Allergies, or hypersensitivities of the immune system, are more common than ever before. According to the Asthma and Allergies Foundation of America, one in five Americans suffers from an allergy — from milder forms like hay fever to more severe instances, like peanut allergies which can lead to anaphylactic shock.
Southcentral Foundation (SCF), with tribal partners Chickaloon Village Traditional Council and Knik Tribal Council, celebrated the early completion of the Valley Native Primary Care Center, Benteh Nuutah, (VNPCC) – which will be open for its Alaska Native and American Indian customer-owners on Aug. 29 – with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by partners and supporters […]
KLAWOCK — The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) recently hired optometrist Annelle G. Maygren, OD, to head the SEARHC eye clinic on Prince of Wales Island.
JUNEAU — The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) has hired Debra Graceland as its Juneau-based patient advocate, with an office on the upper floor of the Ethel Lund Medical Center near the pharmacy. Debra will serve as the customer service liaison for patients from Juneau, Haines, Klukwan, Skagway and Hoonah.