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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Blood test for colorectal cancer screening now available for military members, families in Alaska
Frontiersman.com Active-duty service members and eligible family members in Alaska now have access to blood test for colorectal
Governor proclaims Red Ribbon Week, encourages education about drug use prevention in schools
Frontiersman.com Alaska has been inundated with the scourge of drug overdoses, with the state ranking among the highest in
Mat-Su Homebuilders ‘Golf Fore a Cause’ raises $10K for local programs
Frontiersman.com The Mat-Su Home Builders Association (MSHBA) announced that this year’s ‘Golf Fore a Cause’ tournament raised
A healthy lifestyle could help prevent dementia
Every three seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with a type of dementia, which is the general term for
Alaska Public Health Alert: Measles confirmed in Southern Kenai Peninsula
Frontiersman.com A measles case was confirmed in a resident of the Southern Kenai Peninsula this week. This person is
VA releases annual Veteran suicide prevention report, analyzing 2001-2022 data
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com On December 19, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released the National Veteran
AARS makes preparations for upcoming Founder’s Day
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Alaska Addiction Rehabilitation Services (AARS) began serving adults struggling with substance use disorder (SUD) in
Alaska’s gonorrhea rate is the nation’s highest and chlamydia rate is third highest
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon Alaska had the nation’s highest rate of gonorrhea last year and the third-highest
Sexually transmitted infections top Alaska’s annual disease list, reflecting high rates
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon Alaska’s most commonly reported infectious diseases, aside from respiratory illnesses such as influenza, are
Alaskans charged $5.78 billion for hospital stays last year, state report says
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon Alaskans were charged about $5.78 billion for hospital stays in 2023, according to an
Alaska’s Comprehensive Integrated Mental Health Program plan finalized
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Following months of collaboration and input from stakeholders across the state, the Alaska Department of
The flu shot: An annual battle of facts and fiction
By Christian Hartley Now You Know As we approach another flu season, there are many people who are apprehensive and