Caregivers often find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities — providing emotional and physical care, managing a household, medications, and helping to make health care decisions. While it is important to recognize all that caregivers do for others, it also critical to understand that caregivers need care too.
Honor, Celebrate, and Give Back During Indigenous Peoples Day
Top StoriesEvery day is a great day to be Indigenous. The second Monday in October provides an opportunity to pause and celebrate traditions, culture, family, community, and so much more in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day.
Health Insurance: Expanding Care in Tribal Health Systems
Top StoriesHealth insurance coverage plays a crucial role in Tribal health organizations. While the Indian Health Service provides some base funding, Tribal health care providers like Southcentral Foundation rely on insurance to help cover the costs of the array of care they provide.
Annual Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations Available at Southcentral Foundation
Top StoriesOctober brings about many things: the end to the fall colors, children anticipating Halloween costumes, and the first snowfall typically to blanket the ground. It is also the unofficial start of the flu season.
National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month
Top StoriesNovember marks National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the cultural traditions, history, and contributions of Alaska Native and American Indian people.
Family Caregivers and Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
Top StoriesCaregivers often find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities — providing emotional and physical care, managing a household, medications, and helping to make health care decisions. While it is important to recognize all that caregivers do for others, it also critical to understand that caregivers need care too.
Prepare for the Unexpected with Advanced Care Planning
Top StoriesCaring for loved ones often means giving others peace of mind, respecting their wishes, and improving their quality of life. When you have conversations about advance care planning, you are doing all these things and so much more.
How to Smoke Salmon
Top StoriesDid you know that Alaska salmon might be the healthiest fish in the world to eat? Rich in vitamins, healthy fats, antioxidants, and protein, salmon fights inflammation and even contains pigments that prevent cellular damage from UV rays!
Behavioral Health Services Provide Alaska Youth Tools to Navigate Life
Top StoriesFor many students, the beginning of a new school year means change. New classrooms, teachers, friends, and activities can be a stressful time for youth. Southcentral Foundation Child and Family Outpatient Services has programs and resources for youth who may be struggling with these challenges.
Southcentral Foundation Introduces Pharmacy Lockers and App to Streamline Prescription Pickup
Top StoriesSouthcentral Foundation Pharmacy has enhanced services for customer-owners by introducing convenient medication dispensing lockers and the MyMobileRx app. These new services will streamline the way prescriptions are dispensed and make pickups more efficient and accessible.
Back-to-School Nutrition: Tips to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Kids, Families
Top StoriesAugust is National Kids Eat Right Month. This health observance was established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation to promote healthy lifestyles for kids and families — the perfect time for preparing to get back to school. Parents and caregivers are crucial in guiding children’s food and nutrition choices. Being a role model and working together with family members increases the chance of positive changes in food choices.