Whitney Paolino has stepped into the role of Wellness & Prevention Director at Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), bringing more than a decade of experience serving TCC and its communities. A lifelong Alaskan, Whitney grew up in North Pole and comes from a family with roots throughout Alaska. Her mother’s family is from Nome and Ruby, with ties to Tanana. These …
Beginning November 1, Alaska Legal Services Corporation’s Equal Justice Works Medical-Legal Partnership Attorney, Hannah Grage, will be on-site at the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center to provide legal assistance to TCC beneficiaries who are referred by their healthcare providers. The new Medical-Legal Partnership brings healthcare and legal services together to help address challenges that can impact the health and well-being …
On September 10, communities across the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) region came together to mark World Suicide Prevention Day with a shared message: You Matter. You Are Not Alone. Help is Here. From Fairbanks to Northway, Galena, Nulato, Huslia, and Arctic Village, people of all ages came together to remember loved ones, raise awareness, support those who may be struggling, …
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is proud to congratulate Darlene Huntington on her promotion to Deputy Pharmacy Director. Darlene’s career with TCC began nearly 15 years ago when she joined the organization as a pharmacy student extern. Since then, she has continued to grow through several pharmacy roles, serving as Lead Village Health Pharmacist for the past nine years. Throughout her …
At Tanana Chiefs Conference, we are always looking for ways to strengthen the care we provide while honoring our commitment to Ch’eghwtsen’ – providing accessible and trusted services with unconditional love, compassion, dignity, and respect. To help providers spend more time focused on patients instead of computer screens, TCC is introducing Sully.ai, an artificial intelligence (AI) documentation assistant that supports …
The Big Picture: You Have More Power Than You Think Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting over 55 million people worldwide. While age and genetics play a role, research shows that up to 45% of dementia cases may be preventable or delayed by addressing 14 known risk factors throughout life. Healthy lifestyle choices can reduce your …
Congratulations to Victor Joseph, TCC Chief Administrative Officer, who recently received the 2026 Sovereignty in Action Award for advocacy from the National Indian Health Board (NIHB). Victor accepted the award during NIHB’s Heroes in Health Awards Banquet, held as part of the National Tribal Health Conference. The Sovereignty in Action Awards are among NIHB’s highest national honors, recognizing individuals and …
Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) celebrated six graduates of the 2026 TCC Apprenticeship Program who demonstrated a strong commitment to professional growth, excellence, and service to our communities. The six graduates represented TCC’s continued investment in developing its workforce and creating career opportunities within Tribal healthcare. The Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program graduates were Asasha Martin, Chelsea Curwin, Naya Derendoff, and Sienna …
To support the continued growth of Health Services and meet the evolving healthcare needs of the region, Tanana Chiefs Conference is implementing a new leadership structure within Health Services. Over the past several years, Health Services has experienced significant growth and increasing complexity. To better support strategic priorities, strengthen operational leadership, and continue advancing quality patient care, TCC has established …
By Audrey Frone, TCC Nurse Practitioner in the Lung Cancer Screening Program Lung cancer is one of the deadliest cancers and is very common in Alaska Native and American Indian populations. Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) offers lung cancer screenings through Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center (CAIHC). It is not recommended for all people, but depending on your age and smoking …