How Quitting Smoking is Different for Women
Have you ever noticed that every time you try to quit smoking with one of your male friends, they usually have more success at it than you do? Well, don’t feel bad. It’s not you. …
Archive for 2019
Add Some Wow to Your Water
Beginning in childhood, the majority of people are taught that water is important for good health. Doctors tell us we need at least eight cups of water a day to stay completely hydrated and our …
WISEWOMAN Women’s Health Program – KCAW Interview
WISEWOMAN Women’s Health Program provides health screening and patient navigation programs for Alaskan women. Raven Radio interviewed two SEARHC health educators to discuss WISEWOMAN’s approach to serving underinsured or uninsured women with chronic disease risk-factor …
Fourth of July Recipes
Independence Day is around the corner and now is the best time to fire up your grill to celebrate summer in Southeast the right way. As the summer harvests start rolling in for local fisherman, …
Meet Dr. Mathur – KCAW Health Chat Interview
Dr. Supriya Mathur Gianchandani is an ENT medical provider at Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center. She was interviewed by SEARHC’s Health Promotions Manager Martha Pearson about her journey to becoming a successful ENT surgeon in Southeast …
Meet Dr. Sparks – KCAW Health Chat Interview
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.
Diabetes Support Group – KCAW Interview
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 Community Hospital Patient Services to Fully Transition to Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center July 29
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 …
How to Support a Grieving Friend
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 Medical Center Express Care Clinic Increases Services and Is One of Five Renamed Healthcare Facilities
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 …