Wellness Wednesday
Wednesdays at 10:00am
Wellness Wednesday is a talk show about health and wellness throughout the Y-K Delta that features health care providers from Bethel, the Y-K Delta region and beyond. The program airs at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday with hosts from YKHC, Tundra Women's Coalition, and more.
Latest Episodes
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Nicholai Joekay speaks with Dr. Ellen Hodges and Victoria Galanopoulos on the health risks associated with vaping, especially among youth, as well as resources to support those wanting to quit vaping. -
Taylor Finley explains the different kinds of violence prevention strategies and shares information about the Tundra Women's Coalition's upcoming Teens Lead Ahead day camp program.
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Annie Lang speaks with Scott Clifford on the history and importance of Men's Mental Health Month, as well as about how one can work to break down the stigma around and support the mental health of men in one's life.
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KYUK Wellness Producer Ryan Cotter speaks with Recover Alaska's Sober Hero Kathleen Naneng on her sobriety journey and how one's story can inspire others to get the help they need.
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Guest host Mary Horgan speaks with doctors Ellen Hodges and David Compton on the importance of doing available cancer screenings, as well as promising advancements in and increased access to cancer screening technology throughout the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.
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Host Taylor Finley breaks down the principles of the harm reduction approach to support those living with substance misuse and how the Tundra Women's Coalition utilizes it to support those who seek its services.
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In honor of National Water Safety Month, Annie Lang speaks with Will Wilson on the importance of practicing water safety and strategies people can utilize to keep themselves and their loved ones safe out on the water.
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In honor of National Nurses Week, KYUK Wellness Producer Ryan Cotter speaks with nurses Deanna Pavil, Allison Samuelson, and Sharon Latham to highlight their professional journeys, the diverse career paths in nursing, and their most rewarding experiences on the job.
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KYUK Wellness Producer Ryan Cotter speaks with YKHC's Heather McMillion and Christine Cutbirth on maintaining a healthy diet in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.
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Nicholai Joekay speaks with Dr. Ellen Hodges and Brian Lefferts on the resurgence of measles in the United States, as well as the importance of getting vaccinated to protect oneself and one's community.