The COVID-19 Omicron Variant is spreading rapidly throughout the state of Alaska and here in the interior. The State of Alaska has recorded 1,750 positive cases today (January 7th), which is higher than the State’s previous infection rate during the peak of the Delta Variant spread. Additionally, there were a total of 6,320 positive cases recorded between December 31st – January …
Due to the recent statewide increase in COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant, TCC is implementing several safety precautions to ensure that our employees and clients are safe. Starting today, the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center will be moving to primarily telehealth medical appointments to include both zoom and phone appointments. In-person appointments will be limited. Pharmacy, Lab, Radiology, Dental …
TCC is happy to hear that the Food and Drug Administration and CDC have recently made several updates and expansions of COVID-19 Vaccine eligibility including: Approved the use of the COVID-19 Booster for children ages 12-15. TCC is offering booster shots of COVID-19 vaccine for anyone age 12 or above. Allowing for a severely immunocompromised 5–11-year-olds to receive an additional …
On December 30th, Tanana Chief Conference (TCC) filed a response to the plaintiffs’ unfounded assertions in the Dot Lake and Healy Lake Villages v. TCC Superior Court lawsuit. This lawsuit was filed against four members of the TCC Executive Board by the Dot Lake and Healy Lake villages. Last week, the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (FDNM) reported that an amended complaint …
Due to the ongoing hazardous road conditions, TCC will have limited in-person services Wednesday, December 29th. Urgent care services and the pharmacy will be open at the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center between 10:00am-5:00pm by appointment only. Call 907-451-6682 to schedule an appointment. The safety of our clients, patients and employees are important to us. Please practice extreme caution while on …
The Tanana Chiefs Conference Full Board of Directors voted to recall PJ Simon from his current position as Chief/Chairman during today’s Special Full Board of Directors Meeting. Simon is removed from his position effective immediately. In the interim, the Full Board of Directors has appointed Brian Ridley, chief financial officer, as acting President. Ridley will serve until March 2022. The …
Due to the emergence of the COVID-19 Delta Variant, the TCC region has experienced a tremendous amount of loss this year. All of our tribal communities have been impacted. The holiday season can be particularly difficult for those who have lost a family member and will be experiencing the season without them for the first time. The absence of a …
Yvonne Howard wanted to be in the medical field for as long as she could remember, and after graduating from high school entered nursing school. But back then (a short 40 years ago), women in nursing school could not be married, so she chose love over a career and left school. It was not until decades later that she was …
Congratulations to the winners of our COVID-19 Vaccine Giveaway for the month of November. We thank you for doing your part to protect yourself, your family, and your community by getting your shot. $500 CASH: Sarah Curwen of Fairbanks Nathan Fennimore of Galena Floyd Vent Jr. of Huslia 1 winner that prefers to remain anonymous BEADED GLOVES: Darius Chapman of Fairbanks Christine …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently approved children between the ages of 5 to 11 to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. TCC will be hosting a Children’s Vaccine clinic each Saturday through the 20th for kids in this age range to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and their flu shot. The clinic is open to kids between the ages …