ANCHORAGE – Vaccinations of the first Alaska Pioneer Homes residents and staff to protect against COVID-19 are beginning today, Dec. 18. As the first vaccines arrive in Alaska and are distributed across the state, the limited supplies are being prioritized for those most at risk, including residents and staff at long-term care facilities. The Division […]
Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Alaska Congressman Don Young announced that the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded nearly $4 million in funding to various Alaska Native organizations under the Healthy Homes Production Grant Program for Tribal Housing Program. This grant program addresses multiple childhood diseases and injuries encountered at home by focusing on […]
July 14, 2020 – In March, the Alaska Pioneer Homes closed their facilities to all visitors, including family members, in order to protect residents from the spread of COVID-19. This was a difficult decision to make as maintaining contact with loved ones is important to the emotional and mental health of our residents. However, it […]
19 members send letter to Department of Health and Social Services as Alaskans speak out JUNEAU – Nineteen members of the Alaska House of Representatives signed a letter to Health Commissioner Adam Crum and Pioneer Home Director Clinton Lasley urging the Department of Health and Social Services to reevaluate the Dunleavy Administration’s proposed rate […]
HB96 blocks massive rate increases, limits future increases to match inflation JUNEAU – The Alaska House of Representatives on Friday passed House Bill 96 with broad bipartisan support on a 35-to-4 vote. The legislation would block massive rate increases and keep Pioneer Homes affordable by limiting future cost increases to match inflation. “Pioneer Homes […]
MISHAWAKA, INDIANA — The saws, the sanding, the hammering. The constant sounds of construction are music to the ears of country music star Garth Brooks. “That sound you are hearing right there, that’s love,” he said, competing to have his voice heard over the ever-increasing buzz of activity that surrounds him on this construction site. For […]
At approximately 7 am on Friday morning, calls began going in to the Alaska State Troopers reporting that a man, unknown to the various homeowners was walking into their homes in the Alyeska Drive/Sun Valley Drive area. State Troopers, Univesity Police and Fairbanks police all immediately responded to the area in an attempt to locate the […]
JUNEAU, Alaska— The Alaska Pioneer Homes are starting a new registered apprenticeship program for its employees who provide long-term care. The apprenticeship features in-depth training in dementia care and other long-term care specialties. This training program represents a partnership between the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Alaska Pioneer Homes; Alaska State […]