Our Peer Review Process: Ensuring Excellence in Your Care

At Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), we want to ensure our patients receive the best care possible. That’s why our doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other team members regularly review themselves and each other’s work to see if they’re providing excellent care to patients like you. Why It’s Important Through the Peer Review process, our providers continually assess and refine …

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Tribal Resource Stewardship Corner – Update: Middle Yukon River Feasibility Project

By Brian Lepping, Project Lead The Tribal Resource Stewardship Division is currently conducting a feasibility study on the Middle Yukon River that will use sonar to count salmon as they migrate through to their spawning grounds. Currently, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) operates two similar sonar counting stations: one in the Lower Yukon at Pilot Station and …

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A Hidden Danger: Fentanyl in Our Communities

Something serious has come to our attention in the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) region: fentanyl-laced drugs. Fentanyl is a powerful drug that is much stronger than morphine. It is used in hospitals for severe pain, but it is also being mixed with other drugs illegally, putting people at risk of overdose.Fentanyl is super strong – even a tiny bit, just …

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2024 Reclaiming Our People Summit

The Reclaiming Our People Summit, organized by Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), took place on February 21-22, 2024, in Fairbanks. The event welcomed both the general public as well as Tribal representatives. This event was designed to address Behavioral Health and Wellness concerns in the TCC region by fostering collaboration among Tribal Leaders and community members. With a focus on prevention …

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Iron Dog Welcoming Carnival

The 2024 Galena Iron Dog Welcoming Carnival took place February 15th-18th. This annual event is hosted by Cynthia Erickson’s suicide prevention program and My Grandma’s House, with the support of The Iron Dog, TCC Wellness & Prevention, TCC Family Services, and the Alaska Suicide & Crisis Care Line. This year’s efforts were focused on encouraging safety while traveling on the …

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Make Your Voice Heard! Upcoming Advocacy Opportunities

During the month of April, there are many opportunities to safegaurd our fish and wildlife by sharing your testimony with state leaders and policy makers. Your involvement is crucial in preserving our natural resources and way of life. Learn more about these opportunities by visiting the links below: April 1-9, 2024: North Pacific Management Council Meeting Hilton Hotel, Anchorage – …

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Customer Experience Coordinator: Here for You!

By Holly Edwards, TCC Customer Experience Coordinator My name is Holly Edwards, and I am the Customer Experience Coordinator for Tribal Client & Government Services. Within my position, I am a point of contact when Tribal members have comments, questions or concerns. This past year, I have had the opportunity to travel out to some of our communities and visit …

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TCC Convention Services Fair

The TCC Services Fair took place on March 11th and 12th. Attendees had the opportunity to explore some of the services available to Tribal members, clients, and patients. Representatives from departments such as Behavioral Health, Alaska Public Health, and Home Care were present to provide information and answer questions. From healthcare to workforce support, attendees had access to a wide …

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TCC Hosts Annual Potlatch

TCC held its 2024 Annual Potlatch on March 14th, 2024 at the Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall in Fairbanks. We would like to thank all those who made this potlatch possible; Aaron Heath, Alex Hanna, April Mowery, Barb Pacheco, Chelle Johnson, Chuck Stickman, Clifford Cole, Colita Guffey, Connie Sommer, Darrell Frank, Doug Carlo, Effie Kokrine Students, Tsi-yaa Cuny, Felicia Alexie, …

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