Mat-Su Health Foundation Promotes New Leader
Esther Pitts, Chief Community Impact Officer at Mat-Su Health Foundation, is the choice to succeed the retiring Elizabeth Ripley as President and CEO.
Healthcare
Providence Alaska Medical Center Earns Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification
Providence Alaska Medical Center, the hospital where most Alaskans are treated for stroke, achieves highest certification for stroke care.
Pediatrician Chosen for Alaska Mental Health Trust CEO
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees hired Dr. Mary Wilson as CEO at a special board meeting on January 21, 2025.
Cloth Encounters: Commercial Laundries Keep Alaska Businesses Springtime Fresh
Behind every crisp sheet and spotless uniform, Alaska’s commercial laundries keep their clients clean and tidy.
Southeast Medical Clinic Joins SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Network
Southeast Medical Clinic joins SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, expanding internal medical care for residents in the region.
Are New Weight Loss Drugs the Cure for Fat?
Ozempic and similar medications seem like the long-awaited magic solution to weight loss. But this silver bullet is a double-edged sword; learn about the pros and cons of chemically assisted weight loss versus more behavior-based approaches.