Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation

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A Journey to Baird Inlet
YKHC Diabetes Outreach Coordinator Debbie Michael with Daniel Bill and her two daughters Julie and Lynn took a camping trip to Baird Inlet the weekend of September 17-19 to go blackberry picking. They came back with five gallons of berries, physically stronger, a boost of confidence, and closer to each other.
Our Goals for 2011
Some years ago, YKHC developed five strategic pillars that align our company's strategic vision by providing short and long range goals.
Suicide Prevention Summit shines light on dark subject
Suicide is an all too familiar topic for many of rural Alaska's youth and their families, especially in the YK Delta where suicide rates are six times the national average.
IN OTHER NEWS...

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Dental therapists with two years of intensive training provide safe, competent, appropriate dental care, according to an independent evaluation of a program in Alaska designed to expand access to dental care, a press release said. read more...
The Dental Health Aide Therapist (DHAT) program is expanding!
Do you like working closely with people? Travel? Village life?
A good full-time indoor job? Are you skilled with your hands? Would you like a key role in building a better future for our children?
Four full scholarships will be awarded by YKHC for the 2-year DHAT education program beginning January 2011. Application deadline is March 31, 2011. Benefits, stipend, and 4-year payback obligation apply.

Appointments for Patients
If you need to be seen, please call Scheduling to make an apponitment. Call 543-6442 or 1-800-478-3321.
YKHC cares about customer service. We want to shorten wait times for all our patients. All patients need to check in at registration 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.
If you are late for your check-in, you will lose your appointment and you may have to reschedule for another day.
If you cannot make your appointment, please call to cancel and reschedule. Remember to check in at Registration 30 mintues before your appointment.
For emergencies, please go to the Emergency Room.

YKHC's patient care system, called Advanced Access, allows us to provide better care to our patients by substantially reducing the time you must wait for an appointment.
If you need to be seen the same day, please call scheduling to make an appointment and we will arrange to see you as soon as possible. Call 543-6442 or 1-800-478-3321.

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation manages a comprehensive healthcare system on behalf of 58 federally recognized Tribes for 50 ruralcommunities in southwest Alaska. The system includes communityclinics,subregional clinics, a regional hospital, dental and opticalservices, mental health services, substance abuse counseling andtreatment, health promotion and disease prevention programs, andenvironmental health services.
YKHC has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™
For over 50 years The Joint Commission has been accrediting healthcare organizations. Their high standards and acceptance for nothing short of excellence has improved the healthcare industry dramatically.

Photo: Debbie Michael, Daniel Bill and Lynn Olick push a tram across a portage in the tundra west of Kasigluk. Photo by Julie Olick.