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 …
Recognizing your relationship with alcohol and its potential harmful impacts can be difficult. During Alcohol Awareness Month, check in with yourself to see if any of the following apply. Signs of Alcohol Misuse Drinking more or longer than intended. Spending a lot of time drinking or thinking about alcohol. Loved ones or trusted friends have made comments about your drinking. …
By Jolene Malemute, TCC Accreditation Manager TCC Health Services will be undergoing a re-accreditation survey by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) from April 20-22, 2026. AAAHC accreditation is a nationally recognized standard that helps ensure we continue to provide safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care. Why This Is Important Accreditation means our organization is regularly reviewed against national …