Vaccine Giveaway

Tanana Chiefs Conference recently sponsored a COVID-19 Vaccine incentive program designed thank those who have already received their vaccine and to motivate residents in Interior Alaska to get their COVID-19 vaccine! Our goal is to get as many people vaccinated as possible – to protect our elders, our youth, and our communities. What are the Prizes? Monthly Drawing The incentive giveaway …

Continue Reading

Coming Soon to Alaskan Telephones – Mandatory 10-Digit Dialing

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has mandated that a new three-digit number, 988, be available nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline.  In order for 988 to work in Alaska, (907 area code), 10-digit local dialing must first be implemented.  Starting October 24, 2021 you must dial the 10 digit number to complete all local …

Continue Reading

UPDATE: CDC Recommends COVID-19 Booster

Today, August 13th the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave final approval to begin administering COVID-19 booster shots to Pfizer and Moderna vaccine recipients. Tanana Chiefs Conference health staff are currently reviewing the new guidance and will make a determination on when we will be able to offer booster shots for the COVID-19 vaccine at our healthcare facilities. We …

Continue Reading

Emergency Alert System Test Today

Beginning today at 10:20am AK FEMA, in coordination with the FCC, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). During this test TV stations, Radio, and cell phones may receive alert notifications. For more information: https://www.fcc.gov/document/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-aug-11 https://www.fcc.gov/emergency-alert-system https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/wireless-emergency-alerts-wea

Sharon Demoski – Community Health Aide Spotlight

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 …

Continue Reading

Dental Services Survey

Tanana Chiefs Conference is seeking feedback from patients of the TCC Dental Clinic regarding dental services at the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center and throughout the region. Anonymous feedback is being gathered and will be assessed to understand what we are doing well, and where we can improve to better meet the needs of our customers. Thank you for your …

Continue Reading

UPDATE: Salmon on the Yukon River

Tanana Chiefs Conference acknowledges that salmon is life to our people living on the Yukon River. Our Athabascan people are resilient and have relied upon many species of animals and fish to survive and to continue our traditional way of life. Protecting subsistence is the top priority for Team TCC. TCC staff have been working to find solutions for our …

Continue Reading

Mary Malemute – Community Health Aide Spotlight

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 …

Continue Reading

Daphne Williams – Community Health Aide Spotlight

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 …

Continue Reading