Wellness Wednesday

In this show we are joined by host Victoria Galanopoulos, the nicotine prevention and cessation coordinator at YKHC, along with her guests as they discuss tobacco use within the LGBTQIA+ and two spirit communities in honor of Pride Month.  

In this show we are joined by Donna Bean and Evelina Achee, both public health nurses, and Dr. Bruce Chandler from Anchorage as they discuss tuberculosis, commonly known as TB, in the region. They look at the history of TB as well as the signs and symptoms, and how TB is still affecting the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta today. If you think you may have TB, or if you think you have come in contact with someone who has TB, visit the Alaska Public Health building here in Bethel or in Anchorage. You can also call Alaska Public Health at 907-543-2110. 

In this show we are joined by Elena Aluskak, the outreach coordinator at Irniamta Ikayurviat, the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) in Bethel, and CAC Program Director Carmen Pitka as they discuss Child Abuse Awareness Month. 

In this show we are joined by Donna Bean, a public health nurse, and Emily Riley, a pediatric resident, as they discuss the dangers of measles, mumps, and rubella and why it's important to get the MMR vaccine. 

In this show we are joined by Donna Bean, a public health nurse, and Abigail Morgan, a women's health nurse practitioner, as they discuss Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and human papillomarvirus (HPV). They talk about the steps we can take to reduce the risk of cervical cancer in women, and HPV throughout the population. 

In this show we are joined by Annie Mae Lee, Eileen Arnold, Deanne Watkins, Sharon Chakuchin, and Michelle DeWitt as they discuss the Bethel Homeless Coalition and the resources that are available within the Y-K Delta. 

In this show, we are joined by Melanie Roland and Connor Kabbes as they discuss National Glaucoma Awareness Month and the risks from glaucoma that come with nicotine use.

In this show, we are joined by Donna Bean from Public Health Nursing and Lisa Rae from ANTHC as they discuss sexually transmitted infections. They look the signs and symptoms, how they are treated, and what steps people can take to prevent the spread of STIs.