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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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. -
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.
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Annie Lang speaks with Anna Hanson on the benefits gardening offers to one's health and well-being, as well as how to get involved in Bethel's Community Garden this year.
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Host Taylor Finley speaks with attorneys Kathy Hansen and Michael Shaffer from the Alaska Office of Victim's Rights on how their organization supports victims of crime.
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Nicholai Joekay speaks with YKHC Director of Public Health Brian Lefferts to break down the important work and research that makes up public health.
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Annie Lang speaks with Bethel City League player and girls basketball coach Genevieve Maczynski on the value basketball has brought to her life and the importance it has to her community, as well as the values she instills in her players.