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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Health foundation seeks applications for ‘Healthy Impact’ grants
Frontiersman.com Frontiersman.com WASILLA — Mat-Su Health Foundation is seeking applications from eligible nonprofit organizations for its Healthy Impact
Parnell hurts women, costs Alaskans millions
By Barbara McDaniel Spectrum Gov. Sean Parnell’s decision not to expand Medicaid and not accept millions of federal dollars
‘Living Well Alaska: Better Choices Better Health’ workshop offered
“Living Well Alaska: Better Choices Better Health” workshop is planned at 1 p.m., Tuesdays at Mat-Su Senior Services,
Rachel Evelyn Gannaway
Rachel Evelyn Gannaway, 75, formerly of Homer passed away Nov. 3, 2013, with her family at her side. Rachel was
Brendon Twitchell
Lifelong Alaskan Brendon Twitchell, 24, was born Sept. 28, 1988, in Anchorage, and died near Palmer in August 2013. There
March of Dimes annual ‘Nurse of the Year’ awards banquet is Nov. 22
By Janie Odgers For Frontiersman.com MAT-SU — The March of Dimes Alaska Chapter is pleased to announce the following
Many health benefits will come from alcohol tax
By Elizabeth Ripley Spectrum On Oct. 1, Mat-Su Borough voters will be asked to approve Proposition B-1 to
Results are in from ‘Mat-Su Community Health Needs Assessment’
MAT-SU — A survey of 526 people in the Mat-Su Borough identified the community’s five biggest health challenges.
Florence Mae Bowen
Big Lake resident Florence Mae Bowen, 80, died Aug. 23, 2013 at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center of renal failure
Dr. Hilary Ann Petit
Beloved daughter, sister, cousin and friend Dr. Hilary Ann Petit, DVM, 51, died on May 24, 2013 at home. A
Say thank you with Jessica’s Roses
TALKEETNA — Nonprofits are making good things happen in the Upper Susitna Valley — from Meals on Wheels for seniors, a well-
Mat-Su Regional, March of Dimes give babies a healthy start
PALMER — Mat-Su Regional Medical Center and Central Peninsula Hospital are the only Alaska hospitals participating in the March of