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New practice meets growing demand for orthopedic care
The demand for orthopedic care is high in Juneau.
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Opinion: Innovations in newborn bloodspot screening save babies, improve lives
Newborn bloodspot screening is a successful public health tool that improves outcomes for children born with congenital health…
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Opinion: Alaska’s Congressional delegation joins Alzheimer’s fight
My name is Cindy Harris and I am a volunteer ambassador in Alaska for the Alzheimer’s Association. I…
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Fresh blood bank: Juneau to get permanent Blood Bank of Alaska office
Starting next January, blood donors in Juneau will have a permanent location to contribute to the Blood Bank…
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Health care campaign wants Alaskans to reach out to Sen. Murkowski about Supreme Court vote
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski is in the spotlight in the ongoing national health care debate.
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Alaska Senate considers ways to limit Medicaid access
As the Alaska Senate considers new regulations for Alaskans receiving government-funded health care, state officials are warning that…
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State officials warn Medicaid money will run out by month’s end
Alaska’s Medicaid health insurance program will run out of money as soon as the end of March, state…
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Senate advances bill to help team doctors
Team doctors visiting Alaska from the Lower 48 may still be able to legally treat their teams under…
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Two healthcare ballot initiatives for 2018 have been canceled
A pair of health care ballot initiatives seeking a place in Alaska’s 2018 election are dead for now.…
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The simple (Alaskan) guide to what happened in Congress this week
The Affordable Care Act is here to stay, and that’s in large part because of Sen. Lisa Murkowski.…
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Murkowski rejects ‘quick’ fix for health care
Alaska’s senior U.S. Senator is calling for a “go-slow” approach to national health care reform. Murkowski visited Juneau…
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Alaska Legislators try to put lid on ‘eye wars’
If you have a moment, Alaska’s eye surgeons would like your ears. On public radio and KINY-AM, they’re…
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Don Young may vote ‘no’ on replacing Obamacare
When the bill to replace Obamacare comes to his desk, Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, isn’t sure how he…