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In a meeting room at a Spenard hotel this weekend, Alaskans seeking a medical marijuana card can line up to see a Los Angeles ophthalmologist in town to evaluate their medical need for pot -- at $225 a "patient."
Tuberculosis cases spike in Western Alaska villages
Alaska state health officials say they are responding to an increase in cases of confirmed and suspected tuberculosis in the Yukon-Kuskokwim region.
Bill would require ultrasound before abortion
Women would be required to undergo an ultrasound before receiving an abortion under legislation proposed in the Alaska Senate on Wednesday.
Breast cancer charity drops plan to defund Planned Parenthood
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity today abandoned plans to eliminate grants to Planned Parenthood. The startling decision came after three days of virulent criticism that resounded across the Internet, jeopardizing the pink-ribbon group's iconic image.
Breast cancer charity confronts backlash over grant cuts
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the renowned breast-cancer charity, faced an escalating backlash Thursday over its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood. Some of Komen's local affiliates are openly upset, and at least one top official has quit, reportedly in protest.
Anchorage Medicare clinics short of patients
Medicare patients last year flooded two new clinics targeting the older population. But recently, the demand has eased off, and clinic officials are beginning to wonder what happened to the rest of the Medicare patients they were expecting.
Alaska hospitals expand to keep up with the population
A growing population has created a boom in Alaska hospital construction. Providence Health and Services is renovating and expanding a facility in Anchorage. The Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center in Fairbanks is replacing its hospital with a new 150,000-square-foot building.
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Bedbugs return to UAA student housing
Bedbugs have been discovered in at least two housing complexes at the University of Alaska Anchorage this month, reports the campus newspaper The Northern Light.
For TV chef, diabetes leads to 'I told you so'
For 10 years, wielding slabs of cream cheese and mounds of mayonnaise, Paula Deen has become television's self-crowned queen of Southern cuisine. On Tuesday, she suddenly revealed -- as has long been rumored -- that she has Type 2 diabetes.
Nicotine replacements don't help smokers quit, study shows
The nicotine gum and patches that millions of smokers use to help kick their habit have no lasting benefit and may backfire in some cases, according to the most rigorous, long-term study to date of nicotine replacement therapy.
Studies shed light on particulars of fall-related injuries in Alaska
Studies published by the state health department show 8,991 cases of fall-related injury hospitalizations in Alaska from 2005 to 2009.
State effort aimed at boosting childhood physical activity
The state is encouraging Alaska elementary schools to take part in a three-month challenge aimed at encouraging kids to be more physically active.
Exhibit of human bodies coming to Anchorage in September
The first exhibit in Alaska of human bodies preserved using "plastination" will be exhibited at the Anchorage Museum this year.
States to receive federal bonuses for covering uninsured children
Alaska is one of 23 states to share $296.5 million in federal payments for encouraging low-income families to enroll their children in public health programs.
ACLU sues state, seeks return of seized medical records
Does the state have a right to access your medical records and keep them while pursuing charges against a medical practitioner? That question was at the heart of more than two hours of oral arguments Friday in the Sitka courthouse.
Homer-area man fighting liver failure hopes for transplant
During this season of giving, Shane Campbell has already received one of the greatest gifts of all: the love and support of his community. Now he's hoping for an equally amazing gift. The gift Campbell waits for might come in January when he visits the University of Washington Medical Center to see if he qualifies to go on the donor list to receive a liver.
Suicide prevention research gets $1.4M
The University of Alaska Fairbanks has received $1.4 million for suicide and substance abuse prevention efforts in rural Yup'ik Eskimo communities in Southwestern Alaska.
Anchorage clinics to offer flu shots over next 2 weeks
The Alaska Division of Public Health has scheduled four clinics to offer free adult flu shots in Anchorage locations during the next two weeks, starting Thursday.
Congress has 18 days to settle tax, Social Security issues
President Barack Obama and a bitterly divided Congress have 18 days to figure out whether to continue a Social Security payroll tax cut, avoid a huge drop in Medicare payments to doctors and maintain many unemployment benefits.
Free flu vaccinations still available in Alaska
The state health department still has about 7,500 doses of adult flu vaccine available for free and is urging providers and organizations who want them to take advantage before National Influenza Vaccination Week.
Alaska officials announce manufacturer recalls Craisins
Alaska state officials say the manufacturer of Craisins is recalling the packaged dried cranberries because of possible contamination of small hair-like fragments of metal.
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READER PICS
From more than 4,000 reader photos posted to adn.com in 2011, we picked 100 of our favorites.
PHOTOS
Alaska Railroad steam locomotive, Engine #557,arrived in Anchorage on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012. The locomotive first came to Alaska in Dec. 1944 and was sold to a private museum in Moses Lake, Wash. in 1964. The Alaska Railroad hopes to restore it for excursions.
PHOTOS
The Reindeer Farm hosted a holiday celebration on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2011, in Butte.
PHOTOS
The Alaska Jewish Historical Museum & Cultural Center's annual Hanukkah celebration at the Egan Center on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. The event featured the "African Acrobats" in their performance of "The Macrobats" a play on words referencing the Maccabees, the historic heroes of Hanukkah.
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Local dancers rehearse the Nutcracker Ballet Tuesday November 22, 2011 at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts.
Hidden salt invades many Thanksgiving dinners
Doyon gives a million for new health center
Cancer's return renews appreciation for life
Treatment and goals put Soldotna teen back on track
Alaska's high rate of gonorrhea drops significantly in a year
Videos: PBS explores controversial Alaska dental therapist program
Dangerous new designer drugs are showing up in Alaska
High court to review states' lawsuit against health overhaul
Kotzebue teen leads the charge to prevent Alaska suicides
Wasilla's water wins taste test
State has free flu vaccine available
Alaska offering 20,000 free doses of adult flu vaccine
Soldotna resident hoping for kidney donor
State investigation finds flaws in hospital routines
Providence hospital will screen job applicants for nicotine
Annual Stand Down event for veterans set for Friday at airport
Labels lack cashews; snack chips recalled
Palmer to stop adding fluoride to city's public water supply
Public comments sought for suicide prevention plan
Agencies, Alaska Natives focus on suicide prevention
AFN hearing airs Alaska suicide issues
Bagged salad recall affects Alaska
American health care trails other countries
Alaskan's suit against tobacco giant set to open this week
Advocates push for a boost in Denali KidCare funding
Adult flu vaccine available statewide
DEC announces recall of Velveeta products
Recalled Velveeta macaroni products sold in Alaska
Discount cards help cut prescription costs
Romaine lettuce recalled over listeria concerns
Obama, states appeal health overhaul to Supreme Court
Sesame snacks sold in Alaska being recalled
Alaska judge hears arguments in abortion notification lawsuit
Fairbanks house for sober women could close for lack of funding
Parnell advances component of federal health care overhaul
Parnell discusses Medicaid costs with federal health secretary
Anchorage patients welcome another Medicare-only clinic
Smoked Atlantic salmon recalled from stores, including Safeway
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