The science of good bud
SPONSORED: Cannabis is more than just THC. We talked to Alaska scientists to learn more about what’s going on with the plant -- and in your body -- when you partake.
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Living with FASD: ‘I’m going to have this for the rest of my life’
SPONSORED: Meet a young Alaska professional who says when it comes to her FASD diagnosis, knowledge is power.
In search of a better conversation about alcohol and pregnancy
SPONSORED: The advice you get when you’re expecting ranges from wise to questionable to downright bad - and the facts about drinking during pregnancy are often drowned out in the din.
‘He looks so normal’: When it comes to FASDs, there’s no such thing as predictability
SPONSORED: As researchers learn more about fetal alcohol exposure, there’s one thing that’s perfectly clear: It’s impossible to predict who will be impacted, how it will affect them, or why some babies will face more challenges than others.
Tradition, culture, and the healing power of community
SPONSORED: Modern problems like substance abuse and suicide often have their roots in traumas that took place in the past — but looking to the past may also help Alaska Native people prevent and heal from them.
When healing means more than stitching up wounds
SPONSORED: As the long-term impacts of trauma are better understood, providers in Alaska are working to adapt the way they treat trauma patients -- and to avoid seeing them in the first place.
The living legacy of Alaska’s community health aides
SPONSORED: Long a fixture in rural areas, the Alaska Community Health Aide Program over the years has grown, evolved, and expanded to new disciplines - and begun to inspire similar initiatives beyond Alaska.
Can Alaska Native people be the healthiest in the world?
SPONSORED: From Okinawa to Iceland to the Mediterranean, you might be surprised to learn how much the healthiest populations on Earth have in common with Alaska Native people.
Hard work, good health and a supportive community are the keys to Iditarod victory
SPONSORED: For Pete Kaiser, the first Yup’ik racer to win the Iditarod, mushing is a connection to his culture that tests his physical and mental strength.
Blunt Talk | Meet the Alaska cannabis farmer who wants to teach you a greener way to grow
SPONSORED: Mike Emers is a man on a mission -- to educate Alaskans about the benefits of eco-friendly, outdoor-grown cannabis.
How is Medicaid used in Alaska? Test your knowledge
SPONSORED: If you think you know what Medicaid looks like in Alaska, it might be time to think again. Learn more about the program’s impact, then put your knowledge to the test with an online quiz.
Blunt Talk | The future may be hazy, but Alaska’s cannabis entrepreneurs are optimistic
SPONSORED: Despite the challenges, the expense and the uncertain regulatory climate, cannabusiness owners in the Great Land are enjoying the ride.
7 Hidden Treasures to Discover in Downtown Anchorage
SPONSORED: From sushi and salad to military history and quiet cafes, get to know these beloved spots tucked away in the heart of Alaska’s largest city.
Renfro’s Soaring Success
SPONSORED: In 1992, shortly after Wade Renfro took to the skies for an introductory flight, he began crafting what would become Renfro’s Alaskan Adventures. Today, the local flightseeing company has soared to new heights, bringing locals and visitors alike to the Alaska wilderness, and sees much more on the horizon.
Our Health in Our Hands, Part 4: Tribal health care in the 21st century
SPONSORED: After achieving self-governance, Alaska’s new Tribal health consortium set its sights on reimagining a health care system built for Alaska Native people, by Alaska Native people.
Our Health in Our Hands, Part 3: Alaska’s Tribal health consortium takes shape, 1990-1999
SPONSORED: The historic effort to unite 229 Tribes under a single health consortium was complex, but not unprecedented -- it had already been managed on a smaller scale in Alaska, one region at a time.
Our Health in Our Hands, Part 2: The road to self-governance, 1968-1980s
SPONSORED: As movements for Tribal self-determination expanded nationally, Alaska Native people took unprecedented steps to gain responsibility for their own health care.
Our Health in Our Hands, Part 1: The early days of tribal health care, 1955-1968
SPONSORED: The road to tribally managed health care in Alaska began with the simple idea that Alaska Native people could provide care for Alaska Native patients.
Blunt Talk: Four things Alaska’s cannabis entrepreneurs wish you knew about their business
SPONSORED: We asked local cannabusiness owners to clear up the biggest misunderstandings and misconceptions about their industry. Here’s what they said.
‘The way I feel now is the way I want to feel for the rest of my life’
SPONSORED: From childhood adventures in rural Alaska to representing Team USA at the Olympics, Tyler Kornfield is passionate about staying healthy so he can enjoy the outdoors.