The Great American Smokeout & Story Contest | November 17 Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout. The annual event encourages tobacco users to use the date to make a plan to quit, or plan in advance and then quit smoking […]
Red Ribbon Week: Take a Stand to Keep Our Kids Safe From Drugs The Kodiak Area Native Association’s Prevention Program invites you to participate in Red Ribbon Week®, a national campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of substance abuse and addiction, held annually near the end of October. This year, Red Ribbon Week® is from […]
Raising Awareness of Opioid Addiction | Tonight, 7pm at KHS Choral Pod As part of our effort to help address opioid addiction in our community, KANA has partnered with Healthy Tomorrows Kodiak and Providence to cohost a community film viewing and forum on heroin and opioid use in our community. “Chasing the Dragon: The Life […]
Cancer & Diabetes Prevention and Support Forum with the Mayo Clinic A question that often arises is how we can better prevent and detect serious illness, such as cancer or diabetes. Some of the actions people can take to lower their risk of cancer are well known – eliminate tobacco use, maintain a healthy diet and […]