ANCHORAGE – According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lung cancer death rates in the U.S. have decreased 11.5 percent since 2013. For World Lung Cancer Day on August 1, the American Lung Association in Hawaii is highlighting recent lung cancer advancements that save more lives. “Even with the decrease […]
Save Our Seas 2.0 builds on success of bipartisan legislation signed into law last year Washington, D.C. – Last week, Representatives Don Young (R-AK) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Co-Chairs of the House Oceans Caucus, introduced legislation to strengthen efforts to remove and prevent marine debris. Every minute, the equivalent of a garbage truck full […]
Since 2017, the GCI has contributed $330,000 to the GCI Suicide Prevention Fund ANCHORAGE, Alaska – With a suicide rate more than twice the national average, prevention efforts are among the top priorities for communities throughout Alaska. To bolster those efforts, GCI has pledged $100,000 in 2019 for the third year of the GCI […]
The High Cost of Heart Disease and Stroke The newly-released 2019 Burden of Heart Disease and Stroke in Alaska report contains vital information to help Alaskans understand the most essential health facts regarding these chronic diseases. In addition, the report presents clear evidence for Alaska’s need to maintain evidence-based public health activities to reduce […]