“My provider suggested a service that is not available at KANA. Can I make an appointment with any local provider?” “I went to see a chiropractor in town, but wasn’t referred. Is KANA going to pay?” “My child broke their arm. Am I financially responsible for the emergency room services?” ASK KANA: Purchased and Referred […]
It’s been a busy summer with KANA’s programs and activities for kids, parents, and the whole community. Scroll down for some highlights! Summer Youth Activities With programs including Tuesday Youth Activities, Explore the Rock, and the Ouzinkie Summer Challenge, Kodiak kids have more opportunities to develop socially, mentally, and physically. It’s not too late to get […]
Kodiak Wilderness First Aid Course Summer is the season when most island dwellers venture into the outdoors. Whether we’re hiking, fishing, or camping, there’s always a risk of life-threatening mishaps. Remote destinations make it challenging for emergency responders to provide services—if they can even be alerted. You may be the only hope to save your […]
Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA)’s Meth and Suicide Prevention Initiative is partnering with Healthy Tomorrows to invite kids to “Explore the Rock” this summer. This program has been developed to teach kids some of the skills that are important to outdoor lifestyles in Kodiak, such as bear safety, first aid, and navigation with a map […]
KANA’s WIC Coordinator, Stephanie Jenkins, Attends the National WIC Association Leadership Conference The Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) is a special supplemental nutrition program for low-income families. This program serves pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, post-partum mothers, infants, and children up to the age of five. This unique program provides nutrition education, breastfeeding education and […]
Arctic Care 2017 Registration Events Begin This Week The United States Department of Defense Arctic Care Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Program in partnership, with the Kodiak Area Native Association, will present “Arctic Care 2017”, a free medical, dental, optometry and veterinary services program to the communities on Kodiak Island for a two week period, beginning […]
KANA Dental Expands Village Care with Increased Provider Visits KANA’s Dental Department is excited to share a new schedule of services for our village communities. Dr. Holbrook, KANA’s Dental Director, has worked diligently with leadership and staff to assemble a team of Providers, support personnel, and equipment that will allow for 2-day trips to better […]
New Rural Health Fellowship Program Brings Education and Experience to Physicians ANTHC partners with a variety of educational programs to bring the best professionals into our Tribal health system. In 2016, ANTHC and our Tribal health partners welcomed two physicians from the University of Washington Global and Rural Health Fellowship, a new program designed to […]
Get Smart About Antibiotics Each year in the United States, at least 2 million people become infected with bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics and at least 23,000 people die as a direct result of these infections. Many more people die from other conditions that were complicated by an antibiotic-resistant infection. On September 18, 2014, […]