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Measles found on Alaska cruise ship
A teenager visiting Alaska on a cruise ship last week had the measles, health officials say, prompting concern…
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Alaska opioid deaths increased by 77 percent in last decade, report says
The rate of Alaskans who died from opioid overdoses increased 77 percent over the last decade, with the…
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State mistake triggers Medicaid repayments from providers
Speech pathologist Carma Shay will have to find a way to reimburse the Alaska Department of Health and…
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New diabetes prevention program provides help with healthy lifestyle changes through peer support
A healthier lifestyle may just be a phone call away.
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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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Bill would add flexibility for disability services
Advocates are pushing for a bill that would give people with disabilities more say in state services. Senate…
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State applies for Medicaid innovation project
The state is moving forward with a plan to reorganize Medicaid services for certain individuals with mental health…
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Mumps confirmed in Juneau for first time in 20 years
For the first time in 20 years, doctors have confirmed the presence of mumps in Juneau. As of…
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Smoking ban moving through committees, as divisive as ever
The debate over whether smoking should be banned in Alaska workplaces is as divisive as ever, despite several…
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Report says 6 percent of patients account for $148M in ER spending
About 6,600 people in the state accounted for $148 million in hospital emergency department spending in 2016, or…
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Report says meth use up across state
Alongside the national conversation over the opioid epidemic, Alaskan health professionals are seeing a rise in methamphetamine use.…
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Flu tops murder for cause of death in Alaska in 2016
Flu and pneumonia killed more Alaskans in 2016 than assault or homicide, according to new statistics from the…
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State looks to trim Medicaid costs by $30M
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services is trying to cut $30 million out of its Medicaid…
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Surgery Center of Kenai plans new operating room
Editor’s note: This story has been changed to correct a reference to the 91 percent drop in Central…
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How big can the Alaska health care bubble grow?
Alaska faces a paradox with its health care industry. In an economy sliding downhill, health care is the…
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‘Integration and independence’: Activists raise awareness for programs for people with disabilities
For 30 years the disability services activists of Alaska’s Key Campaign have been holding annual statewide demonstrations in…
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Surgery Center of Kenai seeks transfer agreement with CPH
The Surgery Center of Kenai recently opened its doors to patients on Trading Bay Road in Kenai, but…