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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Mat-Su Regional Medical Center celebrates stroke program
Every year on October 29th, the world comes together to raise awareness of Stroke during World Stroke Day. “Stroke is
Election 2024: State Senate and House candidates participate in Frontiersman questionnaire
Frontiersman.com The 2024 state election features Mat-Su candidates in one Senate district and six House districts. In Senate
Alaska births and deaths both declined in 2023, and population total held steady, state says
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon Fewer Alaska babies were born in 2023 than in previous years, but there were also
Parties should find common ground on mental, maternal health care
By Alex Lundry The Center Square As Election Day looms and the race remains tight, both parties are struggling to
Alaska’s Comprehensive Integrated Mental Health Program plan finalized
By Katie Stavik Frontiersman.com Following months of collaboration and input from stakeholders across the state, the Department of Health
Letters to the editor
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
After-school activity aims to support kids, families
Alaska Children’s Trust is the statewide lead organization in the prevention of child abuse and neglect. The nonprofit organization
ITC Announcement on Further Tests from the 2024 Iditarod
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Further testing has been completed for Bog, a 2-year-old male George, a 4-
DOH announces statewide Red Ribbon Week Door Decorating Contest for schools
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com The Alaska Department of Health, in collaboration with Governor Mike Dunleavy, is excited to announce
Could Vance, RFK Jr be the unlikely Dream Team for health care reform?
By Matt Dean Spectrum In the vice-presidential debate, U.S. Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) signaled a major change