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Alaska Hasn't Escaped H1N1
H1N1 still a threat to Alaskans.... Read more..
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New Report Addresses Suicide Among Natives
A new nationwide report aimed at preventing suicide in the American Indian and Alaska Native youth communities is hitting home here in Alaska.... Read more..
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Alaska Regional Hospital Rated As One of America's Best Hospitals
Alaska Regional Hospital is featured in U.S. News & World Report's recently published "2010 - 2011 Best Hospitals" study as the 47th best hospital in the country for orthopedics. The study, which evaluated... Read more..
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Tainted baby formula found in Alaska
WIC clients encouraged to return formula... Read more..
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Get a Mammogram - Enter to Win a Mixer!
Anchorage, AK October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and all women who schedule a mammogram at Alaska Regional during October will be entered into a drawing to win a pink KitchenAid Artisan mixer... Read more..
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Providence Alaska Medical Center receives award for high-quality care
ANCHORAGE, AK – Providence Alaska Medical Center is a recipient of the 2010 Quality Achievement Award presented by Mountain-Pacific Quality Health. The award was presented during the Alaska State Hospital... Read more..
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Seasonal Flu Advice from the Alaska Nurses Association
Seasonal influenza (flu) is contagious. Flu (caused by viruses) spreads through respiratory droplets (carrying the viruses) from sneezing and coughing. Many viruses cause the flu; for the 2010-2011 flu... Read more..
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IHOP’S free pancake giveaway to benefit Children’s Miracle Network returns March 1
Anchorage, AK - IHOP has announced plans to serve free pancakes as part of the company’s philanthropic National Pancake Day on Tuesday, March 1. Planned as a celebration for friends, family and community,... Read more..
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Alaska Regional Hospital Offers Free Immunization Clinic
Alaska Regional Hospital Immunization Clinic Anchorage, AK Alaska Regional Hospital offers a free immunization clinic the third Saturday of each month. Hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please... Read more..
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Blood Bank bust for Kenai donors
A multi-million project to construct a new blood bank center in Anchorage has some Kenai Peninsula residents upset after collection centers closed in late 2009.... Read more..
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Elmendorf, Fort Richarson Warned to Not Drink the Water on Base
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTVA-CBS 11 News) Don't drink the water if you live, work or visit Fort Richardson and Elemendorf. An overload of fluoride was found early this morning with levels almost three... Read more..
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Do you know what your kids are eating?
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTVA-CBS 11 News) Childhood obesity is a problem that continues to grow here in our state. And with four out of every ten Alaskan kids overweight or obese, the question is do you... Read more..
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What is Urology?
The following contains excerpts from What Is Urology: Information for Medical Students and Prospective Urology Residents, prepared by the AUA Graduate Medical Education Committee. ... Read more..
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STD 'Superstrand' May Be Alaska Bound
Goneria may be on the rise.... Read more..
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Canned Cancer: Buying Fresh a Challenge in Alaska
A chemical found in canned foods may be increasing your cancer risk.... Read more..
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Alaska Regional Immunization Clinic
Anchorage, AK Alaska Regional Hospital offers a free immunization clinic the third Saturday of each month. Hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The clinic is currently being held on the third... Read more..
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Carrs Safeway, employees, customers raise $246,000 for Providence Cancer Center programs
ANCHORAGE, AK – Carrs Safeway presented the Cancer Center with a check totaling $246,396 yesterday at Providence. The funds were donated by Carrs Safeway, its employees and its customers during Breast... Read more..
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Alaska Governor Refuses to Enact Health-Care Law
JUNEAU, Alaska —Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell said he won't implement the federal health-care overhaul after a judge in Florida struck down the law as unconstitutional.... Read more..
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Alaska Regional Hospital Rated As One of America's Best Hospitals
Alaska Regional Hospital is featured in U.S. News & World Report's "2010 - 2011 Best Hospitals" study as the 47th best hospital in the country for orthopedics. The study, which evaluated nearly 5,000... Read more..
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Free Kidney Disease Health Screening
A free health screening will be offered Saturday October 3rd to people at risk for kidney disease. The screening is part of the National Kidney Foundation's early evaluation program aimed at people with... Read more..
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