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’s Comprehensive Integrated Mental Health Program plan finalized
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Following months of collaboration and input from stakeholders across the state, the Alaska Department of
Governor declares October 25 ‘Lights On Afterschool Day’
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Last week, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy proclaimed October 25 as ‘Lights On Afterschool Day,’ stating
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
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
The most underutilized antidepressant is exercise
By: Jake Steinfeld Spectrum September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It’s a time to raise awareness about suicide and
Nonprofit helps shape young lives and their community
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation Healthy relationships between teens and their parents, their peers, and other
Alaska parents and caregivers can take steps to help youth mental health
Dr. Josephine Young Spectrum As a pediatrician, my heart breaks for the young Alaskans facing increasing mental health challenges. The
Changing lives, one child at a time
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation The impacts of substance abuse, mental illness, and poverty on society
Storytelling website provides a safe space for Alaskans impacted by child abuse and neglect
By Kaila Pfister and Eliza Posner Spectrum “I know I am not the only one. Our voices need to be
2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows Alaska youth struggle with poor mental health, electronic bullying, and not enough physical activity
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Results from a 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Alaska survey of almost 1,200
Strengthening families, protecting children requires community effort
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation Workforce shortages have been a chronic challenge across many sectors since
Anna Owens
Anna (Kasia) Owens, age 58 of Palmer, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017. She was born to Antoni and