula faces shortage of childcare options
The childcare sector is experiencing a nationwide shortage, and the Kenai Peninsula is no exception.
‘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.
In Akiak, grade schoolers report on why basketball is a way of life in the village
Fifth and sixth graders Yolanda Ramos, Amos Foss and Brian Hunter reported this story about a basketball tournament.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dunleavy declares emergency as erosion threatens Noatak’s drinking water
The erosion that prompted Gov. Mike Dunleavy's action is advancing on the Northwest Alaska community's water lines.
Maternal health in rural Alaska | Line One
From 2012 to 2021, pregnancy-associated deaths in rural Alaska almost tripled, dramatically outpacing the increase seen in urban areas.
Alaska Department of Corrections has a new chief medical officer
Dr. Timothy Ballard will head a complex system of care in the state’s 15 jails, prisons and pre-trial facilities.
Alaska’s vaccination rates for whooping cough are well below CDC recommendations
“I think this is a good reminder that if the vaccination rate drops, these diseases can rear their ugly heads again,” Dr. Janet Shen said.
Indigenous filmmakers share community stories of climate change | Alaska Insight
On this episode of Alaska Insight, we speak with two Alaska Native filmmakers documenting the impacts of climate change in their communities.
Alaska tribes get nearly $14M in federal grants to address domestic violence, sexual assault
The funds are part of more than $86 million in grants nationwide to American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp. to distribute RSV infant immunizations to 21 villages
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta has had some of the world's highest rates of RSV in infants and young children.
Alaska youth need expanded access to mental health support, advocates tell lawmakers
“We know that Alaska is No. 1 in all of the bad things," Sen. Löki Tobin said. "So I think we have a real opportunity to figure out some ways that we can intervene."
Alaska’s life-expectancy drop was biggest among all states in 2021, CDC says
Alaska’s life expectancy in 2021 was 74.5 years, down from the average of 76.6 years in 2020.
Mental Health Resource Fair – Sept. 21
Alaska Public Media is hosting its third annual Mental Health Resource Fair at the Spenard Community Recreation Center (2020 W 48th Ave. in Anchorage) on Saturday, September 21, from 12 to 4 p.m. The...
Anchorage police hope focus on officers’ mental health and change in state law will encourage more to seek resources
Senate Bill 103 establishes clear confidentiality rules for police peer support sessions. It’s part of an emerging focus on mental health and wellness at Alaska public safety departments.
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