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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Alaska drug overdose deaths drop, though less dramatically than national plunge
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon Alaska had fewer overdose deaths in 2024 than in the year prior, and state health
The disease detectives who protect us
By Christian Hartley Now You Know If you have ever heard someone called a “disease detective,” they were talking about
Public health nurse: Quiet guardians of community health
By Christian Hartley Now You Know Most people know what a nurse does in a hospital or doctor's
Data Release: 2024 drug overdose mortality update
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com The Alaska Health Analytics and Vital Records Section (HAVRS) and Office of Substance Misuse and
Opinion: Washington can’t fix drug prices by becoming a pharmacy
By Dan Savickas Taxpayers Protection Alliance The Trump administration announced the launch of “TrumpRx,” a government-run website designed to
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
Alaska flu cases and deaths rose last season, amid low adult vaccination rates, records show
By Corrine Smith Alaska Beacon Alaska had more influenza cases reported in the past year than in any of the
To save medicare, stop fraudulent billing
By Charles Sauer Opinion Medicare is running out of money. It’s evident to everyone in the healthcare system: payers,
VA earns top scores in latest CMS hospital ratings report
Frontierman.com In the early 1990s, the Veterans Administration (VA) hospitals were widely known for its poor quality of care.
MSB approves transfer of powers from Houston, Wasilla, and Palmer to disburse opioid settlement funds
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) was August 31, communities around the world will hold vigils
AARS named to Newsweek’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2025
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com In recent years, Alaska has faced significant challenges with Substance Use Disorder and drug-related
Relieving HIV and opioid addiction fuels nonprofit
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation A nonprofit organization tasked with preventing HIV and supporting individuals and