We are several months in to a worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. Everything looks a little different these days. People in masks out in public, Plexiglas barriers at most public places, physical distancing protocols and people practicing hand hygiene more vigilantly than ever. Now, flu season is also upon us and it’s time to take one more precautionary measure to keep ourselves and those around us healthy and safe from infection. Get your flu vaccine now. This simple thing will help protect ...

Keep yourself and those around you safe this flu season! Flu shots available now at the Walk-In Clinic!Flu season is upon us in Alaska and it’s time to get a flu vaccine to protect yourself and your loved ones. Getting an annual flu vaccine is the first and best way to protect yourself, your family and your community from the flu. The Walk-In Clinic at ANMC is located in the Healthy Communities Building: 3900 Ambassador Drive on the third floor; ...

After spending time in Anchorage learning about resources available to support Tribal members, Phyllis Amodo returned to Kodiak to serve as ANTHC’s regional liaison for the Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) regional area.Amodo, an enrolled member of the Kaquyak Tribe, has lived in Akhiok village on the island of Kodiak since 1993. Amodo is an active member in her community, she worked for the Kodiak Island Borough School District for nine years, served on the Akhiok-Kaguyak Inc. board for 18 ...

With cold weather encouraging people to stay inside near a warm fire, now is a good time to think about how the proper maintenance of our woodstoves can protect our safety and health, as well as the longevity of the stove. It’s important to keep tabs on what you are burning and how it burns. For instance, a black, soot-filled window on your woodstove can be an indication that maintenance is needed, or burning practices need to be changed. A ...