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Elyssa Loughlin

Wellness Programming Producer

Elle is a first year Jesuit Volunteer and the Wellness Programming Producer at KYUK. Originally from North Jersey, Elle is a recent graduate of La Salle University in Philadelphia, where she studied communication with a concentration in mass media as well as biology. She is excited to serve with KYUK this year and to tell the stories of the people of the Y-K delta.

Exercise And Heart Health With YKHC

By • Jun 17, 2021

YKHC Diabetes Prevention and Control Outreach Specialist Emory Johnson is joined by YKHC Exercise Physiologist Miles Rice to discuss exercise, heart health, and getting your muscles moving as we enter fishing season. 

  

ONC's Elders Program Connects Generations

By • Jun 16, 2021

Anna Rose MacArthur spoke with ONC's Mary Mathias and Karaline Black, who work with ONC's Elders program, to connect youth and Elders for interviews that will collect Elders' knowledge. 

  

Yugtun Qanemcit: Kaugun 11, 2021

By • Jun 11, 2021


Yugtun Qanemcit: Kaugun 10, 2021

By • Jun 10, 2021


Our Fathers

By • Jun 3, 2021

This month, Diane and Esther share the stories of their relationships with their fathers, and the gifts brought to them by reconciling with their paternal figures later in life.


Season Openers And Fishery Regulations

By • May 28, 2021


Smelt Arrival In Bethel Marks Beginning Of Summer Fishing Season

By • May 25, 2021
Elyssa Loughlin / KYUK

Smelts are making their way up the Kuskokwim River. On Monday, May 24, residents lined up on the Bethel sea wall to dip their nets in the river and pul out the small silver fish. Smelt herald the coming of salmon on the Kuskokwim, and the start of the summer fishing season.

    

  

COVID-19 Vaccines And Our Community: Part 2

By • May 19, 2021

In part two of our COVID-19 Vaccines and Our Community special, we're joined by Esther Green, Henry Hunter Sr., and Jamin Crow to discuss why they chose to get vaccinated. Microbiologist Dr. Brian DeHaven also answers listener questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.

  

KYUK's 50th Anniversary - Podcast Made By KYUK Interns Is A NPR Finalist

By , & & Steve Heimel • May 18, 2021

Last week, NPR announced the top finalists in their 2021 Student Podcast Challenge. Out of 2,600 nation-wide entries, our very own KYUK interns were included in the top 15. Steve Heimel speaks with the two of the authors of the entry, the very recent high school graduates Kaylee King of Mekoryuk and Jamin Crow of Bethel. We will also listen to the complete podcast that they produced.


COVID-19 Vaccines And Our Community: Part 1

By • May 12, 2021

This episode is part one of a two part series on the COVID-19 vaccine and our community. Today, microbiologist Dr. Brian DeHaven and YKHC Chief of Staff Dr. Ellen Hodges explain the COVID-19 vaccine. From vaccine production and testing to current vaccination trends in the Y-K Delta, this episode looks to answer a lot of the questions and soothe some of the fears you may have about receiving your COVID-19 vaccine.

  

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