Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center Faces Staffing Challenge amidst COVID-19 Surge

The Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center (CAIHC) is facing workforce shortages due to the rise in COVID-19 cases which has caused strain on services. Over the last two weeks Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), who owns and operates the clinic, has seen an increase in employees becoming infected or exposed to COVID-19, requiring staff to self-isolate until they are able to …

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Tribes denied access to subsistence meetings in ongoing Ambler Road debacle

The record is clear — in their zeal to approve the Ambler Road, federal agency leaders in the Trump administration cast aside concerns expressed by tribes in the Koyukuk River region about the 211-mile industrial Ambler Road that would slice through the hunting and fishing lands that our people have depended on for thousands of years. They distorted a process …

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Seeking Youth Delegates for Annual Convention

Tanana Chiefs Conference is recruiting for twelve Youth Delegates to represent their respective sub-region at TCC’s 2022 Annual Convention. The recruitment process will be focused on professional and leadership development. Youth delegates that are selected will adhere to the Athabascan Values, be fully engaged in asking questions and wanting to learn about challenges affecting our region.  The recruitment ages are …

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2022 Annual Convention

The 2022 Tanana Chiefs Conference Annual Convention will take place March 14th-17th, 2022 at the Westmark Hotel in Fairbanks with the theme Innovate. Advocate. Protect Our Way of Life. The meeting is CLOSED to the public. Due to the ongoing pandemic, in-person attendance is limited to delegates, alternate delegates, essential TCC staff and other pre-approved speakers and attendees. Those attending in-person …

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Update on COVID-19 Omicron Variant

 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 …

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UPDATE: COVID-19 Safety Measures

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 …

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COVID-19 Booster Available to Ages 12-15

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 …

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Response to Court Action from TCC

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 …

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Limited Services Due to Hazardous Roads

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 …

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