Dr. Daniel Sparks is a surgeon at Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center. He was interviewed by SEARHC’s Health Promotions Manager Martha Pearson about his journey to becoming a successful surgeon in Southeast Alaska.
Raven Radio’s Morning Edition interviewed a SEARHC Diabetes Educator about a monthly diabetes support group that teaches how to control blood sugars and prevent future complications for Sitkans with diabetes or to support family members …
SITKA – With the new August 1 closing date for Sitka’s healthcare delivery system, Sitka Community Hospital’s (SCH) emergency and acute services will cease to operate on July 29. SCH’s emergency department will remain open until …
We often feel at sea when it comes to offering support to grieving friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers. Our fear of saying or doing the wrong thing can prevent us from showing up for …
SITKA – On July 29, 2019, Sitka Medical Center Express Care Clinic will be renamed to Mountainside Urgent Care and offer increased services, including but not limited to imaging and laboratory services. Staffed by an …
Saturday, June 29 | Race starts 10:30 a.m. | Registration 10:00 a.m. | City Park Join our Annual Wrangell Medical Center Long-Term Care 5k Fun Run! Everyone is welcome; Runners, walkers, adults, children, locals, non-locals …
Hypertension is a condition where the long-term force of blood against artery walls is high enough to eventually lead to heart disease, stroke, or death. Unmanaged hypertension and heart disease are rising global health issues …
There are so many activities to do in the summer months in Alaska. Why should anyone be thinking about an annual, physical exam? Great question! For men, in particular, it is easy to put off …
We don’t need a study to tell us men are more hesitant than women to see a primary care provider, although those studies certainly exist. In honor of National Men’s Health month, SEARHC is encouraging …
Saturday, July 6 | Race starts 9:30 a.m. | Registration 9:00 a.m. | O’Connell Bridge Lightering Facility There is a $10 registration fee/donation to benefit Sitka Conservation Society (Fish to Schools). #runsitka
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