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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Annual Baby and Children’s Fair promotes health and safety for Mat-Su families
By JACOB MANN Frontiersman.com PALMER— Mat-Su Regional Medical Center’s annual Baby and Children’s Fair saw more
FIGHT Against Cancer: Breast Cancer Screening Can Save Lives
By Val Clark, FNP-C, NCMP Mat-Su Regional Medical Center October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month—the perfect
Alaska ranks 33rd for health of women and children
Alaska is the 33rd healthiest state in the nation for women and children, a five spot fall from being ranked
LETTER: Passing HB27 would protect our children
by SAMARYS MEDINA To the editor: As a scientist, aunt, mother and grandmother I am very concerned about the toxic
E-Cigarette Ban for Alaska Youth Approved by Senate
JUNEAU — The Alaska Senate today unanimously approved a bill to prohibit electronic smoking devices for individuals under 19 years of
PROGRESS: Future Farmer, Don Berberich
by TIM ROCKEY Frontiersman.com PALMER — Don Berberich is retiring from teaching agriculture at Palmer High School for the last
PROGRESS: Q&A with Mat-Su Health Foundation CEO Elizabeth Ripley
1. What is the Mat-Su Health Foundation? Mat-Su Health Foundation is the official business name of Valley Hospital
PROGRESS: Q&A with Mat-Su Regional Medical Center CEO David Wallace
by MATT HICKMAN Frontiersman.com The year that was was a huge one for the Mat-Su Regional Medical Center.
3 heart health tips for women
Heart disease may be something most commonly associated with men, but it can be deadly for women as well. According
‘Go Red’ event at Mat-Su Regional advocates heart health for everyone
by JACOB MANN Frontiersman.com PALMER — Scores showed up adorned in red for the annual ‘Go Red’ event at the
Survey shows Alaskans are drinking and smoking less
by STAFF Frontiersman.com ANCHORAGE – Results of the 2016 Alaska Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey show Alaska made
Mat-Su Regional set to ‘Go Red’ tonight
by JACOB MANN Frontiersman.com PALMER — It’s time again for one of Mat-Su Regional Medical Center’s (MSRMC)