Around Alaska, there’s a new approach to suicide prevention: Think locally
SPONSORED: From village clinicians to a former NBA player, organizers are finding success with homegrown approaches to preventing suicide deaths.
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Bringing babies in need home with NEST
SPONSORED: Alaska’s only dedicated neonatal treatment program works to keep families affected by substance abuse together.
A pain clinic without opioids? Believe it.
SPONSORED: With a focus on holistic healing, the clinic at Alaska Native Medical Center is helping its patients overcome chronic pain.
MAKING IT: This Alaska artist’s career has been a series of leaps of faith
SPONSORED: From ceramics to shoes to painted taxidermy, Romney Dodd isn’t afraid to take chances with her art when she knows her fellow Alaskans are standing behind her.
The journey toward a healthier you starts at HealthU
SPONSORED: A new event in Anchorage brings fun to health and wellness
Colon cancer in Alaska: Common and completely preventable
SPONSORED: This researcher found that switching to a high-fiber diet armed patients’ bodies with cancer-crushing bacteria. Now he’s seeking volunteers for a study that aims to put an end to colorectal cancer’s devastating effect on Alaska Native people.
The healing power of community: NYO coach leads the way in reviving healthy cultural traditions in Southeast Alaska
SPONSORED: Juneau’s Kyle Worl wants his teenage athletes to think of Native Youth Olympics as more than “just a hobby.”
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.
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.