If it becomes law, kids will have the right to a hearing within seven days to determine whether the acute psychiatric placement is necessary.

Staffers began receiving termination notices this morning as part of a major restructuring at HHS. Some senior leadership are on their way out too.

House Bill 36 requires a court hearing within seven days to help prevent foster youth from unnecessarily long stays in acute psychiatric facilities.

The Key Coalition for Alaska's advocacy week focused on protecting Medicaid benefits, eliminating support-service waitlists, supporting infant learning programs and more.

Critics worry therapists will encourage children to identify as transgender, despite research to the contrary.

Experts say Medicaid cuts would drive more Alaskans to emergency care, increase healthcare costs for all, and could harm the state economy.

AI is already being used at Providence facilities to help triage patient messages, and it could play a role in managing chronic disease in the future.

Feeling stuck in life, whether in work, relationships, or personal growth, is more common than you think.

26% of high schoolers reported vaping in the last thirty days in 2019. By 2023, only about 17% report having vaped recently, according to the Alaska Youth Risk Behavior Survey.

Some trans Alaskans have lost health insurance coverage for gender-affirming care. And the barrage of pointed executive orders is causing stress, anxiety and fear for many.

Indigenous artist Drew Michael discusses his craft and efforts to support young artists.

Older Alaskans struggle to find primary care providers and specialists. And, as the demographic grows, the issue is likely to worsen.