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Wellness Wednesday

Wednesdays at 10:00am
  • Hosted by YKHC Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, Irniamta Ikayurviat, Tundra Women’s Coalition
  • Local Host Elyssa Loughlin

Wellness Wednesday is a talk show about health and wellness throughout the Y-K Delta that features health care providers from Bethel and the Y-K  Delta region. The program airs at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday with hosts from YKHC Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, Irniamta Ikayurviat, and Tundra Women's Coalition. 

COVID-19 Updates With Dr. Joe McLaughlin, Dr. Ellen Hodges, And Tammy Kaboord

By • Jan 20, 2021

  

In a conversation recorded on Friday, Jan. 15, State Epidemiologist Dr. Joe McLaughlin, YKHC Chief of Staff Dr. Ellen Hodges, and Bethel Public Health Nurse Tammy Kaboord discussed COVID-19 updates, including vaccine distribution and efficacy. If you have any questions about anything discussed during this episode, contact the Wellness Producer at elle@kyuk.org.


Peacetalk: Surrounding Our Children With Love And Support

By • Dec 30, 2020

Today, TWC's Annie Mae Lee and educator Sharon Chakuchin discuss the manifestation of trauma in children. They also discuss the resilience that young children in the region display in the face of turbulent, traumatic situations. 


Peacetalk: What Does Accountability Look Like?

By • Nov 25, 2020

This week, Annie Mae Lee and Carey Atchak discuss the dynamics of domestic violence, how to hold perpetrators accountable, and what bystanders can do to help victims of domestic violcence. 


Peacetalk: A Conversation On Domestic Violence Awareness

By • Oct 28, 2020

Content Warning: Domestic violence, abuse.

As Domestic Violence Awareness Month draws to a close, TWC's Annie Mae Lee sat down with Eleanor Fox, a domestic violence survivor, to talk about the importance of sharing stories and getting help.


COVID-19 Updates With Donna Bean And Tammy Kaboord

By • Oct 22, 2020

  As the number of COVID-19 cases in the Y-K Delta surpasses 300 and community spread is confirmed in numerous villages, Alaska Public Health Nurses Tammy Kaboord and Donna Bean sit down with KYUK Wellness Producer Elyssa Loughlin to discuss the pandemic and how it is affecting listeners in the region.


October 14, 2020: A Conversation With Elena Aluskak From Irniamta Ikayurviat

By • Oct 14, 2020

This week, Elena Aluksak from the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) joins us for a conversation on child safety. Aluksak and callers discuss what the responsibilities of caretakers are in keeping children safe with regards to Domestic Violence Awareness Month.


Mental Health And The Pandemic: A Conversation With Charlotte Gruber

By • Sep 30, 2020
Charlotte Gruber

Mental health professional Charlotte Gruber joins us this week for a special discussion on mental health and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our bodies and minds. For resources discussed in this episode, please see below.

 


September 23, 2020: A Conversation With Michael Bialy From Tundra Women's Coalition

By Elyssa Loughlin • Sep 23, 2020
Michael Bialy

Join us for discussion topics such as protection within self-care, social balance, and the healthy mind platter with TWC's Outreach and Prevention Coordinator Michael Bialy, and on-staff counselor Shelly Andrews.

August 26, 2020: Conversation With Michael Bialy From Tundra Women's Coalition

By Elyssa Loughlin • Aug 26, 2020

Join us for a conversation with Outreach and Prevention Coordinator Michael Bialy, and Executive Director Eileen Arnold from Tundra Women's Coalition (TWC). This week, Bialy and Arnold discuss the history and mission of TWC, Bethel's women and children's shelter.   

July 8, 2020: A Conversation With Elena Aluskak From Irniamta Ikayurviat

By • Jul 10, 2020

In this show we are joined by Elena Aluskak, the outreach coordinator at Irniamta Ikayurviat, the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) in Bethel. She discusses how to empower children, and how to teach them to be strong. 


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