An aggergate feed of all the news, events and articles produced by TCC.
Recent Articles
Tina Nollner – CHA Spotlight
The residents of Circle had no idea that the frightening illness of the recent newcomer would bring health to the entire community, but it did. Tina Nollner recalls, “I moved to Circle in March of 2018, and soon after got really, really sick. I felt like I was going to
Oil & Gas Exploration Threatens Gwich’in Way of Life
Lizhik Gwats’an Gwandaii Goodlit translates to ‘The Sacred Place Where Life Begins’, which is what the Gwich’in people call the Coastal Plain of the 19.3 million acre land known as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). The land was named this because it is the birthing, calving and post-calving grounds
Advocacy/Legislative Update 8.14.20
State Sues Over Hunting Decision The State of Alaska has filed a preliminary injunction against the Federal Subsistence Board decision that gave local federal land managers the authority to open federal lands in their respective jurisdictions for fishing and hunting by emergency or temporary regulations to lessen food insecurities due
CAIHC Uses Family History to Prevent Cancer
The Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center (CAIHC) is using family history to assist patients in reducing their chances of developing colon cancer. CAIHC is identifying relatives of those who have had a history of precancerous colon polyps. This will assist providers in identifying patients who should be screen every 5
Agnes Silas – CHA Spotlight
Agnes Silas, Minto CHA Some people spend a lifetime trying to find their passion, what they want to contribute to the world. Others, like Agnes Silas, one of three Minto health aides, knew from her earliest years what she wanted to be when she grew up. “Even when I was
Energy Assistance Public Comment
Tanana Chiefs Conference plans to provide services under the Low Income Home Energy AssistanceProgram (LIHEAP) for FY2021, which is available for review online at the following link. Persons wishing to comment on the proposed plan can comment by public hearing, which will take place via Zoom Video Conference:Thursday, August 27,
Advocacy/Legislative Update 8.7.20
Early Voting IS OPEN!!! Not only is early voting open, but a record number of Alaskans have signed up to vote by mail in this year’s statewide primary election on August 18th. In Alaska, you can sign up to receive a mail-in ballot for any reason AND you can do
Advocacy/Legislative Update 7.24.20
Deficit of $1.3 Billion I know, I know. I have written about it before a million (a billion) times but it is getting real, yo. Our principal savings account will be exhausted this fiscal year. And we may be getting an #overdrawn slip from our bank account once the legislature
Robert Keeling – CHA Spotlight
During his 27 years as a paramedic/fireman in his home state of Colorado, Dale Keeling thought he knew a lot about providing care to the ill and injured. Then he fell in love with an Alaska girl, followed her back to her hometown of Manley, and learned about the health
Volunteers Protecting Our Healthcare Workers
Once the threat of COVID-19 reached the United States, a nationwide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shortage begin. In an effort to ensure that providers at the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center were able to safely treat patients, TCC began producing PPE – particularly face masks – in house. The effort
Recent Events
TCC Closed – Thanksgiving
TCC Administrative Offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day. Chief Andrew Issac Health Center will be operating at limited staffing.
TCC Closed – Labor Day
TCC Administrative Offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day. Chief Andrew Issac Health Center will be operating at limited staffing.
Starting a Business – Rural Webinar
Are you thinking about starting your own business? This free workshop was built for you! We will cover basic issues faced when starting a small business such as business licensing,
TCC Closed – Independence Day
TCC Administrative Offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day. Chief Andrew Issac Health Center will be operating at limited staffing.
KRFF – Interior Leadership Radio Interview
Tune into KRFF 89.1 on Monday, May 25th at 11:00am to hear a special talk with Interior Leadership – Chief Victor Joseph, TCC; Aaron Schutt, Doyon President; and Steve Ginnis,
Health
Betty jo Schmitz – CHA Spotlight
What do you do when you are in your 60s, your children have left home and your husband has retired? Not many people would say, “I think I’ll become a
Tina Nollner – CHA Spotlight
The residents of Circle had no idea that the frightening illness of the recent newcomer would bring health to the entire community, but it did. Tina Nollner recalls, “I moved
Agnes Silas – CHA Spotlight
Agnes Silas, Minto CHA Some people spend a lifetime trying to find their passion, what they want to contribute to the world. Others, like Agnes Silas, one of three Minto
Robert Keeling – CHA Spotlight
During his 27 years as a paramedic/fireman in his home state of Colorado, Dale Keeling thought he knew a lot about providing care to the ill and injured. Then he
Resolution 2018-05: To Increase Client Appointments with Physicians at Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center (CAIHC)
WHEREAS, Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center (CAIHC) patient handbook states: Tanana Chiefs Conference Health Services seeks to deliver health care that is grounded in the diverse cultures and values of each