Newborn bloodspot screening is a successful public health tool that improves outcomes for children born with congenital health threats and has saved thousands of lives. Most disorders are not apparent at birth or in the first few days of life. But without early treatment, they can rapidly progress, leading to death or life-long disability. Therefore, […]
Anchor Point and Soldotna-based troopers credit Blood Control training (BCon) as a factor in saving the life of an Anchor Point man who suffered an accidental gunshot wound on Sunday afternoon. Troopers received a report of an accidental gunshot wound near Anchor Point at 2:14 pm on Sunday. When they responded to the location on […]
HEADQUARTERS, U.S. ARMY ALASKA, JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – This Friday a U.S. Army Alaska noncommissioned officer will receive the Army’s highest honor a soldier can receive for an act of valor in a non-combat situation. Staff Sgt. Joshaua J. Schneiderman of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, will be awarded […]