Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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The importance of support groups in the cancer journey To the editor: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses recognizes Intensive Care Unit at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center with Silver Beacon Award for Excellence
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), Aliso Viejo, California, recently conferred a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence
To prevent abuse and neglect, support child care providers
By Laurie Mead and Eliza Posner Spectrum Laurie Mead, the owner of Kyrie N’ Friends, a licensed child care facility
Join VA in supporting a National Day of Service, April 23
By Katie Stavick Fronteirsman.com A key part of military service is volunteering, whether locally in a service member’s
Medicaid is a lifeline — Rep. Begich isn’t treating it like one
By Debbie Mulholland Spectrum Being a caregiver was one of the most meaningful and fulfilling roles of my life. For
Hardworking Alaskans rely on Medicaid—Don’t take It away
By Amber Manley Spectrum I was born in Ketchikan and built my life in Big Lake, where I raised four
Invest in Medicaid, invest in Alaskans
By Rebecca Leigh Reiss Spectrum I was born in Anchorage, raised in Fairbanks, and today I live in Butte, where
VA and DOD announce updates to improve Veteran and caregiver access to installations
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com For veterans and those providing care to veterans, accessing bases and military installations such as
Recently unionized home care workers in Alaska approve first contracts
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon The first home care workers in Alaska to join a union specializing in their industry
Alaska parents and caregivers can take steps to help youth mental health
Dr. Josephine Young Spectrum As a pediatrician, my heart breaks for the young Alaskans facing increasing mental health challenges. The
Agency lightens burdens of Alzheimer’s care
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation The number of Alaska seniors affected by Alzheimer’s and related
America's Warrior Partnership Launches Alaska Branch to Support Veterans
By For the Frontiersman ANCHORAGE– America’s Warrior Partnership (AWP) announced today the creation of a new branch in Alaska