“Come home and give those kids a life.” These were the words from Family Wellness Warriors Director Bobbi Outten’s father that saved her. Outten had been married for 11 years when she left her husband for the seventh and final time. She ran with just a few personal belongings, her three young children, and one on the way. Outten shared she felt desperate and credits her parents, pastor, and a caring network of people for supporting her to find the strength to leave a home laced with addiction, chaos, control, and violence. Because she found a safe community, Outten never turned back.
Keep Your Body Moving to Beat the Winter Blues
Top StoriesThere are many fun activities you can do while embracing the cold and soaking up the limited sunlight during winter. It can be hard to stay active with colder temperatures and fewer hours of daylight. Keep your body moving to beat the winter blues. After all, it’s only cold if you are standing still.
T-SHIP Celebrates 10 Years of Providing Coverage
Top StoriesHealth insurance coverage gives families options when it comes to their health and well-being. Many medical needs can be met using Indian Health Service, but third-party health insurance coverage for you and your family can include added benefits that are otherwise an out-of-pocket expense. For 10 years, the Tribally-Sponsored Health Insurance Program, supported by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, has assisted individuals and families obtain health coverage when other options are not available to them.
Southcentral Foundation, Iditarod Area School District Join to Improve Health Care Services for Children in Rural Alaska
Top StoriesSouthcentral Foundation and the Iditarod Area School District are excited to announce a collaborative effort and SCF’s receipt of the Health Resources and Services Administration Grant for School-Based Services Expansion. The grant, awarded to SCF for the first time, opens the door to crucial improvements to health care accessibility for children living in rural Alaska.
Upcoming Virtual Nuka Conference
Top StoriesSouthcentral Foundation is pleased to announce the Virtual Nuka Conference, which will be held Feb. 14-16, 2024. Attendees from around the world will have the opportunity to share the successes and lessons learned from the Nuka System of Care. Nuka is a relationship-based system that was designed and built by Alaska Native people and has received worldwide recognition for the high quality of care it provides.
Elders Celebrate Harvest Time with a Potluck
Top StoriesElder Program participants embraced the arrival of autumn with the return of the annual Fall Harvest Potluck. Over 300 Elders gathered for a day of community, culture, and camaraderie.
Breast Cancer Screening Saves Lives
Top StoriesBreast cancer is the most common cancer found in women — affecting one out of eight women in the U.S. Knowing how and when to get screened while following the recommended testing schedule is the best method to detect cancer in its earliest stages, which increases the likelihood of successful treatment.
Medicaid Renewal Preparedness is Key to Maintaining Coverage
Top StoriesMedicaid eligibility renewals returned to the regular annual review process April 1. This impacts community members who qualified for Medicaid while federal provisions were in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. To limit gaps in health coverage, being prepared can give your family time to consider your options and take action. Medicaid renewal preparedness starts with making sure your contact information is current and by opening and responding to all mail from the Alaska Division of Public Assistance.
Southcentral Foundation Elder Program Expands Services
Top StoriesSouthcentral Foundation is continually making improvements to better serve Elder customer-owners who visit the SCF Elder Program. Elder Program Manager Chris Klabunde recently announced a new service that provides on-site behavioral health services.
The Power of Sharing Story: Recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Top Stories“Come home and give those kids a life.” These were the words from Family Wellness Warriors Director Bobbi Outten’s father that saved her. Outten had been married for 11 years when she left her husband for the seventh and final time. She ran with just a few personal belongings, her three young children, and one on the way. Outten shared she felt desperate and credits her parents, pastor, and a caring network of people for supporting her to find the strength to leave a home laced with addiction, chaos, control, and violence. Because she found a safe community, Outten never turned back.
From Trainee to Teacher, Success in the Dental Assistant Training Program
Top StoriesSouthcentral Foundation Learning and Development Clinical Advisor Carol East, of Aleut descent, found out about the Dental Assistant Training Program in 1999. At the time, East was seeking a career change.