When people in Anchorage are in crisis, they can call the fire department and connect with a variety of resources. The department has clinicians who will help with immediate behavioral health needs and others who will help you navigate our complicated medical system. Join host Anne Hillman on this Line One to learn more about Anchorage’s Integrated Health Program and how to support people during a crisis.
Host: Anne Hillman
Guests:
- Dr. Jennifer Pierce, program manager of Anchorage Fire Department's Integrated Health Program
- Ben Lewis, assistance chief of Anchorage Fire Department
Line One's Favorite Health and Science Links:
- Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic offer extensive health information libraries
- MedlinePlus has a guide to finding reliable health information on the internet
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI)
- Carl Sagan’s Baloney Detection Kit and common logical fallacies
