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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October 24 is World Polio Day To the editor: October 24 is recognized by Rotary Clubs around the world as
VA to review possible service connection between PFAS exposure and kidney cancer
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Last month, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it will be
All women recommended to start getting annual mammograms at age 40; Early detection and treatment of breast cancer gives best chance of survival
The American College of Radiology now recommends women who are at average risk for breast cancer get screening mammograms annually
The lifesaving power of early detection: a call to action during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By Dr. William Magnuson Spectrum As we welcome October, we will once again be surrounded by a wave of pink.
VA makes tele-emergency care available nationwide, offering Veterans more virtual care options
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Access to healthcare options has expanded over the past decade, with the advent of online
Alaska releases 2023 Drug Overdose Mortality Report
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com The Alaska Health Analytics and Vital Records Section (HAVRS) and Office of Substance Misuse and
Alaska’s life-expectancy drop was biggest among all states in pandemic year of 2021, CDC says
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon Alaska had the biggest decline in average life expectancy of all U.S. states in
Residential treatment facility helping youth overcome substance use challenges
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation The negative impact of the pandemic on the mental health of
Are you taking full advantage of your health insurance coverage?
This is a good time to review health insurance policies to ensure you will get the most out of plan
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers hosting ‘Fight the Fall’ event Sept. 14
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers of Wasilla and Eagle River, leaders in balance and vestibular therapies, are asking for help
'Every Alaskan is a stakeholder': Fentanyl Awareness Day 2024
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com August 21st marked National Fentanyl Awareness Day, a day set aside to remember loved ones
Maximum fair prices
By Priya Helweg Spectrum The ability to afford medicines is about dignity, hope, and fairness. These words from the President