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Fairbanks organizations are available to help seniors to live at home as long as possible.
Many seniors in the Fairbanks area are living below the poverty line. Meals on Wheels works to make sure they still have access to adequate nutrition.
Baby boomers are retiring and the next generation may not be able to fill the jobs opening in their wake - especially in healthcare.
It is important for veterans to recognize struggles are both real and far from invincible.
Hearing loss is a common side effect military members experience from noise exposure.
Burnout poses a significant risk among medical professionals.
Nirsevimab has just begun to combat infant RSV, and supply is not keeping up with demand.
According to the report, Alaska saw 247 fatal drug overdoses last year.
The Alaska Department of Health released a report on chronic disease statistics.
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Having a certified pediatric-ready emergency department may not be as common as you think. Fortunately, Fairbanks is covered.
Fr. Steven Maekawa was ordained as the sixth Catholic bishop of the Fairbanks Diocese on Thursday.
During October, we turn our awareness to mental health in our community.
As seniors age, doctors recommend erring on the side of caution when it comes to medical awareness.
The most commonly inherited blood disorder in the United States is sickle cell disease.
The American Cancer Society hosted Making Strides Against Breast Cancer on Saturday.
The Blood Bank of Alaska is experiencing inventory shortages.
The Diabetes Prevention Program offers a way for Alaskans with prediabetes to improve their health.
The Arctic Resource Center for Suicide Prevention offers multiple resources for survivors.
Locals walked 2 miles in honor of National Overdose Awareness Day.
The Fairbanks Public Health Center's ongoing support for our community involves a variety of clinical services.
Naloxone kits can save a life by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose.
It's time for sports physicals so you can bump, set, spike your way into a successful sports season.
Learning life-saving skills in Alaska is important for the health and safety of the community.
In effort to bridge the gap in health care difiencies, SB 58 aims to have a large impact on Alaskans
Thinking in terms of short, mid, and long term goals may be beneficial for those post-retirement.
Free, fresh produce offered to those referred by a doctor to ease health conditions.
In 2022, interior Alaska experienced low air quality deemed hazardous, 2023 provides a breath of fresh air.
An increase of HIV cases has been reported in Interior Alaska.
Advice from a local doctor on prep and after care for the Midnight Sun Run.
Dementia is not one disease, but an umbrella term for a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities.
The surgeon general has issued a new advisory, concerning effects of social media use on the mental health of young people.
Combat medics at the Medical Simulation Training Center at Ft. Wainwright demonstrate trauma response for the Alaska Interior Trauma Conference.
Patients have safer, less invasive surgical treatments available to them thanks to ongoing innovation.
Wedgewood Resort in Fairbanks hosted the Fairbanks Symposium on Opioids from May 16 to 18.
When it comes to alcohol, moderation is key to good health.
Naloxone will be available in stores, gas stations, and online by late summer.
Mental health experts offers tips for discussing gun violence with children.
The annual Go Red Luncheon, now in its 20th year, brings together businesses and organizations to raise support for healthy living.
CDC says approximately 20,000 people may have been exposed to measles at a religious gathering in Kentucky.
Veterans can now have their needs met at the Community-Based Outpatient Clinic located at the Mountain View Medical Center on Phillips Field Road.
Cancer is the leading cause of death in Alaska since 1993.
On February 3, the City of Anderson declared a Disaster Emergency, citing a threat to drinking water and saying the city’s resources are unable to stop the flow into the wastewater system.
American Heart Association’s goal is to raise awareness about the number one killer of women, cardiovascular disease.
There was found to be an increased risk of conditions like pre-eclampsia, hypertensive disorders, and blood clotting.
Hospitals are in need of blood donations for potentially life-saving procedures.
Primary care physicians urge patients not to wait to start routine health screenings.