As students have filled up their backpacks to begin another school year, there is a central conversation among parents and guardians regarding the quality of education their children receive at school. Part of those conversations should also focus on afterschool care, which is a prime opportunity for student enrichment. Each afternoon during the school year, […]
Influenza activity is currently low in the United States as a whole, but is increasing in some parts of the country. This season, influenza A (H3N2) viruses have been reported most frequently and have been detected in almost all states. During past seasons when influenza A (H3N2) viruses have predominated, higher overall and age-specific hospitalization […]
Legislation expanding Alaskans’ access to telemedicine services took effect on Friday. Representative Lynn Gattis’ House Bill 281, which passed the Legislature unanimously in March, allows patients to obtain over-the-phone or online consultations where physicians can diagnose and, if necessary, provide a prescription. “Alaskans deserve access to these consumer and budget-friendly services,” said Gattis, R-Wasilla. “We […]
ANCHORAGE — Influenza activity in Alaska has greatly increased in recent weeks and has been confirmed in all regions of the state, according to Alaska Division of Public Health Epidemiologists. “Alaska is already seeing increased flu activity, which in past years usually occurs later in the season,” said Dr. Michael Cooper, program manager for the […]