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, […]
Arctic Care 2017 Set for Kodiak Communities in March/April A few weeks ago, Arctic Care team members returned to Kodiak to coordinate last remaining logistical details of the upcoming March/April 2017 mission to provide rural health care services in our area. As in years past, the Arctic Care team has partnered with KANA, U.S. Public […]
Happy Holidays from Kodiak Area Native Association 2016 marks the Kodiak Area Native Association’s 50th year serving our community. Since 1966, KANA and its services have evolved and expanded in response to the changing needs of our community. With recognition of all we’ve achieved, we pause to reflect upon these accomplishments and give thanks. […]
KANA Dental Begins Offering Fluoride Treatments in Villages Year-round KANA’s Dental Department has found new ways to offer improved dental health for rural communities year round. A new program has been implemented to provide fluoride varnish for village residents throughout the year with the help of our Community Health Aides (CHA). KANA CHAs have been […]