Limited monkeypox vaccines are available at the Kenai Public Health Center for those eligible. Alaska reported its first case of the monkeypox outbreak, which was… Continue reading
The Kenai Peninsula Borough will offer hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants for opioid remediation using funds it expects to receive through a federal… Continue reading
Monkeypox can spread through close, personal and, often, skin-to-skin contact
Blood Bank of Alaska is currently in urgent need of all blood types
State records 49% more cases in 2020
A variety of forces are leading to the increased numbers.
There has been an alarming decrease in all routine health care, including routine vaccinations.
Here’s what you need to know about novel coronavirus.
It’s familiar territory for David Eastman.
Rash-causing virus is the most prevalent it’s been in 25 years.
It’s a problem we can solve with smart and proactive policy choices.
Experts say wash your hands and get vaccinated.
It was positive, with one exception.
For a minute Saturday morning, local mothers will stand up to stigma while sharing some quality time with their children — and one another. At… Continue reading
A healthier lifestyle may just be a phone call away. A free diabetes prevention program connecting peninsula residents with lifestyle coaches via telephone is slated… Continue reading
A broad look into the health of counties nationwide placed the Kenai Peninsula into the top fifth of boroughs in Alaska. The County Health Rankings… Continue reading
For the first time in 20 years, doctors have confirmed the presence of mumps in Juneau. As of Thursday, there has been one confirmed case… Continue reading
