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.
Elder Program Participants Come Together, Celebrate at Fall Harvest Potluck
Top StoriesWhen the weather turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, it signals the time for the annual Elder Program Fall Harvest Potluck. This eagerly anticipated event is the first of two seasonal celebrations for Elder Program participants and their families, both held at the Southcentral Foundation Nuka Learning and Wellness Center.
Protecting Youth from the Harms of Vaping
Top StoriesAt Southcentral Foundation, we know addressing the issue of youth vaping often requires a multifaceted approach including prevention, education, and providing resources for those already using nicotine products.
Benefits of Traditional Alaska Native Foods
Top StoriesSouthcentral Foundation’s Vision is a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Preparing, learning about, and enjoying traditional foods contribute to whole-person wellness.
Healing Through The Gift of Story: Addressing Domestic Violence Through Cultural Strengths
Top StoriesDomestic violence often affects physical, emotional, and financial aspects of life. While immediate intervention is crucial in most cases, long-term, culturally sensitive healing is equally important.
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.