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We are excited to announce the opening of TCC’s brand-new fitness center, located in the basement of the Chief Peter John Tribal Building. This facility is designed to support the health and wellness of our beneficiaries and TCC staff members. The fitness center offers limited open access hours to accommodate both patient-only times and open access times: Patient-Only Access: Reserved …
To better meet the needs of our patients, we’ve made some important updates to our Patient Travel services: New Voucher Pick-Up Location: Travel vouchers can now be picked up at Building B, front desk by the entrance during operating hours. Convenient Wright Air Location: Travel vouchers and meal tickets are also available for pick-up at Wright Air when patients land. …
In January, the TCC Health Advisory Board, along with Health leadership and members of the Executive Management Team, convened for a strategic planning session to identify key initiatives and establish goals aimed at enhancing health services throughout the region, while aligning with TCC’s overarching strategic plan. BACK ROW: Edna Riley/Yukon Tanana, Victor Joseph/Tanana, Agnes Tony/Upper Kuskokwim FRONT ROW: Patricia Salmon/Yukon …
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, a time to focus on reducing cancer risks and improving health. For Interior Alaska Native communities, it’s an opportunity to promote wellness through proactive steps that honor our traditions. Ways to Reduce Cancer Risk Stay Active & Eat Healthy: Regular activity and a balanced diet, including traditional foods, support overall health. Avoid Tobacco & …
To better serve our community, Gateway to Recovery will operate on a temporary schedule – one week open and one week closed. Admission Hours Admissions will only be accepted during the first three days of each open week between 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Please call prior to sending clients. (Example: Feb 13-19, admissions will only be accepted Feb 13, …
By Lauren Wise, TCC PharmD Last month, we discussed Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. In case you missed the last edition, RSV is a common virus that affects the lungs and can potentially be very dangerous in more vulnerable populations, such as the very young or elderly. RSV spreads in the fall and winter seasons through infected people coughing or …
The Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is now providing direct services to beneficiaries in Fairbanks! This expansion ensures that local families have access to essential support for their health and well-being. Here’s What the TCC WIC Program Offers: Nutrition Support: Families receive personalized nutrition counseling at least twice a year, including anemia screening to promote …
The Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center is proud to announce the launch of Open Access Scheduling (OAS), a system designed to provide quicker, more flexible access to your healthcare. With OAS, you can now schedule same-day, next-day, or same-week appointments with your Primary Care Provider (PCP). This improvement helps you see your provider faster, ensuring timely and consistent care when …
In December, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) leaders, including Chief Brian Ridley, Vice President Sharon Hildebrand, Director of Tribal Client Services Amber Vaska, and Health Director Jacoline Bergstrom, met with Alaskan lawmakers ahead of the 2025 legislative session to discuss critical issues impacting the region. Topics included education, appointments to the Board of Fish and Board of Game, Behavioral Health and …
We are proud to announce the theme for the 2025 Annual Convention and Board of Directors Meeting: Guided by Culture, Focused on Tomorrow. This theme reflects the deep connection between our traditions and our vision for the future. Our culture is our compass, helping us make thoughtful decisions as we address challenges and opportunities unique to our Tribes. Rooted in …