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World Tuberculosis Day 2021 Preview With Public Health Nurses Evie Achee And Donna Fearey

March 24 is World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, and here to prepare us are public health nurses Donna Fearey and Evie Achee. On this episode, they discuss the history of TB in the region, provide resources for Y-K Delta residents, and interview Katie Roehl, a TB survivor.

To learn more about World TB Day 2021, visit the World Health Organization's page: "The Clock is Ticking."

To schedule an appointment to get tested for TB, call the Public Health Clinic at 907-543-2110 or call the hospital at 907-543-6442.

Elyssa (she/her) was the Wellness Programming Producer from 2020-2022.