Posts specifically from or for the Council Newsletter
Talking to Sharon Demoski to get the information to write this profile about her was like being given a shot of enthusiasm and energy. Throughout our conversation, it was clear that fifteen years as a health aide, mostly in her home village of Nulato but sometimes as an itinerant, has not dimmed her passion for her work.It was not a …
Mary Malemute officially started as a health aide in December of 2008, but her heart had long been pushing her toward that career choice. “Even as a kid, I was interested in the health field and in helping my community, and being a health aide combined both of those desires. My father’s sister and my husband’s auntie were both health …
When I turned 40, I started to dread seeing my doctor because I knew it was time for my colon cancer screening. So, I put it off for a little over a year because the preparation and pain I thought I would feel during the colonoscopy made me feel anxious. Now that I have had a colonoscopy, I can tell …
There are not that many of us who know from our youngest years what we want to do with our lives, but Daphne Williams is one of the fortunate ones. “Being a health aide was always in the back of my mind. My grandma, Pauline Peter, was one of the first-generation health aides, back before the Health Aide Program even …
Tanana Chiefs Conference was recently presented a Special Achievement Award from the Interior Region EMS Council for the commitment and support of EMS their Region COVID-19 Vaccine Project for First Responders. Special Achievement Awards are intended to honor individuals or organization who deserve recognition for an outstanding event, lifesaving procedure, or for special service performed for their community or the …
By Linden Staciokas She’ll never be featured in Law & Order, but Debra Reed’s job as a health aide often requires her to become a detective. “It’s fun to figure out what a person’s medical symptoms mean. If they have to leave the village, I work out how to get them to town. Arranging travel may require hours of investigation …
Navigating life as a parent can be difficult. This past year we have been experiencing a worldwide pandemic that may have increased stressors for parents and their children. During these times supporting one another through parenthood can increase positive outcomes for everyone in the family. Building a team with friends and family will contribute to a child’s healthy development. There …
How a Language can be brought back to life by digital Records Jessica Charlie – Communications Coordinator The Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Education Department was recently awarded a $300,000 a year Ch’oodoohk’ii grant from the Administration for Native Americans. The project—which will run for three years under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services—aims to create metadata …
When you see the TV coverage of how the Corona virus is overwhelming the U.S. health care system, the stories are about hospitals. Dressed in gear that looks like it was designed for space travel, the front line workers talk about how physically and emotionally exhausted they are, how they long for a return to normalcy. It is easy to …
By Marna Sanford – Government Relations Coordinator & Ben Shilling – Deputy Financial Officer What a year! So much has happened this year that you have probably forgotten it was just months ago that Prince Harry and Megan Markle announced they were leaving the royal family and the west coast was invaded by MURDER HORNETS!!! It was also only a …